Globalization and the Nation-State: Theories and Case Studies

Harvard Summer School

GOVT S-1786

Section 1

CRN 35405

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Despite globalization, the United States is still a major actor in today's world. This course tries to understand why this is so by examining the role that nationalism plays in peoples' identities and the effects of globalization on nations and nation-states. Has globalization undermined national sovereignty? What are its effects on global poverty, inequalities, and democracy? And to what extent are nation-states useful in addressing global issues? The course looks at theories as well as case studies from the recent rise of populism and authoritarianism, the role of supranational entities such as the European Union, and the urgency of global issues such as artificial intelligence, climate change, inequality, migration, and security. Examples are drawn from the United States, Europe, Latin America, China, and the Middle East.

Registration Closes: June 20, 2024
Credits: 4

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Term

Summer Term 2024

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Flexible Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate

Section Status

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Instructor Info

Nicolas Prevelakis, PhD

Associate Senior Lecturer on Social Studies, Harvard University


Meeting Info

TTh 8:30am - 11:30am (6/24 - 8/9)

Participation Option: Online Asynchronous or Online Synchronous

In online asynchronous courses, you are not required to attend class at a particular time. Instead you can complete the course work on your own schedule each week.

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 20, 2024

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students may attend at the scheduled meeting time or watch recorded sessions asynchronously. The recorded sessions are typically available within a few hours of the end of class and no later than the following business day. Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

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All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
17201 1 Online Synchronous Nicolas Prevelakis Open Th 1:30pm - 3:30pm
 Sep 3 to Dec 21
35405 1 Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous Nicolas Prevelakis Field not found in response. TTh 8:30am - 11:30am
 Jun 24 to Aug 9

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