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DIPL 2101 AA Ethnopolitical Landscapes
Get PDFThis course surveys the politics of cultural and ethnic/national pluralism, understood mainly in terms of the cultural, linguistic, religious diversity that shape the contemporary world, and their impact on the international system and the practice of international relations. It focuses on the salient issues that have taken center stage after the end of the Cold War, and deals with issues related to the rise of politicized ethnicity and other cultural cleavages around the world. The course includes examination of the possible factors that contributed to the rise of ethnic, religious, linguistic and other parochial attachments, and the accompanying political meanings they assume. In addition, theories/approaches/perspectives/schools that purport to explain ethnic/national group solidarities will be briefly introduced. Towards the end of the semester, formulas for accommodation of cultural pluralism in multi-ethnic societies will be explored.
The course will cover some important cases in greater detail: Quebec, Serbia and Croatia (Former Yugoslavia), Kurdistan (Iraq), and Quebec (Canada). These cases have been selected for various reasons, including:
(1) Representativeness: taken together, the cases are broadly representative of current ethno-nationalist currents around the world.
(2) Currency: each case may be understood in the context of the emerging New World Order and global governance. That is, each has been affected by post-Cold War developments.
(3) Contrast: Canada has so far managed issues related to its multiculturalism in a civil way. However, in the remaining cases - Iraq, the former Yugoslavia, and Ukraine -- the ethnic/national conflicts have been violent, and the prevailing cultural divide have resulted in problems of mammoth proportions.
In addition, students in the course will have the opportunity to explore other cases in-depth through research of different cases. The instructor will assign cases to groups of three students to conduct a detailed study on the nature, evolution, causes, dynamics, actors, and attempted resolution mechanisms of each of the cases. The course will conclude with student PPT presentation of research findings and submission of a term paper.
To this end, the course examines national and ethnic identities around the globe and their impact on the human condition. The instructor hopes that, by the time the course topics are covered, each student will have developed increased interest in the study of cultural pluralism and an appreciation of the extent to which ethnicity and nationalism have become salient in national and international politics at the beginning of the 2ist century
Combatting the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis: A Patchwork of State Legislation Targeting Social Media\u27s Addictive Design
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A Narrative Study on Board Members\u27 and Superintendents\u27 Perceptions of Their Relationship and Its Impact on District Governance in Public Schools Across Morris County, New Jersey
Get PDFThis qualitative study investigates the perceptions of members of the board of education and superintendents regarding their professional relationship, aiming to evaluate its influence on district governance. The research uses interviews and surveys to examine how these relationships shape decision-making processes within a governance framework that defines distinct roles and accountabilities.
Additionally, the study highlights the increasing complexity of board-superintendent interactions, emphasizing the importance of effective collaboration, mutual trust, and a shared vision for success. The findings underline the need for clear communication, respect, and role alignment to navigate conflicts and ensure positive outcomes for students, staff, and community stakeholders.
By exploring these dynamics, the study contributes to the broader understanding of how cohesive governance impacts the effectiveness and welfare of school districts
Entry-Level Physical Therapists’ Perceptions of Initial Employment
Get PDFAs physical therapy (PT) grows as an autonomous profession within the ever-changing healthcare system of the United States, PT educators strive to provide students all the training that they require for a career in professional clinical practice. Although graduates of PT education programs receive a doctoral degree, their preparedness to succeed in their early career is unclear. The purpose of this qualitative research study is to investigate the perceptions of entry-level physical therapists (PTs) toward early professional practice and their initial employment choices. Entry-level PTs that have been employed full-time for one year or less were interviewed to gain an understanding of their experiences with connection to the conceptual framework of social cognitive career theory (SCCT), professional socialization, and clinical reasoning. Interview and focus group session analysis yielded four themes related to this phenomenon: professional identity, confidence, communication, and hands-on. Findings demonstrated that entry-level PTs commonly had direct influences of PT that were experienced earlier in their life, much of their professional socialization was learned during the graduate education and was still incomplete, and clinical reasoning skill development is an important underlying factor in their clinical education experience and during their search for employment
