• Syllabus
  • Handouts
    • Writing for the Web
    • Using WordPress
    • Proposal Handout
    • Group Case Study Handout
    • Inforgaphic 411
  • Schedule
  • Case Studies
    • Old Case Studies
  • Topics
    • Political Globalization
    • Economic Globalization
    • Religion and Globalization
    • Experiencing Globalization
    • Environment
    • Global People
    • Global Things
    • Popular Culture
    • Resisting Globalization
  • About the Course
    • Fuji Lozada
    • Moodle (need password)
    • Case Study Guide

Globalization Seminar @ Davidson

Musings from Wildcats

Global People: Being Chinese Enough

April 30, 2013 By yecheng

With the influx of Chinese immigrants comes the emergence of Chinese-American community and identity.  And yet, when asked what exactly defines the Chinese-American identity or when prompted to even Google "Chinese-American identity," vague responses appear, often times lumping Chinese-Americans into the massive entity of Asian Americans.  What is the Chinese-American identity, … [Read more...]

“Don’t Speak Chinese? Twinkie!”: Bilingualism and Authenticity among Chinese-Americans

April 30, 2013 By yecheng

Over the past few days (or years, rather), I've struggled with understanding the differences among Chinese-American communities and whether or not there is such a thing as a pan-Chinese identity or even one definitive Chinese-American identity.  Oddly enough, I cannot define Chinese-American identity, and more often than not, I see the Chinese-American identity being lumped … [Read more...]

Rejecting Locavore

April 17, 2013 By kibarry

Wouldn't you feel more comfortable knowing where your food came from? I bet it would serve even more of a comfort to know the good-hearted farmers that grew the crops you used to cook with. As Americans become more health conscious the next step would be to be globally and locally conscious as well by eating and buying local produce. There are many ‘pros’ to eating local … [Read more...]

Eat Locally: A Movement Resisting the Globalization of Food Production

April 16, 2013 By alcurchin

RESISTING GLOBALIZATION CASE STUDY Alice Curchin, Joel Boone, Kiana Barry Around the world, people commit to buying local food. Local food improves the local economy and benefits the health of consumers. In a global food system, large corporations control production and consumption of food. People committed to eating local goods call themselves “locavores.” There is a … [Read more...]

Davidson Dining Goes Local

April 16, 2013 By alcurchin

The Davidson college farm, located off of Grey Road, began this semester as a place to grow food exclusively for the college dining services. It currently grows lettuce, cilantro, spinach, and has the growth of numerous other veggies, berries, and plant products in the works. Although it is far to small to support the entire Davidson College community, it hopes to offer a … [Read more...]

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ANT 341 examines recent theories of globalization from an anthropological perspective, with an emphasis on the transnational political, economic, and cultural structures that are transforming local societies throughout the world. Topics include transnational religions, popular culture, and global capitalism. Special attention is devoted to debates regarding power and cultural imperialism, popular culture, the impact of science and technology transfer, and diaspora ethnicity.


Eriberto P. Lozada Jr. is a Professor of Anthropology and Environmental Studies, and Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies. more...
Fall 2016 Office Hours:
MWF 9:30-10:30am
TR 9:00-10:00am

office: Chambers B12
tel. 704-894-2035
erlozada [at] davidson.edu

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