GS 2 - Political, Economic, and Cultural Globalization

    Recent Professors
    SARAH THOMPSON
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    42–44 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Enrollment Limitation: Eligibility for college-level composition as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method.
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of GS 2
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course introduces students to the origins, current status, and future trends of major transnational issues confronting the global community. Predominant issues will focus on political, economic, and cultural globalization. Within that, topics may include population trends; economic development and inequality; basic human needs (for food, water, health care); human rights; international conflict, resource, and security concerns; cultural exchange, destruction, and creation; and environmental problems. The course also focuses on global governance, including the study of collective global responsibilities.
    Usually Held
    Mon 5:00pm–7:50pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:45am