This course provides students with an introduction to the study of globalization and the political, cultural, social, environmental and economic forces that shape the global village today. Through an interdisciplinary approach that utilizes anthropology, political science, sociology, geography, philosophy, economics and the arts and sciences, we explore the major themes in global studies with an emphasis on developing critical understandings of these processes and empowering students to be active participants in the global system.

This course examines contemporary social, economic, political, cultural and environmental change in a global context. It introduces students to the origins, current status and future trends of transnational issues confronting the global community, explores the emergence of global economy, new systems of world order, transnational social movements, global governance, and collective global responsibilities. Through the examination of specific global problems such as economic inequality, population trends, human rights, conflict, security and environmental problems we will consider the impact of globalization around the world.