HON 3660: The Developed World and Global Competency

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: HON 3640
We live in a connected, complex world. Students must obtain global competencies to develop an inclusive worldview while maturing their commitment to responsible global citizenship in an integrated and interdependent world. They must master the skills necessary to become agents of change in leadership positions within their specific academic discipline and intended careers. Accordingly, students should understand how historical, political, economic, social, cultural, and other frameworks provide insights into developed countries, as they explore global issues, related challenges and their impact on the future. Through lectures, service engagements within a developed country, readings, and student led research and presentations, participants will increase their global knowledge while acquiring the analytical tools necessary to examine developed countries. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this course leads students in examining competency frameworks by focusing on a specific developed country or region other than the United States.