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Globalization and Work


Course Description

The impact of globalization (the spread of economic policies and practices across national boundaries) on businesses, jobs, and workers in different countries.


Athena Title

Globalization and Work


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in SOCI 4560, INTL 4560


Non-Traditional Format

Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 25-50% of overall instructional time.


Prerequisite

SOCI 3750 or SOCI 3850 or SOCI 3950 or INTL 3200 or INTL 3300 or permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered summer semester every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

This course is intended for students in study-abroad programs. It has two objectives. First, students will learn about the impact of globalization on the country and region in which they are living and studying. Second, students will experience at first hand how people's lives are being changed by global forces by helping community members overcome the obstacles to their participation in the modern economy. The activities in which students will be engaged for their service-learning projects may include tutoring of children, teaching computer skills, working in medical clinics, and advising local businesses. Students will be asked to demonstrate their mastery of the course content in written work that is appropriate for an academic context. This will include a report on their service- learning projects.


Topical Outline

I. Introduction to globalization II. Trade and globalization III. Global commodity chains and exports IV. Migration and urbanization V. Education and employment VI. Health care and employment VII. Marginal workers and poverty VIII. Informal sector and entrepreneurship


Syllabus