Globalization and Social Change.

Catalog description

This course provides students with the ability to apply social science concepts and approaches to better understand the ways in which globalization impacts societies and individuals. The course will also highlight the ways in which sociological theory applies to contemporary forms of social interaction at the global level, international travel and migration, global business, and relationships between countries. Students will also learn how globalization has impacted marriage and family arrangements, educational institutions, work environments, and perceptions of human rights related to race, class, gender, and sexuality.