An examination of social problems in the contemporary world. Emphasis will be on the causes and effects of the world system and the problems created by globalization. Demographic issues of population growth and migrations, racial, ethnic, and economic inequality as well as deviance issues of crime and drug abuse will be stressed.
Class meets four hours each week.
Students should expect to spend ten hours each week preparing for quizzes and exams. B. Films C. Class Discussions Student Knowledge Objectives Students should become much better informed about the academic study of the problems which face us today. Students should be able to see the difference between the myths about these problems and the reality and how the myths were created. The student should be able to think about social problems critically and creatively. They must learn to discern the difference between personal opinion and empirically supported positions.