Course Renewal Feedback

Course Renewal Status: Course renewed on 10/15/2021.

Feedback: GEAC felt that if the students follow the assignment prompts, they will
address the LOs.

The following pages include the renewal application and sample assessment assignments.
General Education Course Renewal Application: Global Diversity

Course number and name: 3850:243 Contemporary Global Issues

* Note – this course has just become part of the Sociology Department
Department/School and College: Sociology / BCAS
Chair/Director: Dr. Rebecca Erickson
Report submitted by: Dr. Stacey Nofziger
Date submitted: March 18, 2021
Type of Assessment Assignment
____X__ All faculty teaching the course are required to teach a common assignment or choose
from a set of approved assignments. (Please attach)

______ Individual faculty develop their own assignment that meets the learning outcomes.

Is this course taught at Wayne College? _____yes ___X___no

Check the categories of faculty who teach this course

___X__full-time faculty ___X__adjunct faculty

_____graduate students _____high school teachers through CCP

Assessment Actions (note: textboxes will expand as you type)

1. Review the assessment report for this course and briefly summarize the significant findings.
The assessment report demonstrated a clear need to improve student performance in all learning outcomes
for Contemporary Global Issues. This conclusion is based on the findings from the assessment from 2019.
Specifically, only 17% of the artifacts submitted met LO1 (Knowledge of Global Diversity), and 20% met
LO2 (Application of Global Perspectives). The comments from the reviewers indicated that several of the
specific prompts would not allow for successful demonstration of the learning outcomes, that the focus
was more on domestic diversity rather than global diversity, and that there was a lack of multiple
perspectives.

2. Review the Global Diversity: Revised Learning Outcomes (Spring 2020) and explain what actions
you have taken—or will take—to improve student learning in this course based on the findings from the
assessment and the revised learning outcomes:

LO 1: Knowledge of Global Diversity

Students demonstrate knowledge of multiple worldviews and experiences, either within a nation (other
than the U.S.) or among nations, with attention to social and cultural contexts.
LO 2: Application of Global Perspectives
Students use knowledge of global perspectives for analysis, interpretation or problem solving.
LO 3: Understanding of Global Relationships
Students describe global interconnectedness from a historical or contemporary perspective.
The course must cover all learning outcomes. The assessment assignment must address learning
outcomes 1 and 2.

Description of actions:
 The revision to the outcomes appear to clearer and less complex, particularly LO 2. We believe these
outcomes will be more directly measurable with the artifact we have developed.

Our approach to improving student learning in this course is the following:

1. This course was adopted by the Department of Sociology and will be taught under the 3850
designation starting Fall 2021.
2. Several conversations with faculty who had expertise in this areas led to the identification of a
textbook that could be used for this course. Previously there was no external reading required which was
felt to be a deficiency. Such a text provides students a resource for their work, and provides a clearer set
of appropriate topics for all faculty teaching the course.
3. Created one faculty developed and approved artifact. This will be provided to all faculty teaching this
course, with clear instructions about the need to use the artifact in the course.
3. In future, we will provide clear guidance related to the expectations for general education assessment
with all faculty teaching the course.
4. Developed a process that can be used to discuss any problems with covering all three learning
outcomes, or with the artifacts.

3. What on-going processes do you have in place to share course information with all faculty who teach
the course, including those at Wayne if applicable? How are faculty informed about General Education
learning outcomes and required assignments?
A folder is available on the Sociology "Teams" link that provides the following:
1. A document that lists the general education learning outcomes for this course
2. A sample syllabus for the course that clearly includes the general education learning outcomes
3. A document that describes the faculty approved artifact
4. Sample rubrics that can be used by faculty to grade the artifacts in their courses.

These materials are available to all members of the department. If in the future there is an instructor
teaching the course who is not a member of the department, they will be provided these materials
electronically in an email sent by the department chair. In that communication the chair also makes it
clear that the instructor must administer the artifact at some point in the semester.

In the Spring semester of each year, there will be a meeting of all full-time faculty members who
teach the course and the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the department. This is to discuss
whether any changes need to be made to the artifact or to the structure of the course itself in order to
accomplish the intended outcomes (both general education and internal department outcomes). A
summary of that meeting, along with any changes to the materials, will be posted by the end of the
semester so they will be available for all those teaching the course the following year.

4. Include the following attachments with your completed report:

o Updated syllabus for this course. Be sure the syllabus addresses all three learning
outcomes.
o Updated assessment assignment(s)*. Be sure this assignment addresses learning
outcomes 1 and 2. Be as explicit as possible.

