HON 3660: The Global North and Global Competency

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: HON 3640
In this course, students develop an inclusive worldview while maturing their commitment to responsible global citizenship in an integrated and interdependent world. Students review how historical, political, economic, social, cultural, and other frameworks provide insights into particular countries in the “Global North” as they explore contemporary global issues. Through lectures, readings, literature research, and presentations, students increase their particular knowledge of a specific country while acquiring the analytical tools necessary to examine complex global issues.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Gain competency of a selected Global North country that furthers their global competency.
Use an interdisciplinary examination to gain an appreciation of a Global North country and its people as a complex system of variables.
Understand the basics of the history, economic, social, cultural and political spheres, how they connect and overlap, and how the Global North country is shaped and influenced by such variables.
Strengthen their research and communication skills.
Gain cultural competency through their examination of an interaction with a developed country and its people.
Gain an appreciation of the importance of community engagement to the global community, by participating in service activities within the country of study.