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Course Description

Understanding Globalization: Preparing for the 21st Century

Target Audience

Work Force Certification.

Full Description

Globalization is the process of integrating national economies, political structures, and cultures into a single, world-wide, interdependent system.

In this course we will explore the basics of Globalization: what it is and how to understand it as an economic, political and a cultural phenomenon.

This self-paced course examines both sides of the Globalization debate in a unique, interactive learning environment.

The course includes:

40 learning modules
110 short question/answer exercises*
Links to online resources and databases
Online quizzes and final exam*
Discussion Board

Modules cover a single topic. Each module uses 2-3 question/answer exercises designed to facilitate learning. Exercises involve data gathering, chart making, research, readings, and links to other sites. Modules take 5 - 20 minutes to complete. The discussion board allows you to share your ideas with other students.

Assessment

Assessment includes:

Facilitator reviews of student questions and comments on Discussion Board
Continuous student self-assessment using question/answer exercises
Online multiple-choice quizzes
Final exam (objective, multiple-choice questions)

Educational Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be conversant with the basics of the debate on Globalization. The course is designed to bring the student "up to speed" on the fundamentals of this important topic.

The student will learn the following:

Why critics argue that global economic expansion creates poverty in many countries
Why the U.N., WTO, and IMF are controversial
How to define, understand, and use basic concepts in global economics such as:
  Comparative Advantage
  Trade Deficit
  Exchange Rate
  GDP, GNP and Income per Capita
How to understand the fundamental economic issues related to Globalization, including:
  Outsourcing
  Tariffs and Protectionism
  Policies of the IMF
  Free Trade Associations: NAFTA
How to understand basic arguments on political and cultural issues, such as:
  Human Rights
  Cosmopolitanism
  Nationalism

In addition to factual knowledge in the areas listed above, the student will learn researching, communication, and thinking skills.

Created on ... February 07, 2004 Revised 11:36 1/27/2005