Description
This course will examine current cultural, political, social, economic, and human rights events particularly in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America. We will review the historic contexts which have shaped our modern social structures and the events occurring today. Within the 'headline stories' we will focus on social problems and human rights violations, organizations which provide humanitarian aid and advocate for human rights and civil society. Topics include refugeeism and migration, famine, child soldiering, genocide, post-conflict rebuilding, women's health, global health, education, community building and social justice. (3 units; Fall/Spring)