PA 6664 - Global Perspectives in Local Government

3 Semester Hour(s)

Today’s world is characterized by ever-increasing interconnectedness and interdependence in economic, political, environmental, and social issues. Cities are becoming more ethnically culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse as migration becomes less costly and barriers to immigration decrease. Local government is changing. The growing diversity and less unified common identity in our cities, common identity in our cities, workplaces, businesses, schools create a need for globally competent leaders, public officials, administrators, and educators. This course provides an overview of the social, cultural, economic, and pragmatic issues faced by public local public officials as they traverse the channels of local landscape.