SOCI 320: Globalization and Social Change

SOCI 320-001: Social Structure and Globaliza
(Fall 2016)

09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR

Exploratory Hall (formerly Science and Tech II) L003

Section Information for Fall 2016

In this course, we will use economic sociology and globalization studies to understand the global economy and its relationship to societies and cultures around the world. We will seek to answer the following questions:

  • Is America socialist?
  • What is capitalism? What is socialism?
  • What is globalization? Is it capitalist? Is it socialist?
  • What are markets? What are global markets? How do they work?
  • What are corporations? What do they do?
  • What is the financial crisis? How can sociology help you to understand it?

Even though we will discuss difficult topics, the lectures and discussions will be clear and engaging. The goal is that students figure out their answers to the above questions through interesting, high-quality discussion. 

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

While focusing on nature and process of change in human society, considers social impact of political, economic, and environmental change and how lives are shaped by complexities of global social forces. Examines specific global issues such as conflict and security; economic disparity; ecological deterioration; populations and migration; legitimization of commerce; diffusion of innovations; and impact of class, status, and power in modern societies. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Focused Course
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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