Introduction to the Politics of Globalization and Trade

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The focus in the course is on the controversy surrounding, political implication of, and politics affecting, globalization and international trade. Political theories and methods are used to explain civic engagement, global integration, protest movements, job creation from trade, international trade policies, and trade agreements. Topics covered include identity and cross-national interactions, the pace and manifestation of globalization, civil society organizations, sustainability, perceptions of trade, trade negotiations, and trade agreements.