Dr. Girma NegashNon-Western Politics
This course examines the politics of economically less developed countries representative of the immense geographic, cultural, political and economic diversity in the so-called Third World. It will analyze the leading explanatory theories behind development in these countries while examining topics common to all, such as: religion, cultural pluralism, ethnic conflict, women’s effect on development, rural change, urbanization, revolutionary change and the military in politics. Through extensive readings and discussions students will not only have the opportunity to reflect on recent world events they will also explore the major political divisions in the economically less developed countries and analyze potential solutions. In addition, they will read contemporary short stories from several cultures allowing them to fathom the emotions, attitudes, values and meanings that make up the life-worlds of distant peoples and their political circumstances.
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Important Dates & Class Reminders |
Special Instructions for
April 15 & 17 Classes Extra Credit Opportunities: Presentation on Iran, scheduled for Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 in Penland 106 (7:00 PM). This event is free, open to public and sponsored by Aiken International Club
Aiken International Club monthly meeting at USCA Penland Building Room 106 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 6th at 7 PM. David Neira will speak on Uganda and the effects of the war on the children. For further information please call 641-6875.
This event is free, open to public and sponsored by Aiken International Club.
February Intercultural Roundtable is scheduled for 02/19/2008.
Tara Koosak from USCA Communications Department will give a presentation on the diversity in the context of intercultural communication. Student panelists will discuss their personal experiences and answer questions. Please join us on 02/19 in H&SS Building 116 between 12:15 and 1:00 PM.
American Democracy Project Films:
AmericWhen the Levees Broke - March 6th in B&E 140.
The People versus
Larry Flynt - April 1st in Penland 106.
Thursday, March 6th at 6:00 pm in Penland 106 Documentary Film: Sunday: Story of a Displaced Child Dr. Jude Fernando, Associate Professor of International Development of Clark University, will speak at USC Aiken on Tuesday March 18, 12:15 to 1 pm in H&SS 116 on sustainable development and the social roles of micro-credit NGOs in Southeast Asia.
The topic of his talk is Micro-Finance: Empowerment of Women or Empowerment of Capital? Achieving Peace in Uganda: International Films: Faat Kine by Senegalese director Ousmane Sembene (in French and Wolof): Wed 2/26 and Fri 3/28 at 7PM in Adm 106. Maria Full of Grace; director: Joshua Martson (Spanish with English subtitle) -- Wednesday, April 9 and April 11. USA/COLOMBIA film (2004)
“An Overview of Chinese Culture” Thursday April 10 12:20-1:20 pm H&SS 116 Guest speaker Dr. Zhou Xiaoyan (visiting Professor from China) -------------------------------------------------
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BBC World News
Center for Third World Organizing U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) |
| MAPS | Perry-Castañeda Library Maps |
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Presentations: names and dates |
2/7 Jacob Cook (Pigeons at Daybreak) 2/7 Hessley Ferguson (Dholi) 2/19 Kelly Cook (The Silent Traders) 2/19 Jessica Loper (Destination) 2/26 Vanda Siposova (The collector of Treasures) 2/26 Georgette Brown (The Interview) 2/28 Fred Templeton (A Horse & Two Goats) 2/28 Ashton Hall (A Book of Sand) 2/28 Cynthia Smith (Meeting in the Dark) 2/28 Katherine Lee 3/18 Lynette Carden (Clarisa) 3/18 Holly Hutchins (A Meeting in the Dark) 3/18 Chanda Seigler (002) (Kite Steamers) 3/18 Patrick Warrick (002) (Kite Steamers) 3/20 Holly Hutchens (001) (A meeting in the Dark) 3/20 Lynette Carden (001) (Clarisa) 3/20 Heath Wheat (001) (Papito's Story) 3/20 Brandon Nesbitt (001) (Regarding the Problem of Newborn Piglets in Winter) 3/25 Mathew Giftos (001) (A Cost of Living) 3/25 Jonathan Baughman (001) (Sketches from A Cattle Shed) 3/25 Tim Pascal (001) Who Will Stop the Dark? 3/25 Henry Pommels (002) Cost of Living 4/1 Jodi Saffron (001) Collector of Treasures 4/1 Sean O'Neal (001) Sketches from the Cattle Shed 4/1 Emily Harris (02) Clarisa 4/1 Andrew O'Byrnes (02) Papito's Story 4/1 Austin Hall (002) 4/8 Kelly C. (001) 4/8 Logan Sharpe (001) Death Constant & Beyond 4/8 Tasha Davis (001) Civil Peace 4/8 Karlin Mattison (002) 4/8 Joan Walker (002) Africa Emergent 4/10 Robena Siddall (001) 4/10 Jennifer Wiley (001) Who Will Stop the Dark? 4/10 Travis Crocker (002) Sketches from the Cattle Shed 4/10 Jackqueline Wilkinson (002) Death Constant & Beyond |
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