GPOL 6391 -

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The New School

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Transnationalism: Theory and Experiences Spring 2009. Three credits. Riva Kastoryano This course broadens inquiries begun in Transnationalism I, taught in spring 2008. However, Transnationalism I is not a prerequisite for this course. Transnationalism does not only relate to national spaces but adds a global-transnational-dimension that is beyond national societies. Tostudy this phenomenon specialists in international relations, anthropologists, and sociologists have applied the methods and approaches of their fields. Transnationalism, whether cause or consequence of globalization, is characterized by world wide networks of identities, solidarity, and action. Its institutionalization requires a coordination of activities based on common references-objective or subjective-and common interestamong individuals and groups; it also requires coordination of resources, information, technology and sites of social power across national borders for political, cultural, economic purposes. It therefore creates a new space of participation beyond territorially defined nation-states; it brings to light multiple membership and multiple loyalties leading to confusion between rights and identity, culture and politics, states and nations, citizenship and territoriality. Many questions with regard to membership, allegiance and affiliation arise from this development. How can transnationalism give new strength to the national question and becomes a stake of legitimacy in the international system Transnationalism I focused on questions of: - Diasporas and nationalism - Space and territories in political actions - Identity politics and its effects on the identification of groups and people beyond borders, on the relationship with states, on international politics. - The role of supranational institutions in promoting transnationalism (values, norms and mobilization) Transnationalism: Theory and Experiences will revisit these themes with an emphasis on concepts such as transnational public space, transnational civil society, and cosmopolitan citizenship. Discussion will follow case studies on participation beyond borders, global mobilization, international terrorism, and international minority rights and their implications with regard to state, nation, territory and membership. Cross listed as GSOC 6391.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.newschool.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 229-5600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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