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May 19, 2024
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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. Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL& 101.
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. [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]
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