POLS 103 - Global Realities:Issues and Resources for Navigating Today's World

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Virginia Wesleyan University

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Description:

Designed to open a window on a wider world for students who want to begin learning about international relations. It begins with a broad overview of political, economic, and cultural patterns in today's global environment, which is followed by an inventory, evaluation, and comparison of information sources about international affairs, including print, broadcast, and cable media, the Internet, and CD-ROM and simulation software. The course concludes with one or more case studies of current global issues, such as international terrorism, the control of rogue states, denuclearizing warfare, international women's issues, international environmental problems, and the impact of global consumerism. Through these case studies, we learn how to identify key international problems, track them in the media, gather information about them, and develop and evaluate possible solutions. Offered each spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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