*If you require a common assignment, attach that assignment. If you provide faculty with a choice of several
assignments, provide all of these. If you allow faculty to develop their own assignment, include 2-3
assignments from different faculty who teach the course. If the course is taught at Wayne, include an
assignment from one of their faculty as well.
 Contemporary Global Issues
3850: 243
Writing Assignment

BACKGROUND
This course fulfills the general education requirement for completing a course in global diversity. If you
are unfamiliar with the general education requirements, they can be found here:
https://www.uakron.edu/general-education/. These courses are evaluated at the university level on a
rotating basis to assess student learning and determine if courses are meeting the goals of general
education.

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT
This assignment assesses your ability to fulfill the following two learning outcomes:

LO 1: Knowledge of Global Diversity

Students demonstrate knowledge of multiple worldviews and experiences, either within a nation (other
than the U.S.) or among nations, with attention to social and cultural contexts.

LO 2: Application of Global Perspectives

Students use knowledge of global perspectives for analysis, interpretation or problem solving.

This assignment asks you to examine how the material you have learned in class allows you to analyze a
current global issue from multiple perspectives.

TASKS
To successfully fulfill the purpose of this assignment you need to select one of the following broad
topics and then write an essay addressing each of the specific listed ideas below.

Topic 1: Displacement of people is one of the most significant humanitarian challenges we face today
with over 80 million people worldwide being displaced by 2020. Displacement can result from natural
disasters, but also armed conflict and/or aggressive ethnic bias.

Topic 2: Water Contamination and shortage of water is a growing problem in the world. By 2021, at
least 2.1 billion people in countries undergoing urbanization do not have access to clean drinking water
as a result of pollution, poverty and poor management of resources.

Topic 3: On a global scale, there is substantial inequality in terms of the distribution of wealth which
influences many current social issues. According to a Global Wealth Report, 44 percent of global net
worth is held by only 0.7 percent of adults. Research has shown the effects that this economic divide has
on communities particularly in health, social relationships, development and stability.

1. Select one or the above broad topics. Select a specific current global example of your selected
topic. Describe the situation in 2-3 paragraphs. Specifically, you need to:
a) Use material from this course to describe how or why the problem developed.
b) Be clear what groups are involved and how many people are affected.
c) Include a description of what the current situation is for those who are affected.
2. Assess this global issue from the perspective of TWO different stakeholders (4-6 paragraphs). A
stakeholder might be a government or political group, religious group, non-governmental organization
(NGO), or other peoples, countries and nations.

a) Discuss the problem from the perspective of ONE of the stakeholders. (2-3 paragraphs)
- Clearly articulate what the stakeholder's perspective on this problem is. For example, do
they see themselves as the victim, part of the solution, or as a group that has been
inconvenienced by the global issue you selected?
- How does the social or cultural context of each stakeholder influence how they view
this problem? For example, how does the economic system, religion, or political
structure of the stakeholder shape how they view the problem.
- What is the solution for the problem from the perspective of this stakeholder?

b) Discuss the problem from the perspective of a SECOND stakeholder. (2-3 paragraphs)
- Clearly articulate what the stakeholder's perspective on this problem is. For example, do
they see themselves as the victim, part of the solution, or as a group that has been
inconvenienced by the global issue you selected?
- How does the social or cultural context of each stakeholder influence how they view
this problem? For example, how does the economic system, religion, or political
structure of the stakeholder shape how they view the problem.
- What is the solution for the problem from the perspective of this stakeholder?

3. Offer your recommendations for solving the problem (1 paragraph).

EVALUATION
A rubric that will be used to grade your essay is available on Brightspace. Be sure you check that as you
write so that you will be successful. This assignment will be assessed on how well you do the following:

1. Apply Course Material—To develop your essay, you should use at least three specific ideas from
our course (although you may include more).

2. Use Data and Evidence—Your essay should include specific data or evidence drawn from required
course materials (e.g., readings, videos, lectures, recordings), that help to support your argument. Be
sure to use parenthetical references throughout your essay.

Include a reference page at the end of the paper that includes all the sources you have cited in your
essay.

3. Construct a High-Quality Essay – Your essay must be carefully edited, with paragraphs that have a
clear topic and that are organized to develop into a cohesive paper. DOUBLE CHECK for spelling and
grammar, and to make sure you have included all required parts of the essay.

