In this course we examine the phenomenon of revolution in comparative perspective. Case studies from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America will be examined. This is a comparative Politics course. This course provides students with an opportunity to analyze specific issues that impact society. Various news articles are used to illustrate contemporary theories of race to help bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Special attention is paid to the relationship between race, class, and gender.
Damen Hall 529 Human rights play a major role in redefining the global scene. To explore these roles, the course will examine them in the context of the globalization process. We will first explore the globalization process itself and how economic, political, technological and military changes are affecting today's societies. Second, we will consider the expansion in the meaning of human rights, staring from the UN Universal Declaration. Human rights in this brother sense are the key components for understanding the emerging global culture and global civil society.