Course Description
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Course Name
Globalization and Society
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Host University
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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Location
Lima, Peru
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Area of Study
International Relations, Sociology
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Language Level
High Advanced
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits0
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Summary
The course analyzes globalization as an economic, political, social, and cultural phenomenon. It seeks to understand the effects of globalization on the gap between developed and developing countries; how it potentially intensifies inequality within countries; its impact on the quality of democratic governance and how it shapes the identity of local populations. Case studies will be used to demonstrate the impact of globalization on society, both in Latin America and in other regions of the world.
Course Disclaimer
Please note that there are no beginning level courses offered in this program.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.