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HIST 249 001 (CRN: 14799)

GLOBALIZATION IN WORLD HISTORY

Long Title: GLOBALIZATION IN WORLD HISTORY
Department: History
Instructor: Pollnitz, Aysha
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 7
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 3:03PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
 
Description: This course examines the forces driving globalization, including technologies, trade patterns, and migrations. It analyzes disease exchange and the political, economic, and cultural impacts of international interactions. Students will consider the rise and limitations of international law, diplomacy, and international organizations in managing globalization. This is a core course for the Major in Global Affairs.