1. DIFFERENT PEOPLES, ONE WORLD HARI SRINIVAS ROOM: I-312 / 079-565-7406 Studies in Multicultural Societies

2. Course objectives Objectives: This course focuses on the characteristics and the relative advantages / disadvantages of a “multicultural” society

3. 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

4. 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?

5. Class website All course materials, including powerpoint files, notes, coursework reports, websites etc. will be available at the following website: www.gdrc.info/sms/

6. Contact me … Prof. Hari Srinivas Room: I-312 Tel: 079-565-7406 Email: hari.srinivas@kwansei.ac.jp Office hour: Thursday, 11:10 – 12:40