Foundations of Global Studies: Governance

Catalog description

Global Studies II enhances students’ understanding of Global Studies by introducing them to the structures of global governance represented by the United Nations, with its emphasis on human rights, world peace and human development. Students will also review the system of economic governance, represented by key institutions such as the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, and critically explore the challenges associated with governance gaps and how these relate to questions of culture, economics and ecology. The course's methodology includes the study of institutional origins, thought leaders, videos, class discussions, academic research and documentation. In order to register for this course, the student must be an active member of the Global College Student Group.