Citizenship
Invisible Borders: Citizens and Conflict in Regions and Nations
Taught by Dr. Alessandra Beasley, Assistant Professor of Communications at Wake Forest University.
The purpose of this class will be to explore the political, cultural, and social tensions in areas where regional and national identities come in conflict with one another. These tensions and conflicts take different forms, ranging from actual wars, to simmering disputes, to the reconciling of centuries-old conflicts and cultural differences in otherwise peacefully coexisting countries such as in Western Europe and the United States. Moreover, the ideals of unity and difference are particularly salient for European Union members and potential candidates for the EU who face the challenge of working toward political, economic, and social cooperation while maintaining and respecting cultural differences. While in Alessandra’s class, students will explore these questions through discussions, role-playing activities, and other forms of active learning.
2008 Resolutions - Founders and Diplomats
