R: Two Passports Are For Traitors

Thursday, September 8th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Calhoun Parlor

van Dyck, Anthony. The Betrayal of Christ. circa 1608-1630. Oil on canvas. 55.8 x 44.5 cm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis.

In an increasingly globalized world, Americans find themselves spending extended periods of their lives abroad for work and in marriages with spouses from other countries. Whether for themselves or for their children, the decision of deciding a nationality can be an emotional one. Many compromise with a dual-citizenship; is this an oxymoron? Should citizenship ever be merely a synonym for convenience when traveling or working abroad? Join us this week for an important debate on the meaning of citizenship in a global world.