INTL0380A-W11
Global Challenges
Please register via ENVS 0380A
Global Challenges of the 21st Century
In this course we will begin by studying theories of social and political change, and then we will analyze the systematic causes of poverty and environmental degradation around the world. We will then study prospective solutions, focusing on the role of selective members of global civil society, including social entrepreneurs, in achieving these solutions. Over the course of the semester, each student will prepare a comprehensive analysis on how to tackle and overcome a specific global challenge. Readings will include Gregg Mortenson’s Stones into Schools and David Bornstein's How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas. (ENVS 0211 or PSCI 0214)
In this course we will begin by studying theories of social and political change, and then we will analyze the systematic causes of poverty and environmental degradation around the world. We will then study prospective solutions, focusing on the role of selective members of global civil society, including social entrepreneurs, in achieving these solutions. Over the course of the semester, each student will prepare a comprehensive analysis on how to tackle and overcome a specific global challenge. Readings will include Gregg Mortenson’s Stones into Schools and David Bornstein's How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas. (ENVS 0211 or PSCI 0214)
- Term:
- Winter 2011
- Location:
- Hillcrest 103(HLD 103)
- Schedule:
- 10:30am-12:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Jan 3, 2011 to Jan 28, 2011)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Jon Isham
- Subject:
- International Studies
- Department:
- Prog in International Studies
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SOC WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- ENVS0380A-W11 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11243
- Subject Code:
- INTL
- Course Number:
- 0380
- Section Identifier:
- A