The Special Topics course offers an opportunity for program faculty to focus on significant areas of current interest in the field of arts administration. Topic for Summer 2019: The Global Landscape of Philanthropy. Philanthropy is defined by unique cultures and local traditions of giving. North American fundraising models and tactics are occasionally adapted in other countries. But, each culture has its own expressions of generosity, resulting in diverse approaches throughout the globe. This course will examine how individual giving, community giving, institutional giving, and governments thrive differently in different places. Drawing on contemporary texts and with input from experts around the globe, students will be engaged in a discussion of mission, management, and fundraising around the world.