Pols 1503 Globalization

POLS 1503: Globalization

Course Description:

This course examines changes in national economies over the past half-century. Special attention is given to the ways that globalization impacts citizenship, ethnic and religious issues, migration, public health, poverty, and wealth. The course’s cross-cultural context affords the opportunity to address issues of a global nature, which may profoundly influence the conditions under which people live and work.

Required Textbook and Materials:

All course readings can be accessed through web links, which will be provided within each Unit’s Learning Guide.

Some of the materials for this course can be found in this archive.

Software Requirements/Installation:

No special requirements.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Explain the basic concepts and debates over economic globalization.
2. Identify and explain the impacts of globalization across various aspects of life.
3. Analyze the complexity of globalization and the many perspectives and positions of its supporters and critics cross-culturally, as well as develop your own perspective on the issue.
4. Suggest strategies and methods for reducing harms and negative impacts of the globalization process.

Course Schedule and Topics:

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9.

Week 1: Unit 1 – Introduction to Globalization

Week 2: Unit 2 – Global Economic Development

Week 3: Unit 3 – Globalization for Human Rights

Week 4: Unit 4 – Technology and Globalization

Week 5: Unit 5 – Development and Globalization

Week 6: Unit 6 – Culture and Globalization

Week 7: Unit 7 – Health and Globalization

Week 8: Unit 8 – Poverty and Inequality

Week 9: Unit 9 – Course Review and Final Exam