DIFFERENT PEOPLES, ONE WORLD HARI SRINIVAS ROOM: I-312 / Studies in Multicultural Societies
Course objectives Objectives: This course focuses on the characteristics and the relative advantages / disadvantages of a “multicultural” society
Course details Method of instruction: Formal lectures, combined with group discussions, simulation games and brain-storming Text:PowerPoint slides, handouts, and other resources provided on the class website/blog Reference: Documents and web links uploaded to the class website/blog Evaluation: Term paper to replace final examination Other info: Students are expected to take a active role in group discussions and simulation games Student evaluation: Standard KGU Student Evaluation, plus free discussion during the final class Other specifications: This class will be delivered in English Course keywords: culture, diversity, heritage, globalization, United Nations, policies, tourism
Course sessions Class session titles: Introduction to Multicultural Societies Historic and Immigration-based Multiculturalism Multicultural Societies as a Subset of Globalization Homogeneity and Diversity: The Case of China Diversity and National Identity: The Case of India Politics of Multicultural Societies: The Case of EU ASEAN and Multiculturalism Multicultural Societies in Island States Japan as a Multicultural Society? Promoting Multiculturalism in the United Nations The Economics of Multicultural Societies Policies Promoting Multiculturalism at the National and Local Levels Branding Multiculturalism for Tourism Closing Discussion and Debate: So is Multuculturalism a Good Thing?
Class website All course materials, including powerpoint files, notes, coursework reports, websites etc. will be available at the following website:
Contact me … Prof. Hari Srinivas Room: I-312 Tel: Office hour: Thursday, 11:10 – 12:40