FRLA8210A-F16
ContemporaryIssuesOf Democracy
In this course, we will seek to describe, and to think critically about, contemporary issues affecting democracy as it is put into practice throughout the Western world. In order to come to terms with these issues, we will seek to ground our understanding of democratic practices in various cultural, social, political, and scientific contexts. Topics to be discussed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- national security and the question of digital surveillance technologies
- human migrations and the question of border control
- terrorism
- national identity as concerns cultural institutions of various kinds
- environmental justice
- economic policy
- digital data creation and cybersecurity
- Term:
- Fall 2016 - MIIS
- Location:
- Morse B108(MRSE B108)
- Schedule:
- 10:00am-11:50am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Aug 29, 2016 to Dec 16, 2016)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Evan Foster
- Subject:
- French
- Department:
- Language & Intercultural Study
- Division:
- Transltn, Interpret & Lang Edu
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- MIIS Graduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 90965
- Subject Code:
- FRLA
- Course Number:
- 8210
- Section Identifier:
- A