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Course Description
This course takes an in-depth look at globalization: a term used frequently but not often understood in its entirety. The accelerating interconnectedness of our world's environment, political entities, economies and cultures the term "globalization" implies is one of the most powerful and controversial phenomena of our time.
The historical context of globalization is examined to provide a broader understanding of this movement and help the student gain insights into how it will impact a future global society. Key developments in the US, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East will be looked at through events such as major wars, decolonization, the fall of empires and the birth of nations.
- View the syllabus (45 hs. / 4.5 credits*)
Content
These are just a few of the topics addressed in this course. Please take a look at the instructor’s syllabus for a complete description of the course contents.
- World War II & the world after Adolf Hitler
- Reconstructing West & East
- Decolonization & the non-alignment movement
- Wars of the Cold War
- The gold standard, oil economies & the new strategic situation
- Social changes in post-industrial societies
- What is globalization?
- Fall of the Soviet Union
- Africa & Asia since 1991
- Latin America since 1991
- Black markets and international trade
- World business and politics since 1991: central Asia, Europe, the US and the Middle East
* Please see Diploma & Credits section to get more info.