Global Studies Anchor Courses

SOCI 2374
Global Issues and Social Change

A macro-level analysis of the dynamic processes of change affecting the increasingly global community, with emphasis on the role of technology. The course focuses on current trends in the broad topics of human ecology, human rights, the environment, culture and social institutions. Special attention is devoted to conflict and security, international governmental and non-governmental entities, social movements, and the role of the "global citizen." (a core curriculum course)

ECON 2311 or GEOG 2312
Economic Geography

Analytical study of the historical development of particular economic distributions as they relate to social, cultural, political and physical factors. Includes critical inquiry into the reasons for location of various types of economic activity, production and marketing. This course explores markets and people across time and spatial dimensions. The course also discusses exchange rates and factors that influence them. It includes analysis of world fundamental occupations and commodities. (a core curriculum course)