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Studies in Multicultural Societies

Studies in Multicultural Societies. Different Peoples, One World Hari Srinivas Room: I-312 / 079-565-7406. Course objectives. Objectives: This course focuses on the characteristics and the relative advantages / disadvantages of a “multicultural” society. Course details.

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Studies in Multicultural Societies

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  1. Studies in Multicultural Societies Different Peoples, One World Hari Srinivas Room: I-312 / 079-565-7406

  2. Course objectives Objectives: This course focuses on the characteristics and the relative advantages / disadvantages of a “multicultural” society

  3. Course details Method of instruction: Formal lectures, combined with group discussions, simulation games and brain-storming Text: PowerPoint slides, handouts, and other resources provided on the class website/blog Reference: Documents and web links uploaded to the class website/blog Evaluation: Term paper to replace final examination Other info: Students are expected to take a active role in group discussions and simulation games Student evaluation: Standard KGU Student Evaluation, plus free discussion during the final class Other specifications: This class will be delivered in English Course keywords: culture, diversity, heritage, globalization, United Nations, policies, tourism

  4. Course sessions • Class session titles: • Introduction to Multicultural Societies • Historic and Immigration-based Multiculturalism • Multicultural Societies as a Subset of Globalization • Homogeneity and Diversity: The Case of China • Diversity and National Identity: The Case of India • Politics of Multicultural Societies: The Case of EU • ASEAN and Multiculturalism • Multicultural Societies in Island States • Japan as a Multicultural Society? • Promoting Multiculturalism in the United Nations • The Economics of Multicultural Societies • Policies Promoting Multiculturalism at the National and Local Levels • Branding Multiculturalism for Tourism • Closing Discussion and Debate: So is Multuculturalism a Good Thing?

  5. Class website All course materials, including powerpoint files, notes, coursework reports, websites etc. will be available at the following website: www.gdrc.info/sms/

  6. Contact me … Prof. Hari Srinivas Room: I-312 Tel: 079-565-7406 Email: hari.srinivas@kwansei.ac.jp Office hour: Thursday, 11:10 – 12:40

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