IST 382 Global Kentucky
This course explores how Kentucky is connected to the world. Adopting an interdisciplinary and multimodal approach, we will explore the economic, social, and environmental connections that make the Commonwealth of Kentucky a site of global forces through such topics as bourbon, horse-racing, international commerce, and migration. The course will consist of readings, discussions, guest lectures, and field trips. A unique and special emphasis will be placed on developing career readiness skills for such global job opportunities in Kentucky and beyond.