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9th Annual International Health Conference: War, Poverty and Population
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Abstract: The Relationship between Population Growth and Poverty Robert Engelman , Vice President for Programs, Worldwatch Institute, Washington DC. Numbers: Mind the Gap Theogene Rudasingwa ,, Former Rwandan Ambassador to the United States. The Return of the Population Factor Martha Campbell ... More »
Children and violence: an introductory, international and interdisciplinary approach
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Abstract: Children are subject to many forms of adversity, for example, poverty or ill health. However, a significant form of adversity experienced by children in many different regions of the world is violence. The form of violence against children varies widely and is hugely disparate. In this unit, the focus ... More »
Community Institutions for the Arts: Ashkenaz
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Abstract: SPARK trails night manager Larry Chin of Ashkenaz, an East Bay music and culture venue that specializes in live roots music and international folk dancing. This Educator Guide tracks the history of this community venue and others like it as a point of connection and learning about world cultures.
Country Information
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Abstract: Information on the countries visited during the INNOVATE 2005 conference.
Foundations of Development Policy, Spring 2004
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Abstract: Explores the foundations of policy making in developing countries. Goal is to spell out various policy options and to quantify the trade-offs between them. Special emphasis on education, health, gender, fertility, adoption of technological innovation, and the markets for land, credit, and labor.
General Overseas Travel Safety
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Abstract: Some general tips on keeping yourself safe while traveling overseas.
Global Markets, National Politics and the Competitive Advantage of Firms, Spring 2003
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Abstract: Subject examines the opportunities and risks firms face in today's global world. Subject provides conceptual tools for analyzing how governments and social institutions influence economic competition among firms embedded in different national settings. Public policies and institutions that shape competitive ... More »
Globalization of the Engineering and Construction Industry, Fall 2006
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Abstract: This course explores the challenges and risks faced by senior managers of construction, engineering and architecture companies in entering global markets in general, and sponsoring concessions in particular. The course includes a discussion of innovative approaches to nation building, partnering, finance, ... More »
Independence Hall: International Symbol of Freedom
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Abstract: recounts the history of the building in Philadelphia where the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence and where, a decade later, delegates to the Philadelphia Convention formulated the Constitution: the Pennsylvania State House. The Pennsylvania Assembly, which had been meeting ... More »
INNOVATE2005
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Abstract: Multi-institutional educational materials for the INNOVATE 2005 conference in Singapore and Japan.
International Multilateral Negotiation
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Abstract: The weekly in-class discussions in this seminar allow for in-depth examination of international politics topics in the context of case studies. Samples of student work are in the Assignments section. A particularly unique feature of the seminar is the Simulation Exercise Seminar, an all-day international ... More »
International Nutrition
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Abstract: Presents major nutritional problems that influence the health, survival, and developmental capacity of populations in developing societies. Covers approaches implemented at the household, community, national, and international levels to improve nutritional status. Explores the degree to which malnutrition ... More »
International Politics in the New Century - via Simulation, Interactive Gaming, and 'Edutainment', January (IAP) 2005
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Abstract: This workshop is designed to introduce students to different perspectives on politics and the state of the world through new visualization techniques and approaches to interactive political gaming (and selective 'edutainment.') Specifically, we shall explore applications of interactive tools (such as ... More »
International Women's Voices, Spring 2004
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Abstract: International Women's Voices has several objectives. It introduces students to a variety of works by contemporary women writers from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and North America. The emphasis is on non-western writers. The readings are chosen to encourage students to think about how ... More »
International Year of the Ocean -- Kid's & Teacher's Resources
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Abstract: offers information about oceanography, meteorology, resource conservation, and marine biology. Links are provided to information about coral reefs, threatened and endangered species, and educational programs such as GLOBE, where students and teachers collect data that is used by scientists and researchers, ... More »
Pharmaceuticals Management for Under-served Populations
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Abstract: Students will be guided to analyze problems and develop strategies based on real world drug management issues including regulations, manufacture, procurement, distribution, safety, policy, financing and the unique aspects of international pharmaceutical trade, the role of the World Trade Organization ... More »
Photographs of International Expositions
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Abstract: is a study and research collection of images documenting European and American art and architecture. Among its holdings, the Archives maintains a large collection of photographs, albums, and postcard booklets from various international expositions such as Philadelphia 1876, Paris 1889, and Paris 1900.
Political Economy of Globalization, Spring 2006
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Abstract: Analyzes the impact of trade and financial flows and regional integration on the domestic politics of advanced industrial states. Pressures for harmonization and convergence of domestic institutions and practices and the sources of national resistance to these are examined. Cases include European Union ... More »
Preface to DSP Lab International Demo
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Abstract: The following course serves as a demo for the use of Connexions with languages other than English and in the context of a DSP laboratory course. English-language material has been borrowed from Doug Jones' course ECE320 at UIUC. Partial translations of th
Protesting Corporate Globalization
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Abstract: In this lesson students will explore the different ways that corporate globalization affects society.