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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
INTLD001.
Course Title (CB02)
Introduction to Global Studies
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This course provides students with an introduction to Global Studies. Students are offered an interdisciplinary view of the history of globalization and its impacts through an examination of social, cultural, political, economic, and ecological contexts. The course emphasizes the interdependence and connections between global institutions, populations, and individuals using a multidisciplinary lens and highlighting the idea of global citizenship and the multiple sides of the theory of globalization.
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Interdisciplinary Studies]
Discipline 3
[Social Science]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course meets a GE requirement of °®¶¹´«Ã½, CSU GE, and IGETC. It belongs to the Global Studies Degree. The course emphasizes the interdependence and connections between global institutions, populations, and individuals using a multidisciplinary lens and highlighting the idea of global citizenship and the multiple sides of the theory of globalization.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
Yes
Foothill Course ID
GLST 1

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU
°®¶¹´«Ã½ GEArea(s)StatusDetails
2GDX°®¶¹´«Ã½ GE Area D - Social and Behavioral SciencesApproved
2GES°®¶¹´«Ã½ GE - Environment Sustainability and Global CitizenshipApproved
CSU GEArea(s)StatusDetails
CGDYCSU GE Area D - Social SciencesApproved
IGETCArea(s)StatusDetails
IG4XIGETC Area 4 - Social and Behavioral SciencesApproved
C-IDArea(s)StatusDetails
GLSTGlobal StudiesPendingC-ID GLST 101

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
4.0
Maximum Credit Units
4.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours4.08.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
48.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
96.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
96.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)

Methods of Instruction

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Discussion and problem-solving performed in class

Homework and extended projects

In-class exploration of internet sites

Lecture and visual aids

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Assignments

  1. Textbook and supplemental reading assignments will be assigned to analyze cultural, environmental, political, social, and economic dimensions of globalization.
  2. Students’ collaborative exercises in readings and discussions will be evaluated on the basis of analyzing the complexities of the interconnectedness of our world through the lens of globalization theory and its multiple sides.
  3. Student reflection discussions will be focused on analyzing cultural, environmental, political, social, and economic dimensions of globalization.
  4. A research paper or project will be demonstrated to address the goals, functions, achievements and challenges faced by a global or regional organization (e.g., UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund), ILO (International Labor Organization) ADB (African Development Bank).

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Quizzes will be evaluated on the basis of analyzing cultural, environmental, political, social, and economic dimensions of globalization. 
  2. Written Examination will be evaluated on the basis of evaluating the complexities of the interconnectedness of our world through the lens of globalization theory and its multiple sides.
  3. Oral and/or written assignments and presentations in groups will be evaluated on the basis of critical thinking and self-reflection that demonstrate analytical written and oral skills on global processes. 
  4. A research paper or project will be evaluated on the basis of addressing the goals, functions, achievements and challenges faced by a global or regional organization (e.g., UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund), ILO (International Labor Organization) ADB (African Development Bank).

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None
Essential College Facilities:
  • None

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Steger, Manfred.Globalization: A Very Short IntroductionOxford: Oxford University Press2020/5th ed9780198849452
Jackson, Robert.Annual Editions: Global Issues.New York: McGraw-Hill2019/34th ed.9781260494167
Smallman, Shawn, and Kimberly Brown.Introduction to International and Global Studies.Chapel Hill: UNC Press2020/3rd ed.9781469659992
Anderson, Sheldon, Mark Allen Peterson, Stanley W. Toops, and Jeanne A. K. Hey.International Studies: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Global Issues.Routledge2017/4th ed.0813350492
Sachs, Jeffrey D.The Ages of Globalization.Columbia University Press20209780231550482

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • A. Understand various definitions and meanings of globalization.
  • Evaluate globalization's history and identify regional differences.
  • Analyze the economic, political, cultural, and ecological dimensions of globalization from diverse perspectives.
  • Evaluate the various aspects of globalization with contemporary world developments and problems.
  • Analyze the roles and responsibilities of global institutions and individuals as global citizens.

CSLOs

  • Analyze cultural, environmental, political, social, and economic dimensions of globalization

  • Evaluate the complexities of the interconnectedness of our world through the lens of globalization theory and its multiple sides

Outline

  1. Understand various definitions and meanings of globalization.
    1. Globalization and diversity
    2. Conflict and resistance related to globalization, threat to global security, governance of the commons, and the controversies regarding the scope of global governance
    3. Interconnection between social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental dimensions
  2. Evaluate globalization's history and identify regional differences.
    1. History and development of globalization
    2. New technology and information – the role of social media
    3. Independence, dependence, and interdependence
  3. ​​​​​​​Analyze the economic, political, cultural, and ecological dimensions of globalization from diverse perspectives.
    1. ​​​​​​​Social dimensions
      1. ​​​​​​​Gender, sexuality, race, and class: definition, roles, and rights at a regional scale
      2. Education – evaluate educational opportunity, access, and attainment though the lenses of socio-economic status, north south divide, gender
      3. Health and disease, pandemics – explore the impact of wide scale health crisis and successes using global citizenship as a driving principal
      4. Global citizenship – evaluate the tenants of global citizenship and how it impacts social dimensions of globalization
    2. ​​​​​​​Cultural dimensions
      1. ​​​​​​​Analyze the concept and constructs of culture in a globalized world
      2. Investigate guiding principles of cultural awareness: holism, avoiding ethnocentrism, practicing cultural relativism
      3. Religion and ideology: examine major global religions and their roles
      4. Explore languages: dominant and threatened and its role in identity
      5. Compare and contrast local and global cultural heritage
      6. Investigate the clash of civilizations/cultures – indigenous knowledge systems vs modernization
    3. ​​​​​​​Economic dimensions
      1. ​​​​​​​Illustrate the evolution of global economy and financial markets
      2. Identify economic theories and ideology
      3. Describe the international division of labor/the global assembly line
      4. Define transnational corporations
      5. Investigate the role of trade in global citizenship
    4. ​​​​​​​Political dimensions
      1. ​​​​​​​Assess the power of nation-states and non-state actors
      2. Analyze the impact of hegemony
      3. Justify the value of International law
      4. Debate alliances and adversaries as impacting politics
    5. ​​​​​​​Environmental dimensions
      1. ​​​​​​​Compare resource use between renewable and non-renewable resources
      2. Evaluate the relationship between environment, economy, and society
      3. Summarize ownership, extraction, sale, and distribution of resources
  4. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Evaluate the various aspects of globalization with contemporary world developments and problems.
    1. ​​​​​​​Population distribution and patterns
    2. Urban growth and rural areas
    3. Global cities
    4. Migration (definition of refugees, immigrants, migrants, emigrants)
  5. ​​​​​​​Analyze the roles and responsibilities of global institutions and individuals as global citizens.
    1. ​​​​​​​Governmental organizations – regional and multiregional
    2. Non-governmental organizations - regional and multiregional
    3. Case studies of key organizations: The United Nations, World Health Organization; World Bank; World Trade Organization; International Monetary Fund
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