Contemporary discussion about the local and global character of societies calls for a redefinition of the terms “America” and “American”. The shift away from the US-centered interpretation of these terms towards a hemispheric perspective that includes Canada, US America and Latin America requires new conceptual approaches in order to define the Americas in times of globalization where geopolitical boundaries no longer suffice to mark a clear difference between different cultures and concepts of national identities. The courses taught by international experts of Canadian, US-American, Latin American and Inter-American Studies from different universities will offer an insight into the discursive and symbolic constructions of the Americas seen from the vantage points of politics, history, law, literature and culture.
Deadline for applications: March 26, 2010.
