Challenges in Global Affairs

Undergraduate

Challenges in Global Affairs is the singular core course for global affairs majors, intended for students in their junior year. The course is led by senior Jackson faculty and co-taught with other experts to delve into key topics in global affairs. The goal is to teach students how to think systematically about a particular challenge through various lenses, especially those used in economics, history, and political science. The course is a mix of lectures and class discussions. We approach key topics from both a theoretical and a practical perspective. Note: Please ensure that you have the course prerequisites below before registering. Students may not enroll in this course without the following three courses (1) introduction to microeconomics ( ECON 1115 or equivalently ECON 1110 ) or a higher-level microeconomics course; (2) at least one History or Political Science course that has dealt with post-1945 history, politics, or international relations; and (3) one econometrics course; or without instructor permission. SO 0 Course cr MW 1:05pm-2:20pm