College: Made in China?

In an age of nationalism - of Trump, Xi, Modi, and Putin - Western-style liberal arts colleges are, paradoxically, springing up across the world. What’s behind this renaissance and how does it square with the growing anxiety in the U.S. about the value of a college degree? Students will Skype, WeChat, and meet personally with advocates and critics, presidents and protestors, and faculty and students who are involved in these ventures. The course will culminate in a debate on the perils and possibilities of going truly global.