The deadline to turn in your essay on Brightspace is XXX. Your essay should be 4-5 pages in length
(double spaced, 12 point font).
CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES

Course Number 3850:243

SYLLABUS
NOTE: this is a sample from an online course

Instructor: NAME Term: XXX

Office: XXX Office Hours: XXX

Email: XXX Phone: XXX

Course Description
This course examines different cultural, political, environmental, and economic issues in developed and
developing nations. Multiple disciplinary perspectives are included, with an emphasis on systemic and
structural causes of social problem.

Course Goals and Objectives

This course will lay special emphasis on a practical understanding of the current global policy issues. Its goal is
to help you develop the ability to understand, discuss and react to issues that shape and influence your global
environment. It is important to realize that no matter what career you choose, the global environment around
you will affect it.

The Ohio Board of Higher Education states:

Global connections are a recurrent theme throughout a Contemporary World Issues course. Nations and
peoples are interconnected through trade, alliances, treaties and international organizations. Connections
among nations and peoples of the world are dynamic, characterized by continuous shifts in international
coalitions and political alliances.

By the end of the semester, the student will be able to

1. Identify factors contributing to globalization
2. Discuss the causes and effects of global social issues and problems
3. Compare and contrast conditions in developed and developing nations
4. Discuss sources of social change and the impact of modernization on societies
5. Be aware of data relating to global economic performance and interpret their meaning

General Education Outcomes

This course fulfills the general education requirement for completion of a Social Science course (Tier 2), and is
an approved course for the Global Diversity requirement (Tier 3).

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have meet the General Education Learning
Outcomes for Social Sciences. The relevant learning outcomes are:
1. Students will apply appropriate disciplinary vocabulary, methods, concepts, approaches, frameworks,
and/or techniques.
2. Students will analyze or interpret evidence and draw conclusions.
3. Students will demonstrate effective written communication.
In addition, students will demonstrate an understanding of the contexts, impact, and interconnections of
diversity from a global perspective in order to fulfill the Global Diversity general education requirements
below:

1. Knowledge of Global Diversity: Students demonstrate knowledge of multiple worldviews and

experiences, either within a nation (other than the U.S.) or among nations, with attention to
social and cultural contexts.
2. Application of Global Perspectives: Students use knowledge of global perspectives for analysis,
interpretation or problem solving.
3. Understanding of Global Relationships: Students describe global interconnectedness from a historical
or contemporary perspective.

Course Requirements
Required Readings
There is one required textbook for this course (below). Any additional readings will be posted on BrightSpace.

Chirico, JoAnn A. 2019. "Global Problems, Global Solutions: Prospects for a Better World" Thousand Oaks,
CA: Sage.

Quizzes
There will be a total of 6 multiple-choice quizzes. Each will have twenty multiple-choice questions based on the
topics covered the previous two weeks (please refer to the course outline at the end of the syllabus). The quizzes
will be posted on Brightspace and will have a time limit of 45 minutes. At the end of the semester, the lowest
quiz score will be dropped.

Exams
There will be two exams over the course of the semester: a midterm and a final. The exams will be based on
PowerPoint slides and assigned readings. The Midterm exam will consist of short essay type questions. The
essay topics will be emailed to the students at least a week before they are due. The students will be required to
post the completed essays in the designated Assignment folder on Brightspace. The Final exam will be all
multiple-choice questions.

Written Assignment
There is one required paper for this course. For this paper you will apply material you have learned in class to
analyze a current global issue from multiple perspectives. A full description of the assignment is posted in the
course content section of BrightSpace.

The paper has to be typed, 4-5 pages long, 12 font and double spaced, with margins no more than 1 inch all
around. The students will be provided a grading rubric for the paper also at the beginning of the semester. The
essay paper will be due by DATE and as with the exams, students are to submit it via Assignment folder on
Brightspace.

Discussion Board
Students have to reflect and respond to Discussion Board questions every week. Responses should be clear,
accurate and complete sentences. When offering an opinion, please support it with specific references and
evidence, when possible. Evidence is supporting information from course readings, an outside resource,
research (book, website,) or specific real-life application from work experience or prior coursework.

For each Discussion Board topic you need to:

1. Read the materials and questions.
2. Click on “Reply” to write or paste your answer. Longer answers may be easier to write and spellcheck in
 Microsoft Word first.
3. When you have finished entering your answer click on the “Submit” button.

At the end of the semester, the lowest discussion score will be dropped.

*Do not wait until the last minute to post to Discussions! Posting early allows you to write thoughtful answers
and to be the first one to make important points. Posting early also ensures that you will not miss deadlines.

