US 207 - Global Citzenship

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

What does it mean to be a citizen of the world? This course will explore this question from a historical, political, cultural and personal perspective. Students will develop a clearer understanding of what citizenship is, a clearer understanding of the ways citizenship is changing as a result of globalization, and a strategy to enact change in an era of globalization. We will look personally at the question of where our identities come from. How do we know who we are? What shapes us socially? Where does "the world" fit in to our identities? We will then look historically at the concept of citizenship in order to deepen our understanding of what it means to be a citizen. Where did the idea of citizenship come from? Who is a citizen and what does that mean? What are the rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities that come with citizenship? How have these understandings of citizenship changed historically? How are these understandings of citizenship changing as a result of globalization? We will then look at global issues, such as climate change, crimes against humanity, and global poverty. What role have global citizens played in addressing these issues in the past? What will the emerging role of "global citizens" be in the future? Students will ultimately be required to take a perspective on what citizenship in a global era means for each of them. What are the rights and responsibilities associated with being a global citizen? Finally, we will raise questions about social change. Historically, how have definitions of citizenship been used to bring about social change? How is this different in light of globalization? How can global citizens have a positive influence on global issues? What are the change mechanisms through which they can act? Throughout the course, students will work on projects in which they select an issue of concern to them and design a strategy to address a global issue. Students will reflect on how their changing understanding of citizenship alters the way they understand their privileges, responsibilities and ability to enact change in a global era.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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