SOC 118 - Introduction to Global Studies:CD

5.0 Credits
The origins of, and solutions to, global and national problems. Topics include terrorism, technology, poverty, and the environment. Focus on cultural diversity and U.S. society in global context (was SOCIO 118). Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Apply major sociological perspectives, theories, and concepts to analyze international and intercultural relations. [REASON]
Identify and assess empirical research findings to critically analyze international relations. [REASON]
Analyze and assess the ways in which people influence international relations and examine the role played by collective behaviors. [REASON]
Analyze and assess the ways in which social structures and processes shape international relations and impact people’s lives. [REASON]
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. [EXPLORE]
Identify and assess economic, demographic, political, ecological, structural, and cultural indicators of development. [REASON]
Explain and evaluate the ways in which individuals’ social positions and identities shape their attitudes and views regarding international relations. [EXPLORE]
In individual and group projects, communicate an understanding of sociological principles and their application to international relations both orally and in writing. [COMMUNICATE]
Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]