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GANAS — APA4154.01
In terms of public action GANAS remains a community-driven, cross-cultural association that provides students with volunteer opportunities to engage with the predominantly undocumented Latino migrant worker population. These opportunities are facilitated through partnerships with organizations such as the Vermont Migrant Education Program, the Bennington Free Clinic, and the
GANAS — APA4154.01
In terms of public action, GANAS remains a community-driven, cross-cultural association that provides students with volunteer opportunities to engage with the predominantly undocumented Latino migrant worker population. These opportunities are facilitated by the group itself, in addition to partnerships with organizations such as Head Start, the Bennington Free Clinic, and the
GANAS — APA4154.01
In terms of public action, Ganas remains a community-driven, cross-cultural association that offers students volunteer opportunities to engage with the predominantly undocumented Latine migrant worker population. We maintain relationships with local organizations and members while developing new ones, along with more conventional classes and readings. Over the past couple of
GANAS — APA4154.01
Combining a study of language, immigration and public action, GANAS remains a community-driven, cross-cultural association that provides students with volunteer opportunities to engage with the predominantly undocumented Latino migrant worker population. These opportunities are facilitated through partnerships with organizations such as the Vermont Migrant Education
GANAS — APA4154.01
In terms of public action, GANAS has survived the pandemic, as have its members, mercifully, and remains a community-driven, cross-cultural association that provides students with volunteer opportunities to engage with the predominantly undocumented Latino migrant worker population. These opportunities are increasingly facilitated by the group itself, in addition to
Gender and Agriculture: Market and Subsistence — APA2244.01
This course examines the intersections of gender and agriculture, focusing on feminist and queer theories of agriculture. Students will examine international and local examples, queer agricultural movements, women farmers, capitalism, agrarianism, and the spectrum from subsistence to market-based to commodity agriculture. We will observe trends toward urbanization and consider
Gender, Subsistence, and Agriculture — APA4241.02
This course examines the intersections of gender, subsistence practice, and agriculture. Students will consider international and local contexts, with special attention to queer and women farmers and the role of capitalism. We will begin by considering case studies and personal stories of subsistence practice, homesteading, and small scale farming. From there, we will move into
Geographies of Food Part II: Decolonizing, and Re-indigenizing Research Intensive — APA4303.01
The course examines food in relationship to land and race in the context of the political history of colonialism. We will explore indigenous voices within the theoretical framework of food sovereignty issues and the industrialized global food system. This is a transdisciplinary research-based class that investigates less obvious factors relating to space/place, heritage,
Geographies of Food: De-industrializing, Decolonizing and Re-indigenizing — APA4244.01
The course examines food in relationship to land and politics in the context of the history of colonialism. We will explore indigenous voices within the theoretical framework of food sovereignty issues and the industrialized global food system. This is a transdisciplinary research-based class that investigates less obvious factors relating to space/place, heritage, cultural
Getting Good at Change: Systemic Thinking and Practice — APA2125.01
The promises of innovation, creativity, and design are the promises of change. But how can you know if the promises are real? What does it mean to “get good at change”? In this workshop, we will critically examine theories and practices for purposeful change. We will pay particular attention to relationships between personal and social change, models and methods
Global Activist Video Production — FV4226.01
This course will involve real-time, interactive dialogue between artists and social activists in the classroom and across the globe. Students will interact with international filmmakers and advocates in both real and virtual spaces. They will also explore the boundaries of group and individual documentary production through the examination of story structure, interview
Global Challenges: How Bennington Confronts the World — APA2138.01
Bennington College can seem far removed from many of the pressing global concerns of our time, and yet we also have faculty members and students whose research, art, and activism link Bennington to the outside world. Through fieldwork term, study abroad, and other experiences, we all interact with the political, economic, and social concerns of our time--by analyzing
GLocalization 101: Governing Globalized Localities — APA2129.01
"GLocalization" is an ongoing phenomenon. It has been described as a re-scaling of state power in the midst of geopolitical fragmentation and reconfiguration. Moving upward, we see nation-states delegating responsibility and sovereignty to international bodies. Moving downward, we see central governments devolving power and functions to state and "megapolitan" regional
GLocalization Projects — APA4157.01
This course provides opportunities for students to pursue individual and collaborative projects focused on improving state and local governments (villages, towns, counties, states, provinces, and regions) in the United States or elsewhere. Weekly class meetings are opportunities to present and discuss work-in-progress, and to consult one-on-one with the instructor. Some
Governing America — HIS2257.01
Who’s running America, how, and to what ends? To get at these questions, we will conduct a wide-ranging overview of American governance. With an eye on the 2020 general election, our focus will be on political parties, the electoral college, campaign strategies, voting rights, congressional representation, “dark money,” social media politicking, and emerging cyber-threats to
Governing America — HIS2257.01
Who's running America? Is anybody actually in charge? To get at these questions, we will conduct a wide-ranging historical overview of American governance, from the founding generation up through current initiatives to form an even more perfect union. Using case studies--including Tammany Hall, Civil War, Civil Rights, Borders, and Regulation--we will explore the elaborate,
Graduate Assistantship in Public Action — APA5101.01
Graduate students in Public Action are integrated into the CAPA and related discipline areas as teaching assistants. In consultation with the faculty, MFA candidates develop an assistantship schedule of approximately 5 hours weekly.
Graduate Assistantship in Public Action — APA5101.02, section 2
Graduate students in Public Action are integrated into the CAPA and related discipline areas as teaching assistants. In consultation with the faculty, MFA candidates develop an assistantship schedule of approximately 5 hours weekly.
Graduate Assistantship in Public Action — APA5101.02, section 2
Graduate students in Public Action are integrated into the CAPA and related discipline areas as teaching assistants. In consultation with the faculty, MFA candidates develop an assistantship schedule of approximately 5 hours weekly.
Graduate Assistantship in Public Action — APA5101.01
Graduate students in Public Action are integrated into the CAPA and related discipline areas as teaching assistants. In consultation with the faculty, MFA candidates develop an assistantship schedule of approximately 5 hours weekly.
Graduate Assistantship in Public Action — APA5101.02, section 2
Graduate students in Public Action are integrated into the CAPA and related discipline areas as teaching assistants. In consultation with the faculty, MFA candidates develop an assistantship schedule of approximately 5 hours weekly.
Graduate Assistantship in Public Action — APA5101.01, section 1
Graduate students in Public Action are integrated into the CAPA and related discipline areas as teaching assistants. In consultation with the faculty, MFA candidates develop an assistantship schedule of approximately 5 hours weekly.
Graduate Assistantship in Public Action — APA5101.01, section 1
Graduate students in Public Action are integrated into the CAPA and related discipline areas as teaching assistants. In consultation with the faculty, MFA candidates develop an assistantship schedule of approximately 5 hours weekly.