SO 334 - Global Society

An examination of the global nature of social life in the modern world. Special emphasis will be given to globalization and development, important global social institutions (economic, political, and cultural), the role of globalization in shaping our own identities, and global social issues, particularly poverty, conflict, gender, social movements, and environmental degradation.

Note: Meets Social Scientific Awareness Learning Outcome (SOC) and the Global Engagement Learning Outcome (GLOB)

Four credits.