Global Village Spring 2013 Courses

ª GLLC-G220 (Course # 30535)  Stand & Fight: (Or Should We Sit?)!:  Theories and Techniques in Protest Movements (3 cr.) (GenEd S&H; CASE S&H) (TR, 11:15-12:30, FQ012A)  Brendon Westler

Political protests have seemingly become ubiquitous following the recent economic crisis.  We have seen austerity protests in Greece, demonstrations by Los Indignados in Spain, the Occupy Wall Street movement in the U.S., and the recent “Arab Spring,” amongst others.  The success of such movements remains very much in question.  The fundamental task of this course is to create a conceptual framework within which we may adequately judge contemporaneous protest movements.  In particular, we will engage with texts on political protests written by authors in numerous countries and contexts.  Through such an approach, we will develop an expertise in protest tactics as well as when such tactics succeed and fail.  We will conclude the course by applying our knowledge to contemporary protest movements in order to properly evaluate them.

 

ª GLLC-G210 (Course # 30526) Espionage and Intrigue Around the Globe: The Spy Film and International Politics (3 cr.) (GenEd A&H; CASE A&H) (TR, 1:00-2:15 pm, FQ 012A)  Matthew Kerchner

In this course students will explore the development of the spy film from the silent era to the present, considering how this art form has reacted to and informed our understanding of international politics and the deployment of individuals to act covertly on behalf of nation-states. This exploration will include looking at nationalism, law and foreign policy, masculinity, violence, gender, sexuality, race as they are constructed in the films, as well as parody and intertextuality and parody, and the relationship between actions on screen and actual international law as it relates to espionage and state-sanctioned surveillance.

 

ª GLLC-G320 (22755) Espionage in the 21^st Century (3 cr.) (CASE S&H)

     (TR, 2:30-3:45 pm, FQ 012B)  Gene Coyle

While some aspects of espionage have not changed in centuries, new technologies have changed the way that governments and corporations go about spying.  We will explore how all these developments are creating enormous challenges for intelligence agencies in the 21st century.  The course is taught by a 30-year veteran of the CIA.  NOTE: This section is open to sophomores and above; freshman who seek admission need to contact gacoyle@indiana.edu.  Additional seats are reserved for GV residents and alumni.  Please contact the Global Village at village@indiana.edu if class is closed.  

 

ª GLLC-G220 (24605) Immigration and Ethnic Identity  (3 cr.) (GenEd S&H; CASE S&H)  

     (TR, 1:00-2:15 pm, FQ 012B) Jeff Holdeman

In this course we will explore ways in which one's culture and identity (traditional and contemporary, from one's homeland and in one's new environment) can manifest themselves in art, music, food, clothing, language, social structure, religion, worldview, etc.  Students will also learn basic techniques of urban fieldwork in order to carry out interviews and projects later in the semester.  All of these will come together in the process of trying to answer what it means to be "ethnic" in America.  NOTE: This course is joint-listed with GLLC-(31096) (for Honors students).

 

ª GLLC-G491 (32631) Study Abroad: When You Return (1 cr.) (2nd 8 weeks) (TR, 6:30 – 7:20pm, FQ 012A) Adriana Varela

Although you’ve returned home, the overseas “journey” is far from over.  Part I of this 8-week class will help you reflect on your accomplishments and begin charting a course for utilizing your experiences.  Part II will focus on the organization and construction of an “Overseas Study Portfolio” (OSP).  A number of special visitors, including international students studying at IU, will visit the class to share additional perspectives on studying abroad. NOTE: Consent of Office of the Overseas Study required (overseas@indiana.edu).

 

**Questions? Contact Global Village Assistant Director Lauren Caldarera at 812-855-4264 or lcaldare@indiana.edu