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HIST 410 Globalization Units: 6.00
A history of the rise of global trade, competition, cultural exchange, warfare, imperialism, and development. An examination of the benefits and pitfalls of globalization, the winners and losers, in both the developing world and the rich Western world. Other issues include the possible link between globalization and income inequality and the welfare state.
Learning Hours: 288 (72 Seminar, 216 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Registration in a HIST Major or Joint Honours Plan and a minimum grade of C+ in 6.0 units from HIST 300-330.
Exclusion HIST 411/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Study the long historical roots of our contemporary ‘globalized’ economy and society.
- Consider contentious debates from differing political viewpoints.
- Engage with the literature linking globalization to the declining fortunes of the working class.
- Read widely in various disciplines including economic history, political science and sociology.
- Research and write papers grounded in a wide variety of sources including official government documents, think tank reports, and the work of the World Bank, IMF, and the OECD. Acquire fluency in historical statistics.