POLI 3510 Globalization

Name: Globalization
Rating: 4.36 (299 reviews)

This course examines the political, economic, social, and cultural implications of the increasingly integrated world system. The course focuses on conflicting assessments of international institutions (IMF, World Bank, WTO) and political governance; the impact of economic integration; and the effects of globalization on state sovereignty, democracy, and social cohesion. Specific case studies will include: globalization and the environment; globalization, gender, and work; globalization and immigration/migration; globalization and the illicit economy, and anti-globalization social movements and activism.

Course overview

Department: Political Science
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Satisfies core: Cultural Diversity

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Requirements fulfilled

University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

4.36 / 5

Based on 299 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Paul Christensen
Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.55/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Paul Christensen · Stokes Hall 295S MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered