The Politics of Global Inequality

  Switzerland

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 1-31, 2010

Description: The long-standing division of the global system into richer and poorer regions poses many important problems in international political economy. This course presents a theoretical background to North-South issues and analyzes current problems in economic and political relations. After defining inequality, the course examines the sources of inequality emanating from the international system as well as from domestic political systems. The course also examines specific problems poor countries face, such as agricultural reform, population growth, levels of international trade and foreign direct investment. The course will also examine the issues from the perspective of intergovernmental agencies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), many of which are headquartered in Geneva, which provide much of the multilateral aid to developing nations. This course meets requirements for International Relations majors (Track I or Track IV). Prerequisite: POL 3 or consent of the instructor.

Highlights: The following are comments from students on their course evaluations (July, 2009):

"The most important aspect of this course was learning what is being done to promote development in developing countries."

"The field trips to the NGOs were the best part and the guest lecturers."

"Jeannette Money was a very interesting and effective teacher because she is very passionate about the subject matter."

"Geneva is a very diverse city with many different nationalities living there."

"Learned more in a 4 weeks than I ever could have in a quarter."

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: TBA

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Switzerland in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home