Global Challenges: Testing your Idea with Social Science

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Students work with the instructor to develop a data collection plan that permits student to explore and answer a research question on a topic of their interest related to global issues such as geopolitics, migration, climate change, global health, etc. The class provides students with the necessary interview, survey, data collection, discourse analysis, and writing/presentation skills to successfully answer a research question of their choosing related to global issues. Students will utilize independent research, critical analysis, ethical reflection, and written and oral communication skills in synthesizing relevant academic literature and to extend and develop original ideas. Students will be expected to complete their project and make a presentation at the end of the semester. This class can be taken with or without taking IRDP 471.