PSC 254 ,255 - Globalization & Social Justice

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Muhlenberg College

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Description:

Interdependence and globalization have brought the world closer to American citizens. As their lives become more interconnected with the dynamics of international market and political forces, the traditional distinctions between local and global concerns begin to fade. The events of September 11th, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the cycles of antiglobalization social mobilization have made us acutely aware that national security or national economic prosperity can no longer be conceived apart from the international context. As issues concerning Americans become more "intermestic", the avenues and scopefor affecting socioeconomic and political transformation also change. The course aims to further student understanding of the complex phenomenon of globalization and its impacts. We will analyze how citizens, as social actors, respond to the new challenges posed by globalization. Students will look at how issues of global socioeconomic and political justice are addressed by various citizen groups, social movements, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in areas as diverse as human rights, environmental concerns, cultural diversity, and economic welfare. Meets general academic requirement B (and W which applies to 255 only).

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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