Globalization: Changing Economy and Culture 3620-GC-SP-OG

Globalization doesn’t just involve the US and China. But these two countries and their historic roles in the new world economy in many ways define the experience. After equipping ourselves with a theoretical tool kit to critically assess who wields power in a global economy, we will investigate American and Chinese power holders as well as economic and cultural trends such as the establishment and expansion of the EU to appreciate the transformative capacity of globalization. What we learn through exploring globalization via these cases should help students appreciate the processes and impacts of the EU, countries in Latin America or Africa, regions of Southeast or Central Asia –whatever part of the world matters to each one of us.
Topics:
• Capitalist reorganization
• Location of power
• Globalization’s impact on China
• Chinese adaptations & oppositions
• Reversal of fortunes

Type of course

general courses

Course coordinators

Anton Saifullayeu

Learning outcomes

According to the course description and the student's interests

Assessment criteria

Written or oral exam

Additional information

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