Attendance and Participation

As an adult learner you most likely have multiple roles and commitments to juggle. In addition to being a
student, you may be an employee, a parent, a community leader, or a caregiver to a family member. If you are a
full-time student, you are working to learn a wide variety of new skills and to meet the expectations for multiple
courses.

Logging into an online class without active participation is NOT considered attendance in an online course.
Responsible attendance means that you will plan your schedule so that you can meet course participation
requirements and manage your time so that you can complete your assignments on or before the date they are
due. The tentative course calendar will be posted in Brightspace. If the calendar needs to be changed for any
reason during the course, written notice will be provided. Examples of active participation might include
submitting an assignment, participating in a student-student class discussion, or interaction with faculty by
phone, email or in person. For reporting purposes, your attendance will be recorded as the last time you actively
participated.

You are expected to demonstrate participation in this course as follows:

• You must review all course content posted to the Content tab in Brightspace unless that content is
clearly labeled as optional. If an item is not labeled as optional, you can assume it is required.
• You must login to this course at least 1 time each week to check for new content. Additional access
may be required in order to meet the course due dates and to complete all required learning activities.
• Technical challenges are not an acceptable excuse for missing deadlines. You must ensure that you have
access to a working computer at all times. Please do not wait until the deadline to submit assignments.
If you do experience any technical issues, please contact Zip Support and ensure that the issue is tracked
though the Footprints ticketing system.

If you have any questions or concerns about any of the assignments or your performance, please contact me
immediately. Do not wait until the assignment is due or the performance cannot be rectified.

EVALUATION:
I. Discussion Board posts 150 points (12.5 points each)
II. Quizzes 250 points (50 points each)
III. Midterm Essays 150 points
IV. Final Exam 150 points
V. Term Paper 300 points
Total 1000 points

**NOTE: In cases where a student’s final grade is on the borderline, the instructor will use her discretion to
assign the higher grade based upon the student’s classroom participation and attendance.

Grades
Final grades will be assigned based on points. To earn a grade in the “A” range, students must have 90% of the
total points; 80% for a “B”; 70% for a “C”; and 60% for a “D.” Plus or minus designations will be awarded
based on the point distribution for all students
Below is the official University of Akron Grading Scale:

A 93-100%
A- 90-92%
B+ 86-89%
B 83-85%
B- 80-82%
C+ 76-79%
C 73-75%
C- 70-72%
D+ 66-69%
D 63-65%
D- 60-62%
F BELOW
60%

Withdrawal Policy
Official University Policy (Revised in Fall 2011)
Starting in Fall 2011, the University has revised its rules for dropping or withdrawing from a course.
• A student may drop a course through the 15th calendar day of a semester or proportionately equivalent dates
during summer sessions, intersession and other course terms. A "drop" will not appear on your transcript.
The class simply "disappears."
• After the 15 calendar day period, students may withdraw from a course through the 49th calendar day of a
semester or proportionally equivalent dates during summer session, intersession, and other course terms. If
you withdraw, a "WD" will appear on your transcript. You should know that a withdrawal may affect your
financial aid, eligibility for on-campus employment and eligibility for insurance. Speak with your adviser
for details.
• A student who leaves a course without completing the coursework and without going through the
withdrawal procedure will be given an "F" in the course.
• To process a drop or withdrawal from a course, access Zipline. No signatures are required.
Questions regarding your registration can be addressed by the Office of the Registrar,
330-972-5400, http://www.uakron.edu/registrar/

The Withdrawal Policy is located here: http://www.uakron.edu/ssc/withdrawal-policy.dot

Incomplete
Incompletes indicate that the student has completed passing work but that some part of the work is, for good
and acceptable reason, not complete at the end of the term. Failure to make up the omitted work satisfactorily
by the end of the following term, not including summer sessions, converts the "I" to an "F." When the work is
satisfactorily completed within the allotted time the "I" is converted to the grade that the student has earned.
Instructor Contact and Reply Policy
My office hours are posted at the beginning of the syllabus. My preferred method of communication is through
e-mails. You will have a maximum of 24 hour turnaround for a response to e-mails and message boards. You
should also expect to see a week’s turnaround on an assignment or written project.

