SOC 265 - Soc Issues/Prob Global World

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course focuses on helping students to better understand a range of contemporary social issues problems in a globalized world. The issues will be examined in several regions of the world with particular emphasis on Africa. Issues to be examined include: inequalities in life chances, wages and work, gender and education; crime, war, and terrorism; urbanization and population growth, ecological and environmental sustainability. The nature and dimensions of globalization as well as the social theories for analyzing the problems associated with globalization will be examined.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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