21st Century Global Issues

As problems migrate across national boundaries, they become global issues which is known as globalization. These issues are related to population growth and the movement of people, international trade and finance, energy use, environmental impact, the spread of disease and hunger, and the control of weapons of mass destruction. These are all examples of challenges that must be addressed by all nations. This course guides students through the complex process of understanding the character of global issues, including identifying the root causes, the social and political implications, the impacted populations, and applicable power players. Students will analyze global issues, applying their analyses through team and individual projects. Additionally, students will be encouraged to reflect on how these issues may affect them personally and how to formulate strategies to critically assess with transnational problems.