Understanding Globalization - Focus on South Asia
July 11-16, 2005

What popular drink began its global journey in Ethiopia and became a world language? Which number, originally from India, is the basis of our world today? Is globalization good? Who wins? Who loses? From Hollywood to Bollywood, globalization is touching every aspect of our lives with greater speed and visibility than ever before. What does globalization mean in terms of geography, history, and the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of our reconnected global community? At the same time, how has globalization impacted the worldís two biggest democracies, India and the US? Examine this expanding global challenge while experiencing the rich culture of India, the worldís second most populous nation!

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Tuition: $300

Sponsored by PIER International Affairs, YCIAS, and the Connecticut Geographic Alliance.

Contact Janet Headley, PIER Director, for more information at 203-432-3429; janet.headley@yale.edu.