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PSCI-6204: Theories of Globalization

Description: Examination of past and present eras of globalization through various theoretical perspectives. Addresses colonialism and emergence of western models for development of poor countries. Controversies about impacts of current globalization on the nation-state, cultures, ecosystems, and racial/ethnic/gender inequalities. Explores present trends, such as globalization of agriculture and food systems, industrial production, migration, human rights, and anti-globalization resistance. Prerequisite may be substituted for any equivalent 5000 level international course.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: GIA-5264 or UAP-5264

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: ASPT-6014, GIA-6204

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 2

Average GPA: 3.81 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 48.55%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Bikrum S Gill202085.7%14.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.811
Rohan Kalyan2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.821

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