In the unlikely event that you are unable to reach your instructor based on the guidelines outlined using the
above contact and expected response time, please contact the department chair for this course via email or via
phone at 330.972.7702.
Learning in the Online Environment
Online learning is different form face-to-face classes. The biggest difference is that you will be responsible for
your own time management and organization. This requires discipline and attention to detail. The role of your
instructor in an online course is to make the information for learning available to you and your role is to follow
through with the structures put in place to help you learn. You must read all directions, follow all calendars, and
ask questions when you are unsure of what to do. You need to log into the course and check your university e-
mail on a regular basis, daily is best, to ensure that you have the most up to date information. You need to locate
and understand all instructions, follow through on all assignments, and stay on track with due dates. You are
also responsible for the technical requirements necessary for your course. This means that if you have computer
or connectivity problems you are not guaranteed an extension; you must have backup systems available at all
times. The University Library is always available to you, and technical support is only a phone call away.

Netiquette
1. Avoid language that may come across as strong or offensive. Language can be easily misinterpreted in
written communication. If a point must be stressed, review the statement to make sure that an outsider reading it
would not be offended; then post the statement. Humor and sarcasm may easily be misinterpreted as well, so try
to be as matter-of-fact and professional as possible.
2. Keep writing to a point and stay on topic. Online courses require a lot of reading. When writing, keep
sentences poignant and brief so that readers do not get lost in wordy paragraphs and miss the point of the
statement. Also, do not introduce new topics; it may just confuse the readers.
3. Read first, write later. It is important to read all posts or comments of students and instructors within the
course discussion before personally commenting to prevent repeating commentary or asking questions that have
already been answered.
4. Review, review, then send. There’s no taking back a comment that has already been sent, so it is important to
double-check all writing to make sure that it clearly conveys the exact intended message.
5. An online classroom is still a classroom. Though the courses may be online, appropriate classroom behavior
is still mandatory. Respect for fellow classmates and the instructor is as important as ever.
6. The language of the Internet. Though still a fairly young type of communication, certain aspects of this form
of communication are becoming conventional. For example, do not write using all capital letters, because it will
appear as shouting. Also, the use of emoticons can be helpful when used to convey nonverbal feelings
(example: :-) or :-( ), but avoid overusing them.
7. Consider the privacy of others'. Ask permission prior to giving out a classmate's email address or other
information.
8. If possible, keep attachments small. If it is necessary to send pictures, change the size to an acceptable 100k.
9. No inappropriate material. Do not forward virus warnings, chain letters, jokes, etc. to classmates or
instructors. The sharing of pornographic material is forbidden.

Suggested links for building your netiquette policy:

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University Resources and Student Services

Student services staff members are consistently on hand to guide, advise, and assist you. I encourage you to
make yourself aware of all student services, especially those listed below.

Accessibility
Pursuant to University policy #33-59-20-01 subsection C, The University of Akron recognizes its responsibility
for creating an institutional atmosphere in which students with disabilities have the opportunity to be successful.
Any student who feels he/she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact
the Office of Accessibility at 330-972-7928 (v), 330-972-5764 (tdd) or [email protected]. The office is
located in Simmons Hall Room 105.
Brightspace Apps
Brightspace offers two apps for students to complement your online courses. The Brightspace Pulse app is an
app for your smartphone that makes it easier for you to stay on top of due dates, course announcements, grades
and content updates. The Brightspace Binder app is for your tablet devices and allows you to download course
materials to view offline and annotate with your own notes.

Technical Support
If you have technical questions or require technical assistance, we encourage you to review the variety of
methods for obtaining support. You can contact the I.T. Help Desk directly at 330-972-6888 or
[email protected].

Academic Support
The University of Akron provides both on ground and online help with writing and other content areas. More
information is available on the Student Services tab in Brightspace.
Onsite Tutoring in Writing: The Writing Commons, Writing Lab, and Writing Center
The University of Akron provides free tutoring in writing to currently enrolled students at two main campus
locations as well as Wayne College.

Onsite Tutoring in Other Content Areas

The University of Akron provides free tutoring in many subject areas on main campus and at Wayne College.
eTutoring
The University of Akron offers online tutoring, called eTutoring, which is provided through the Ohio eTutoring
Collaborative. Students at The University of Akron have access to online tutoring in Writing, Accounting,
Chemistry, Math (through Calculus II), and Statistics. The Online Writing Lab allows you to submit a draft of
your paper to a tutor, ask for specific feedback, and receive your work back with a tutor’s comments in
approximately 24 to 48 hours. You may submit up to three drafts per paper. eChat will allow you to meet with a
tutor in one-on-one tutoring sessions via a fully interactive, virtual online environment. Offline questions will
allow you to leave a specific question for an eTutor, who will respond within 48 hours (but usually sooner).

