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Global & International Studies (GIST)

Courses

GIST 250   Introduction to Globalization (3 Hours)

This course will provide students with the origins and current implications of globalization. In this course, students will examine the question "what is globalization?" The topics covered include economic and political globalization as well as global security, culture and environmental issues. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the variation in global issues that influence national policy and our daily lives. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

GIST 250

  • Title: Introduction to Globalization
  • Number: GIST 250
  • Effective Term: Spring 2015
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Contact Hours: 3
  • Lecture Hours: 3

Description:

This course will provide students with the origins and current implications of globalization. In this course, students will examine the question "what is globalization?" The topics covered include economic and political globalization as well as global security, culture and environmental issues. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the variation in global issues that influence national policy and our daily lives. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Course Fees:

Textbooks:

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Supplies:

Objectives

  1. Identify ideologies and definitions of globalization.
  2. Discuss the history of globalization.
  3. Describe the different forms of globalization.
  4. Assess some of the effects of technology on globalization.
  5. Trace some of the processes of economic globalization.
  6. Analyze some tensions that underlie political globalization.
  7. Explain how multilateralism can increase the security of globalization.
  8. Evaluate cultural globalization including beneficial and harmful example.
  9. Explain the impact of globalization and migration.
  10. Enumerate the major issues linked to environmental globalization.
  11. Define and explain the future of the nation state.
  12. Discuss human rights and democracy in a globalizing world.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Globalization and its Origins

A. Compare and contrast conflicting ideologies of globalization.

B. Identify the competing definitions of globalization.

II. History of Globalization

A. Compare different historical paths to globalization.

B. Discuss various forms of globalization.

III. Alternative Globalizations

A. Differentiate top-down from bottom-up globalization.

B. Review components of social justice.

C. Describe the different forms of Islamic globalization.

IV. Technology and Globalization

A. Classify some effects of technology on the scale and permeability of political, economic, social, and cultural identifies.

B. Assess the impact of the Internet on political protests

C. Evaluate controversial uses of technology

V. Economic Globalization

A. Trace the processes, according to neoliberalism, through which class power is restored to power elites following creative destruction.

B. Outline some of the benefits that can accrue from open trade.

VI. Political Globalization

A. Relate definitions of civil society to political positions on globalization.

B. Analyze the global tension that exists between the underrepresented and the great powers.

VII. Security Globalization

A. Explain how multilateralism can increase global security.

B. Review the use of cyber tactics in past conflicts.

VIII. Cultural Globalization

A. Discuss the controversial aspects of Samuel Huntington’s paper on the clash of civilizations.

B. Evaluate the Mcdonaldisation paradigm with a view at how well it accommodates the local.

IX. Globalization and Migration

A. Explain the impact of migration in both positive and negative terms.

B. Examine the resentment and opposition to immigration as exemplified in either the United States or Europe.

X. Environmental Globalization

A. Enumerate the major environmental issues linked to globalization.

B. Evaluate how countries have tried to manage environmental concerns

XI. The Future of the Nation State

A. Enumerate the most commonly used Definitions of the state

B. Identify and explain some possible future state adaptations to national identity.

XII. Human Rights and Democracy in a Globalizing World

A. Enumerate the different rights (positive and negative) that encompass the human rights laid out by international organizations.

B. Discuss whether international norms are essential to most human rights.

Method of Evaluation and Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

20-40%     A mid-term and final exam which will constitute 20 to 40% of the final grade.

20-40%     Five short writing assignments. Each paper will be 2-3 pages. 

10-20%     Three map quizzes for three general regions of the world. 

10-20%     Class participation will constitute of the final grade.

Grade Criteria:

90 – 100% = A
80 – 89% = B
70 – 79% = C
60 – 69% = D
0 – 59 % = F

Caveats:

Student Responsibilities:

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.