Global studies critically examines transnational phenomena from multiple entry points. It is an emerging, interdisciplinary field that includes the study of politics, arts, economics, history, geography, technology, education, the environment, and more. In an increasingly globalized world, it is critical that we engage in collaborative research and dialogue to understand trends, linkages, inequalities, and other global issues.
At this moment we have the responsibility to double down on our commitment to global education...
Hilary Kahn, Global Center Director
Framing the Global will host its second international conference on the IUB campus. The conference will explore new analytical frameworks for global studies as well as innovative pedagogy for the field. We are excited to announce our keynote speaker, Peggy Levitt, Professor of Sociology at Wellesley College and co-director of the Transnational Studies Initiative at Harvard University.
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The Global Center was awarded U.S. Department of Education Title VI funding as a National Resource Center and as a Foreign Language and Area Studies program. We join 11 IU area studies centers and programs that have been awarded grant funding under the Title VI program.
Recently published On Islam: Muslims and the Media, is edited by Hilary Kahn, Global Center director, and Rosemary Pennington, Muslim Voices advisory board member. Publisher’s Weekly writes, “Though slim, this book goes a long way in combating Islamophobia and exposing how media representations often exacerbate the ignorant fear of Islam and Muslims.”
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Bloomington Campus, Indiana Memorial Union, Persimmon Room
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Auditorium, Room 151A
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Collaboration and innovation are central our research, which explores and provides education on issues of global significance. We aim to create public intellectuals, bring scholars and practitioners into dialogue, and utilize social media and technology to produce new global knowledge for broad audiences.
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