5 credits

Globalization has brought with it a shared understanding of human rights and a new set of social problems. Students in this course examine the issues of social justice that are prominent in the new global community. They also explore the role of women, environmental justice, the responsibility of richer nations to poorer nations, the promotion of diversity, the protection of human rights, and other contemporary issues. Students learn about the international organizations dedicated to promoting social justice and consider the importance of social justice in international relations. Throughout the course, students reflect on and respond to personal questions regarding perspectives, responsibilities, and roles in achieving global social justice. Finally, students consider how their personal ideology on global social justice has changed as a result of course readings, discussions, and applications.