AGEC 450
Lecture, guided reading and discussion of topic of general interest on global issues, especially issues on food
and agriculture. Topics will vary depending on the interests and background of the students enrolled.
A student who completes this course should be able to:
- Develop an understanding and appreciation for the historical causes and consequences
of globalization.
- Evaluate, analyze, and assess the economic causes and consequences of international
trade, emigration and immigration, and globalization.
- Investigate the costs and benefits, winners and losers, and strengths and weaknesses
of global markets, free trade and fair trade, outsourcing.
- Synthesize specific topics in globalization studies and literature, including identity
and culture, structural adjustment of world economic institutions, resistance to globalization, technological change,
cultural change caused by globalization, and global terrorism.
- Have solid written communication and oral communication skills, built by using weekly
writing assignments, class discussions and presentations, and extensive instructor feedback and revision.
- Explain and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of interdisciplinary research.