This is a page for INR 3011, Globalization, with Scott Solomon as the instructor. The
syllabus for the class will be provided along with the study guides for
the tests and notes. Test 1 Review Notes 8/27-9/15 Test 2 Review Notes 9/22-10/08 Test 3 Review Notes 10/15-11/03 Test 4 Review Notes 11/10-12/03 Fall 2009 Dr. M. Scott Solomon International Studies/College of Arts & Sciences Email: msolomon@cas.usf.edu Globalization is a core course, a requirement for International Studies majors who matriculate in Fall Semester 2005 or later. Course Objectives: This course is an introduction to ‘globalization,’ a contested term that resists a simple definition. Given the large number of themes considered part of globalization, we will take a survey approach. While we will not be able to cover every aspect of globalization this course will provide you with a solid foundation for future study. Globalization is often broken down into economic, political, social, and cultural aspects, but even this typology obscures the way each is deeply conditioned by the others. Ideally, students will leave this course with a sense of the historical trajectory of globalization(s), the increasing interdependence of states and communities, and the extensive and intensive nature of this interdependence. Texts: There are three required texts for this course, available at the campus bookstore. One copy of each text is on three-hour reserve at the library. You are strongly encouraged to purchase these textbooks, as they are essential for the course. 1. Globalization: A Very Short Introduction, 2nd ed., Manfred B. Steger, (Oxford, 2009) 2. Introducing Global Issues, 4th ed., Michael T. Snarr & D. Neil Snarr (Lynne Rienner, 2008) 3. In the Name of Identity: Violence and the Need to Belong, Amin Maalouf (Penguin, 2003) There are several readings (or links to readings) on the Blackboard site for our course, and other readings may be added. You should familiarize yourself with the Blackboard system and check the course site regularly. Also, given the subject matter of this course I expect you to be familiar with current events. You should regularly read a quality national newspaper such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, or similar newspapers. They are available online, free of charge. If you are interested in reading newspapers from other countries a good place to start is www.thepaperboy.com. We will watch several segments from the PBS series The Commanding Heights. PBS has a very useful website that allows viewing of the entire series, provides timelines, glossaries of terms and ideas, and other valuable information for students of globalization. You can access the site at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/hi/index.html Assessment: Your grade will be determined by four exams. Each exam will cover the portion of the course immediately preceding the exam. Since students have different strengths and everyone is entitled to a bad day, I will weight the exams as follows: Highest score = 35% Second highest score = 25% Third highest score = 25% Lowest score = 15% Your final grade will then correspond to the grade scale below: 97.5-100 = A+ 92.5-97.49 = A 89.5-92.49 = A- 87.5-89.49 = B+ 82.5-87.49 = B 79.5-82.49 = B- 77.5-79.49 = C+ 72.5-77.49 = C 69.5-72.49 = C- 67.5-69.49 = D+ 62.5-67.49 = D 59.5-62.49 = D- 0-59.49 = F Exams will be taken in class on the scheduled dates on the course schedule. On exam days bring only a #2 pencil and your university ID or photo ID. Do not bring any class materials or notes with you. Any extra materials (bags, backpacks, etc.) will be deposited at the front of the room and collected after you’ve turned in your exam. While taking the exam your eyes should be only on your exam. No conversation of any kind is allowed during exams. Violation of these policies is grounds for confiscation of your exam materials and a zero grade on the exam. Make-up exams are only available to students with documented emergencies or advanced permission from the instructor. Make-up exams will be administered by the graduate assistant and may vary substantially in form. Attendance: Attendance in this course is not part of your grade. That being said, student grades are highly correlated with class attendance. Lecture notes are only available by coming to class. University emergencies: In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Blackboard, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor Blackboard site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information. Graduate Assistant: Please contact the graduate assistant if you have questions about the course, readings, etc. I have scheduled office hours available if you need assistance with the course material. Classroom Issues: While I encourage students to ask questions and participate in occasional class discussions, it is imperative that students not carry on conversations with others during class nor engage in any other disruptive behavior. I expect you to arrive on time and stay the entire class. While I don’t mind students bringing a drink to class, please refrain from eating during the class. I will not hesitate in asking a student to leave the room if they are distracting other students. Should you choose to utilize a laptop computer for class notes please be considerate of the instructor and other students. I reserve the right to deny you the use of a laptop if you are utilizing it for non-class related purposes. Finally, students are expected to be familiar with university policies on academic honesty, and conduct themselves accordingly (http://www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/0809/adadap.htm). Any form of academic dishonesty (cheating on an exam, etc.) will result in an FF grade for the class, and/or other sanctions. Students with disabilities are responsible for registering with the Office of Student Disabilities Services in order to receive special accommodations and services. Please notify the instructor during the first week of classes if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed for this course. A letter from the USF Disability Services Office must accompany this request. Students are free to record class lectures for personal use after obtaining the permission of the instructor. Students are not permitted to sell or distribute recorded lectures. (BB) = available on Blackboard under Course Documents Course Schedule Aug 25 Course Introduction Aug 27 Defining Globalization Steger - Ch. 1 Sep 1 A Brief History of Globalization Steger – Ch. 2 Sep 3 Economic Globalization Steger – Ch. 3 Sep 8 Globalization and Trade Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 6 Sep 10 Globalization and Finance Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 7 Sep 15 Global Poverty and Inequality Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 8 Sep 17 Exam # 1 Sep 22 Political Globalization Steger – Ch. 4 Sep 24 Globalization and Nationalism Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 3 Sep 29 Globalization and Human Rights Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 4 Oct 1 Globalization and International Security Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 2 Oct 6 Globalization and Culture Steger – Ch. 5 Oct 8 Ideologies of Globalization Steger – Ch. 7 Oct 13 Exam # 2 Oct 15 Global Population Issues Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 9 Oct 20 Hispanic Migration to the U.S. ‘The Hispanic Challenge’ Huntington (BB) ‘Responses to Huntington’ (BB) Oct 22 Migrant Contract Workers ‘Gender, Class and Transnational Politics’ Rupert & Solomon (BB) Oct 27 Women and Development/Micro-credit Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 10 ‘Millions for Millions’ Bruck (BB) Oct 29 Globalization and Public Health Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 12 Nov 3 Asia’s Rise? ‘Thing Again: Asia’s Rise’ Pei (BB) ‘The Next Asian Miracle’ Huang (BB) Nov 5 Exam #3 Nov 10 Globalization and the Environment Steger – Ch. 6 Nov 12 The Atmospheric Commons Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 14 Nov 17 Identity and Globalization I Maalouf – In the Name of Identity, pp. 1-83 Nov 19 Identity and Globalization II Maalouf – In the Name of Identity, pp. 87-164 Nov 24 Resource Conflict Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 15 Nov 26 NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 1 The Future of Global Governance Snarr & Snarr – Ch. 16 Dec 3 The Future of Globalization and Exam Review Steger – Ch. 8 Dec 10 Exam #4 – NOTE – Exam period is 7:30am-9:30am |