Global Society Cluster

For academic year 2023-2024. 

The Global Society cluster explores the changing meanings of globalization from multiple perspectives. Globalization is a term with which we are all familiar though its definition is constantly evolving. It is not a static phenomenon. What does globalization mean for individuals in a given time or place, for instance in Worcester today?  How do individual experiences intersect with much broader forces? Together, through various approaches across disciplines, we will examine how humans have navigated cultural differences, and how communities around the globe experience personal, political and social change.  Whose voices and stories often prevail?  Whose have often been buried? Our seminars will incorporate works by artists and scholars from a range of geographical regions throughout and beyond the United States.  Cluster co-curricular activities will encourage building community and new perspectives through dialogue and active listening, as we reflect on our shared responsibilities as global citizens. Students in the Global Society cluster will also have opportunities to explore local cultural institutions and organizations in and around Worcester.