ANSO 2100 - Peoples and Cultures

Institution:

Webster University

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Description:

An introduction to ways in which diverse cultures or specific geographic regions respond to some of the stress points of the contemporary world. Issues we will examine include: violence and warfare, ethnic conflicts, environmental degradation, economic inequalities, cultural imperialism and social change, human rights and the role of governments, and the many conflicts between "traditional" values and modernity. The course is designed to broaden the student's understanding of the processes taking place in the contemporary world, utilizing the lenses provided by social sciences. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.webster.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 961-2660

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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