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ASO 205: Global And Societal Development And Conflict

4 credits

Issues in this course are examined from the perspectives of the social sciences, using core constructs of each as frameworks for understanding the complex forces that shape our social and individual world. Principles of inquiry are used in the course to support students’ abilities to apply knowledge to daily problems.

Learning Goals

Develop understanding of various political, social, economic, and geo-political sources of development and conflict in the contemporary world using analytical tools primarily of political science, economics, and sociology.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2024

Global And Societal Development And Conflict
0613-205-045 C. Mirra Oct 21 - Dec 11 Online 4

 
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