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Oct 31, 2024
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SOC 118 - Introduction to Global Studies:CD
5.0 Credits Examination of global trends and social change through sociological theories. Topics include international development, global conflict and inequalities, public health, population change, and global media. Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101 or instructor permission. Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs) Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Apply major sociological perspectives, theories, and concepts to analyze international and intercultural relations.
- Identify and assess empirical research findings to critically analyze international relations.
- Analyze and assess the ways in which people influence international relations and examine the role played by collective behaviors.
- Analyze and assess the ways in which social structures and processes shape international relations and impact people’s lives.
- Analyze and evaluate the roles of nationality, race and ethnicity, social class, gender, and other social positions and identities in shaping individuals’ lives and the structures of international relations.
- Identify and assess economic, demographic, political, ecological, structural, and cultural indicators of development.
- Explain and evaluate the ways in which individuals’ social positions and identities shape their attitudes and views regarding international relations.
- In individual and group projects, communicate an understanding of sociological principles and their application to international relations both orally and in writing.
- Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.
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