USSO 223 - Seven Debates on Globalization

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Case Western Reserve University

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The sense that the world is entering a new phase of global social, economic and political integration ("globalization") has provoked debate and demonstrations around the world. In this seminar students will actively study, discuss and write about seven contentious issues surrounding globalization; 1) Is there anything new about today's wave of globalization?; 2) Do the institutions for globalization do more harm than good?; 3) Is globalization creating economic value?; 4) Is globalization good for the U.S.?; 5) Is globalization good for the emerging economies?; 6) Does globalization make the world safer?; 7) Is globalization creating a McDonald's world? Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSO, FSCC, FSNA, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

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(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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