INTL 238 - Globalization and Environment

Cross-Listed as ENVI 238.

This introductory course interrogates rapidly evolving global economic and political systems from a framework of environmental sustainability. Multiple economic, political, scientific, and philosophical perspectives are considered, as are proposals for system changes. Particular attention is paid to the role of multi-national corporations, international trade and finance patterns and agreements, and global climate change. Questions related to consumption, population, and food production are also considered. The main prerequisite is strong interest in the subject. Every other fall. (4 Credits)