SOCY-150 Societies in Global Perspective FA4 (3)

Focuses on the process of global social change as a critical factor in understanding contemporary societies. It emphasizes macrosociology (the study of large organizations and whole societies) and the creation of today’s global society, including similarities and differences within it. Two major themes-modernization and globalization-are emphasized and their implications for individuals, groups, communities, societies, and governments are explored. Usually Offered: fall and spring.