Sociology 262 - Globalization and Inequality

This 4-credit course examines the sociological history, content, and implications of globalization and inequality primarily outside of a U.S. framework and in the process, will help students to develop and apply their `sociological imagination? -- a combination of theory, concepts, methods, and empirical data -- to broaden their knowledge, sharpen critical thinking skills, incorporate both objectivity and personal experiences, and to communicate effectively through writing to analyze real-world issues and contexts related to the complex and multi-level interconnections of historical, political, economic, and cultural dynamics taking place in different nations and societies all around the world. Using readings, class discussions, small group activities, films & videos, and student-designed projects to explore theories of globalization; the global economy; political globalization; globalization and culture; environmental sustainability; local-global linkages; civil society, human rights, anti-globalization social movements; globalization and gender/race/ethnicity; and international migration. (Gen. Ed. SB, DG)