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SOCY 15 - 01   World Society

2018 Summer Quarter

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Career
Undergraduate
Grading
Student Option
Class Number
70342
Type
Lecture
Instruction Mode
In Person
Credits
5 units
General Education
CC
Status
Open
Available Seats
23
Enrollment Capacity
40
Enrolled
17
Wait List Capacity
0
Wait List Total
0

Description

Introduction to comparative and historical sociology. Focuses on the global integration of human society. Examines social changes such as industrialization, globalization, colonial rule, and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. Uses social theory (including ideas from Marx, Weber, and Adam Smith) to explore the making of institutions like the nation-state, the World Trade Organization, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. Fulfills lower-division major requirement.

Class Notes

Note from the instructor for this summer: "This course focuses on the history of colonialism, the early development of capitalism, and how they continue to politically, economically, and ecologically shape our world today."

Meeting Information

Days & Times Room Instructor Meeting Dates
MW 06:00PM-09:30PM Earth&Marine B214 Galindez,K.R. 07/30/18 - 08/31/18
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