Global Markets and Local Cultures

3 Hours

Examine contemporary theories of globalization, including materials exploring global governance, international monetary policy, migration regulation, offshoring, and cultural hybridity. Focus on case studies in Asia and elsewhere that reveal how these practices impact particular communities. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic 49), Asian Studies 330D, 361 (Topic 31). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.