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POLS9: GLOBAL SOCIAL CHANGE

Course Description

This course examines the social, economic and political forces that have led to a process known as "globalization." It explores how the global integration of societies, economies, and cultures fundamentally transforms human life with specific emphasis on: the global economy and economic development; transnational political organizations; culture and identity; the effect of globalization on social stratification, including gender/race/ethnic inequalities; transnational migration; environmental change; and transnational social movements. Also listed as SOC 9. PREREQUISITE: English 250 ADVISORY: English 1A

Learning Outcomes

To examine how institutional forces shape a global society and reflect critically on the process of global social change
To examine the linkages between local and global processes and the ways in which various social groups are affected by the global social change
To evaluate theories and explanations of global social change and globalization
To analyze global social problems, such as environmental degradation, clandestine migration, gender inequality, global slums, etc. and to propose possible solutions
To examine responses to global social changes through various social movements and forms of resistance
To analyze the role of information technology and communication flows in global social change and to evaluate their impact on local and global cultures