SD-300: Culture and Global Change

COURSE DESCRIPTION

### Course Description: SD-300 – Culture and Global Change

**Course Overview:**

SD-300, “Culture and Global Change,” explores the dynamic interplay between cultural practices and the processes of globalization. This graduate-level course examines how cultural identities, expressions, and traditions are shaped by and respond to global economic, political, and environmental changes. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students will analyze case studies, theoretical frameworks, and contemporary issues that illustrate the impact of global change on local cultures and vice versa.

**Key Topics:**

– Theoretical perspectives on culture and globalization
– Cultural imperialism and the homogenization of cultures
– The role of technology in cultural exchange and transformation
– Environmental change and its cultural implications
– Migration, diaspora, and the negotiation of identity
– The impact of global capitalism on cultural production
– Resistance movements and cultural revitalization

**Teaching Methods:**

The course will utilize a combination of textbooks, recorded lectures/videos, optional group discussions, and case studies.

**Assessment:**

Evaluation will be based on response papers, quality of email interactions, major/research paper(s), and a final exam examination to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between culture and global change.

**Who Should Enroll:**

This course is designed for graduate students in cultural studies, sociology, international relations, and related fields who are interested in examining the complexities of cultural dynamics in an increasingly interconnected world.

The main textbook is “Culture and Global Change” which explores cultural changes in various parts of the world, and as these changes relate to economic development. The course also includes academic readings that further explore the relationship between culture (as well as language and religion) with economic growth and development.

CREDIT VALUE(S)

Credit value: 3 (US standard) | 5 (ECTS standard)
Indicative duration (full time): 2-3 weeks
Indicative duration (part time): 4-6 week
Certificate: Yes

METHODOLOGY

This course is based on standard EUCLID methodology. Students may refer to the following resources:

Academic Guidelines (HQ version)
Academic Guidelines (most recent version even if unofficial)
Student Orientation Guidelines (most recent version even if unofficial)

COURSE OBJECTIVES | LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate key theories and concepts related to culture and globalization.
2. Analyze the effects of global change on cultural identities and practices.
3. Conduct research on specific cultural responses to global challenges.
4. Engage in informed discussions on contemporary issues related to culture and global change.

+ discuss the various cases featured in the textbook
+ articulate views related to the connection between culture and development
+ write a major paper exploring the possible relationship between culture and development in particular context or from a comparative perspective
+ demonstrate knowledge the course material together with the ability engage in a graduate-level academic discuss on this complex and sensitive topic.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIAL

•  Selection of PDF articles (downloadable from LMS)

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