SOCI 8 - Intro to Global Studies

    Recent Professors
    S. Ranganathan
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    50 students
    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Global Studies, including the history of globalization, and economic, political, social, cultural and ecological developments related to the process of globalization. Included among the explored topics are the environment, migration, human rights, peace and conflict, global trade, tourism, militarism, dispersal of cultural practices and products and the changing relationships among people and countries. Particular attention will be paid to the salience of gender, class, racial/ethnic dimensions of these issues.
    Usually Held
    Wed 10:00am–11:15am