International Studies 111 - Introduction to International Studies: Literature And Global Culture

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Macalester College

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One of the most significant trends of the current era has been globalization: the shrinking of distances, the greater interpenetration of the world's peoples, and the rise, perhaps, of global culture. Yet it is too simple to say, "it's all a big mix," for the questions of how the mixing is done, and who mixes, are complex. The study oliterature illuminates these questions. By reading important recent texts, this course tackles "world" questions:what does it mean to be from a certain place what is a culture and who are we in it We'll link personal readings in dialogue with the world. Texts will be drawn from U.S. multicultural, "world," and travel literature,and rich theoretical readings. Open to first- and second-year students. Next offered in 2009-2010. (4 credits)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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