GS 101

Introduction to Global Studies

An interdisciplinary introduction to the contemporary world that focuses on the ideological, political, economic and cultural dimensions of globalization. The class considers the principal actors, institutions, processes, and power relations that have shaped the challenges and opportunities associated with globalization, drawing on case studies to explore selected world issues in greater depth. Exclusions: GS100, (DI100 or DI200 taken prior to 1996)