SOC-2401 - Global Societies and Globalization* (B, C) (3)

Prerequisite: POL-1050 or ECN-1200 or GRY-1050 or SOC-1010
This course examines global societies and globalization from a sociological perspective. Students review how societies differ based on culture and technology, and a range of globalization issues, including technology, culture, migration, economics, inequality, politics, sustainable development goals, families, health, education, environment, climate change, and global justice movements. This course satisfies the General Education Social/Behavioral Science requirement and the Core Competency for Cultural and Global Awareness.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Examine income, wealth, technological and cultural differences between low, middle and high-income countries globally.

CO2 - Explain causes and consequences of global inequality and possible solutions.

CO3 - Examine globalization, its history, characteristics and consequences.

CO4 - Analyze various global social problems, such as poverty, education, health, and climate change.

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