“Borders and Mobility” will address the persistence of borders – geopolitical, cultural, and linguistic – in a globalized and seemingly borderless world. Borders have consequences regarding the mobility or often immobility of prospective border crossers. This border-im/mobility nexus is illustrated by means of Canadian and Native author Thomas King’s short story “Borders” (1993). In this course, the Canada-U.S. border will serve as a case study to raise awareness about the complexity and diversity of borders in general.
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to read, analyze, and discuss border-related texts in English. Furthermore, the course participants will be able to critically examine the role of geopolitical boundaries and forms of bordering in a globalized world. In addition, students will be able to confidently give a short presentation in English dealing with a range of topics related to borders and contextual information.
Requirements: English presentation plus handout, active participation in class
- Kursleiter/-in: Mehlmer-Mayer, Evelyn
- Kursleiter/-in: Mehlmer-Mayer, Evelyn