This course examines environmental, social, demographic and economic issues in selected world regions. The course may change from semester to semester as we select a range of current topics from each part of the world, which may include, for example, the impact of drought in Africa, tourism in the Caribbean, and rapid economic growth in East Asia. We also address geopolitical themes that reflect the interaction of culture and territory, such as the conflict between ethno-religious groups for control of places that range from Sri Lanka or the Sudan. Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core International Studies (IS) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information. In addition to meeting the university Core International Studies requirement, this course meets the Non-Western/Third World IS requirement for Communication Sciences majors. Please note the recent update to the Core IS requirement at www.temple.edu/vpus/resources/coreupdates.htm#coreisupdate.