SOCY 250 - Globalization Issues

An exploration of social forces contributing to global inequalities and the dynamics of global patterns (immigration, refugees, displaced persons, social conflict, health/environmental issues, and social movements). Students examine consequences of global forces and their effects on institutions and individuals. PREREQUISITE(S): ANTH 201 or SOCY 100 or consent of department. Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly SO 240.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Use and explain sociological globalization concepts.
Recognize and apply sociological theories and concepts as they relate to global stratification.
Identify and analyze racial, ethnic and gender patterns connected to global social forces.
Describe population movements and explain their relationship to global structural patterns.
Employ global concepts to interpret social conflict relating to globalization issues.
Interpret data relating to effects of globalization on social institutions.

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