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Corporate Social Impact: Comparing UK and US Policies and Practices
London, England
Cases in Public-Private Infrastructure Development
London, England
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London, England
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Oxford, England
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Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai
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Paris: Modernism and the Arts, Then and Now
Paris, France
Art Therapy—International, Social, and Cultural Diversity
Loire Valley , France
Uses of History in Int'l Affairs: History, Memory
& Politics in Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Sustainable Tourism & Development in Guatemala
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Cultural Foundations of 21C Education: Secularism, Religion, and Globalization
Istanbul, Turkey
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London, ENGLAND
Course Dates: May 15, 19-22, 27, 29 & July 29 (all courses 6-10 p.m.)
Overseas: June 1-6
SMPP 297.61 (3 credits) –AND— SMPP 297.62 (3 credits)
Professor Jennifer J. Griffin
PROGRAM
Investigates corporate policies and practices of social impact in the UK and United States. Although both countries share a common pluralist heritage, each country has over time adopted different norms and beliefs affecting how governments, businesses, and civil society co-create value. A cluster of initiatives has led to a convergence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) expertise in the U.K., while many U.S. firms have a checkered past regarding CSR. A close comparison of U.S. and U.K. CSR policies and practices suggest vastly different levels of engagement, interest, and reporting in all three sectors. This class explores the similarities, differences, and consequences of corporate social impacts by focusing on three controversial industries: tobacco, alcohol, and petrochemicals. This course expands existing conceptual frameworks by integrating three perspectives: (1) corporate strategy, (2) international globalization and civil society, and (3) corporate social responsibility. Please click here to view the syllabus.
COSTS
The cost of the program is estimated at $6,776 for six credits tuition, study abroad insurance, group meals, in-country transportation, and group cultural events. International airfare and personal expenses are not included.
MORE INFORMATION
Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Griffin by e-mail at jgriffin@gwu.edu or to the Office for Study Abroad (OSA) at 202-994-1649, e-mail studyabr@gwu.edu.
TO APPLY
Students need to contact Professor Griffin, attend her information session, and complete the online application.
Applications are due by FEBRUARY 29, 2008. A nonrefundable fee will apply to students who withdraw after the registration deadline.
Click here for more information on registration, withdrawal, and other Summer Abroad policies.
NOTE: Please be advised that the fees listed are based on estimates and are subject to change. GW reserves the right to cancel this program at any time without notice.
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