0510-444 - Social Movements in a Global Economy

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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Demonstrations in Seattle, Genoa, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Porto Alegre, and Cochabamba - Economic globalization has given birth to global social movements. This course examines how global economic integration is brought about through multi-national corporations, out sourcing, free trade agreements, international lending, and neo-liberal reforms. We consider impacts (cultural, economic, and health) of these trends on employees, farmers, small businesses, consumers, and the environment in the developed and developing worlds. We examine beliefs and strategies of global social movements responding to these challenges. Part of Latino, Latina, Latin American concentration; the sociology/anthropology; and Spanish language/culture concentrations and minors; and may also be taken as an elective. Part of the international studies Latin American track. (0510-210, 0515-210 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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