SO 2220 - Global Social Problems

This course explores pressing global problems like poverty, war, discrimination against women, human trafficking, political repression, human rights violations, refugee resettlement, terrorism, and global warming, deforestation and other environmental challenges. Readings, films and guest speakers from or working in solidarity with the people of countries around the world will help students understand these problems, learn about some of the many organizations and agencies that are working on them, and gain insight into the diverse job opportunities there are in international development, human rights advocacy, conflict mediation, and related fields. (4 Credits) Not open to students who have taken SO 3040.