What is globalization and how does it work? How can we understand the process as a whole? How are the parts of the world linked? What are the risks of living in a world where “no one is in charge”? This course introduces students to systems thinking, network theory, and risk analysis and uses these tools to better understand the process of globalization. Focusing on trade, finance, and epidemiology, it analyzes potential challenges to the current global order.
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What you'll learn
We introduce several new analytical concepts and tools including globalization, complexity, networks, and risk analysis.
We use these to explore the contemporary world and the dynamics behind our modern life.
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There are 6 modules in this course
Welcome to Week 1 in which we define and analyze what we mean by globalization. In these lectures, you will be introduced to the origins, benefits, and costs of globalization.
What's included
14 videos2 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
In Week 2, we learn about the concept of systems analysis and the insights it provides into a complex world.
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10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Week 3! At the end of this week, you will be better able to identify the sources of risk in our contemporary world and to integrate the concepts of globalization, systems, networks, and risk.
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10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Money and trade make the world go round, but the system is fragile.
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In Week 5, we analyze COVID-19 through a GSR lens and discuss the challenge of governing a global system.
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5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this last unit, we finish with a discussion of what the worst that could happen is.
What's included
7 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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