GLBL 101 - Introduction to Global and International Issues

Summer 2025 WEB/ASYNC (ONLINE)
2nd summer session: 7/21/25-8/17/25
Professor Derrick Hindery

Learn about political, economic, and environmental issues facing humanity today, including hunger, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, conflict, global health crises, human rights violations, political instability, education and immigration. But don’t despair! We’ll look at various solutions for all the issues we cover! We’ll survey major political, economic, and cultural issues facing people and the planet today. We’ll ask who decides which issues get prioritized and what informs people’s sense of compassion and focus.

Summer 2025 WEB/ASYNC (ONLINE)
2nd summer session: 7/21/25-8/17/25
Professor Derrick Hindery

Learn about political, economic, and environmental issues facing humanity today, including hunger, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, conflict, global health crises, human rights violations, political instability, education and immigration. But don’t despair! We’ll look at various solutions for all the issues we cover! We’ll survey major political, economic, and cultural issues facing people and the planet today. We’ll ask who decides which issues get prioritized and what informs people’s sense of compassion and focus.


Course Details

Department Global Studies
Department Contact Derrick Hindery
Course Type Undergraduate
Credits 4
Dates 7/21/25-8/15/25
Meets Requirements SSC, IC, GP
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