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Apartheid protest at the South African Consulate, tape 1
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Abstract: A group of apartheid protesters picket the South African Consulate at 100 Charles River Plaza in Boston. Police officers stand at the door to the consulate. Willard Johnson (Head, TransAfrica) speaks to the crowd of picketers through a bullhorn. Themba Vilakazi (member, African National Congress) addresses ... More »
Apartheid protest at the South African Consulate, tape 2
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Abstract: Apartheid protesters gather in front of the South African Consulate at 100 Charles River Plaza in Boston. Mel King (political activist), Charles Yancey (Boston City Council) and Willard Johnson (Head, TransAfrica) demand to see Richard Blankstein (honorary consul to South Africa). Police officers bar ... More »
Apartheid protest at Tufts University, tape 2
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Abstract: Callie Crossley interviews Alysa Rose (Tufts student) about the student occupation of Ballou Hall at Tufts University. Rose says that the demonstrators have demanded that the university divest completely from South Africa and that the university increase financial aid for low-income and minority students. ... More »
Apartheid protest march to City Hall Plaza
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Abstract: A group of apartheid protesters are gathered at Copley Square for an anti-apartheid march. Protesters hold banners and signs. Protest leaders address the crowd through a microphone. They organize the marchers and condemn apartheid. Mel King (community activist) arrives at the march. The protesters begin ... More »
Apartheid protesters at shantytown on Tufts campus
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Abstract: A panel of students addresses an audience of faculty members, students and other at Tufts University. A student speaks about the university's policy on divestiture from South Africa. The student calls on the Board of Trustees to divest completely from South Africa. Another student talks about the protesters' ... More »
Apartheid protesters outside of the Deak Perera offices
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Abstract: A group of fifty apartheid protesters picket the offices of Deak Perera (financial institution) on Franklin Street in Boston. The protesters carry signs; some protesters wear masks. The group chants anti-apartheid slogans. The protesters oppose the sale of krugerrands at the offices of Deak Perera. Graylan ... More »
Brandeis chaplains fast for divestment
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Abstract: Christy George reports on the end of a two-week fast by chaplains at Brandeis University. George notes that the chaplains fasted to protest the university's investments in South Africa. George's report includes footage from a gathering of apartheid protesters on the Brandeis campus. Father Maurice Loiselle, ... More »
Civil Society and the Environment, Spring 2005
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Abstract: This graduate seminar examines the roles that civil society actors play in international, national, and local environmental governance. We will consider theories pertaining to civil society development, social movement mobilization, and relations between state and non-state actors. During the course ... More »
Civil Society, Social Capital, and the State in Comparative Perspective, Fall 2004
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Abstract: In recent years both scholars and policymakers have expressed a remarkable amount of interest in the concepts of social capital and civil society. A growing body of research suggests that the social networks, community norms, and associational activities signified by these concepts can have important ... More »
Coastal Clash: Analyzing Political Cartoons
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Abstract: "Coastal Clash" is a one-hour documentary focusing on the urbanization of California's coastline. The activities and lesson plans for the film "Coastal Clash" target students at the high school level and align with the California State Standards for Government. In this lesson plan students will evaluate ... More »
Coastal Clash: Defining Public Property and the History of the Public Trust Doctrine
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Abstract: "Coastal Clash" is a one-hour documentary focusing on the urbanization of California's coastline. The activities and lesson plans for the film "Coastal Clash" target students at the high school level and align with the California State Standards for Government. In this lesson plan, students will do research ... More »
Coastal Clash: Role Play - Community Forum on the Fate of California Coastal Access
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Abstract: "Coastal Clash" is a one-hour documentary focusing on the urbanization of California's coastline. The activities and lesson plans for the film "Coastal Clash" target students at the high school level and align with the California State Standards for Government. Students will participate in a role-playing ... More »
Coastal Clash: Understanding Private Property Rights
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Abstract: "Coastal Clash" is a one-hour documentary focusing on the urbanization of California's coastline. The activities and lesson plans for the film "Coastal Clash" target students at the high school level and align with the California State Standards for Government. Students will study the concept of "private ... More »
Collective Choice I, Fall 2005
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Abstract: Examines political institutions from a rational choice perspective. The now burgeoning rational choice literature on legislatures, bureaucracies, courts, and elections constitutes the chief focus. Some focus on institutions from a comparative and/or international perspective. Graduate students are expected ... More »
Community Growth and Land Use Planning, Fall 2003
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Abstract: This subject explores the techniques, processes, and personal and professional skills required to effectively manage growth and land use change. While primarily focused on the planning practice in the United States, the principles and techniques reviewed and presented may have international application. ... More »
Comparing Governments - International
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Abstract: This lesson focuses on comparing and contrasting national governments in North America and/or Central America. It is the second in a sequence, the first being "Comparing Governments - Local, State, and National" by Tami Weaver and Wendy Pineda.
Comparing Governments - Local, State, and National
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Abstract: This lesson on comparing governments will focus on looking at the similarities and differences between local, state, and federal governments in North Carolina and the United States. It is suggested that this lesson be followed by "Comparing Governments - International" by Tami Weaver and Wendy Pineda, ... More »
County Government in North Carolina
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Abstract: Students will become familiar with aspects of county government in North Carolina.
Crafting Research Questions and Qualitative Methodology, Fall 2005
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Abstract: Seminar provides an overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods in the social sciences. Topics covered include: hypothesis formulation and theory construction; data collection techniques (experimental, survey, and observational); ethical issues in research; and how to prepare a research ... More »
Defense Politics, Fall 2002
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Abstract: This course focuses on the institutional relationships that affect the raising, maintenance and use of military forces in the United States. It is about civil/military, government/industry, military/science and military service/military service relations. The course examines how politicians, defense ... More »
