In this course,  explore the literature on economic, political, social, and cultural globalizations. Provides an introductory survey of economic, political, social, and cultural dimensions of globalization and evaluates their impacts on international relations. Recognize characteristics of global systems, including the specific structure and functions ofvarious international institutions as well as the roles played by nation. Examine arguments for and against economic and cultural globalization, noting how these arguments reflect a range of culturally based assumptions and preferences with regards to different approaches to international political economy. Recognize and understand the role and influence of global media and technological changes upon the quality of information available to us, while evaluating environmental and other consequences associated with a diversity of points of view in dealing with global issues. Examines patterns of conflict and cooperation among countries including the influence of international institutions, NGOs, and global corporations. Introduces selected issues such as war and peace, global security, environment, elites and concentration of power, wealth and income distribution, cultural and ethnic identities and explores possible peaceful solutions to these global problems.