University Libraries: Academic Integrity

It is each student's responsibility to know what constitutes academic dishonesty and to seek clarification directly
from your instructor if necessary. The University of Akron, University Libraries web site is an excellent source
to help you, the student, understand plagiarism and how to avoid it. Select this link to learn more about how to
avoid plagiarism.
Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
• Submission of an assignment as the student's original work that is entirely or partly the work of another
person.
• Failure to appropriately cite references from published or unpublished works or print/non-print
materials.
• Unauthorized copying of an assignment in computer programming, or the unauthorized examination or
view of the computer, specifically during examinations.
• Possession and/or unauthorized use of tests, notes, books, calculators or formulas stored in calculators
not authorized by the instructor during an examination.
• Providing and/or receiving information from another student other than the instructor, by any verbal or
written means.
• Observing or assisting another student's work, when not part of a group activity.
• Violation of the procedures prescribed by the professor to protect the integrity of the examination.
• Cooperation with a person involved in academic misconduct.
• Submitting the same assignment in two different classes.
• Uploading course documents to a crowd-sourcing site where other students can download them, or
sharing course documents in any other way.
If a faculty member suspects that a student has violated the Academic Misconduct provision in the Code of
Student Conduct, the faculty member will follow the procedure outlined in Section J of the Code of Student
Conduct. More information is available at the website of the Department of Student Conduct and Community
Standards.

University Policies

Department of Student Conduct and Community Standards

Students at The University of Akron are an essential part of the academic community, and enjoy substantial
freedom within the framework of the educational objectives of the institution. The freedom necessary for
learning in a community so rich in diversity, and achieving success toward educational objectives, requires high
standards of academic integrity. The Code of Student Conduct applies to all undergraduate and graduate
students at The University of Akron.
Sexual Harassment Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing an environment free of all forms of discrimination,
including sexual violence and sexual harassment. This includes instances of attempted and/or completed sexual
assault, domestic and dating violence, gender-based stalking, and sexual harassment. If you (or someone you
know) has experienced or experiences sexual violence or sexual harassment, know that you are not alone. Help
is available, regardless of when the violence or harassment occurred, and even if the person who did this is not a
student, faculty or staff member.
Confidential help is available. If you wish to speak to a professional, in confidence, please contact:
• Rape Crisis Center – www.rccmsc.org – 24 Hour Hotline: 877-906-RAPE Office Located in the Student
Recreation and Wellness Center 246 and the office number is: 330-972-6328
• University Counseling and Testing Center – uakron.edu/counseling 330-972-7082
• University Health Services – uakron.edu/healthservices 330-972-7808

Please know the majority of other University of Akron employees, including faculty members, are considered to
be “responsible employees” under the law and are required to report sexual harassment and sexual violence. If
you tell me about a situation, I will be required to report it to the Title IX Coordinator and possibly the police.
You will still have options about how your case will be handled, including whether or not you wish to pursue a
law enforcement or complaint process. You have a range of options available and we want to ensure you have
access to the resources you need.
Additional information, resources, support and the University of Akron protocols for responding to sexual
violence are available at uakron.edu/Title-IX.
Course Components/ Topic Breakdown
This schedule is intended to serve as a general outline and is subject to change. Topics are tentative and may be
modified during the semester based on international current events.

Week / Date Topic Readings Tasks Due

Week 1 Introduction, Why Study Global Issues? Chapter 1 Discussion Post 1

Week 2 Globalization QUIZ 1

Discussion Post 2

Week 3 Global Poverty Chapter 2 and 3 Discussion Post 3

Week 4 Global Population and Health Chapter 4 QUIZ 2

Discussion Post 4

Week 5 Education and Technology Chapter 5 Discussion Post 5

Week 6 Race and Ethnic Inequality from Global PerspectiveChapter 6 QUIZ 3

Discussion Post 6

Week 7 Gender Inequality / Violence against Women Chapter 7 Discussion Post 7

Week 8 Global Crime: Human Trafficking Chapter 8 MIDTERM EXAM

Week 9 Global Crime: Property and Violence Chapters 9 and 10 Discussion Post 8

Week 10 Refugees in the Modern World Chapter 11 QUIZ 4

Discussion Post 9

Week 11 Migration Chapter 12

Week 12 Environmental and Climate Change Chapters 13 and 14 QUIZ 5

Discussion Post 10

Week 13 Politics and Government Change Chapter 16 Discussion Post 11

Week 14 Current Issues and Events QUIZ 6

Discussion Post 12

Week 15 Current Issues and Events Discussion Post 13

Term Paper Due

Finals Week FINAL EXAM