Course Description
SO 353 Globalization and Asian Societies 4 cr.
- Offered: Fall semester of odd years
- Applies toward the world cultures university requirement (wc).
- Applies toward the perspectives on society (pers) general education requirement.
- Prerequisite: SO 101 and junior standing or instructor permission.
Course examines globalization in a diverse social, cultural, and historical context from both macro and micro level perspectives. Topics also include a survey of world poverty and major global issues concerning a number of Asian nations and regions. Economic reform and dramatic social transformation in China are given primary emphasis as a case study.