1. Introduction to Globalization

Units: 5.0

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Introduction to concept and history of globalization, and to political, economic, social, and environmental dimensions of global integration today. Topics include finance and trade, colonialism, Industrial Revolution, urbanization, immigration, and climate change, among others. P/NP or letter grading.

10. International Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs

Units: 2.0

Lecture, 15 hours; discussion, 15 hours. Limited to high school students participating in Model United Nations (UN) Summer Institute. One-week intensive summer course, including lectures in international relations and outside study. Development of position papers in simulation of United Nations and final presentation in respective UN committees. Particular emphasis on public speaking and cooperative debate. May be repeated for credit without limitation. Offered only as part of Summer Institute. P/NP grading.

19. Fiat Lux Freshman Seminars

Units: 1.0

Seminar, one hour. Discussion of and critical thinking about topics of current intellectual importance, taught by faculty members in their areas of expertise and illuminating many paths of discovery at UCLA. P/NP grading.

88S. Political Economy of American Empire

Units: 1.0

Seminar, one hour. Focus on political, economic, and sociological study of history of U.S. as empire. Through political lens, study of policies that U.S. used to subjugate key groups such as African Americans, native peoples, and migrants. From economic perspective, exploration of how history enabled economic rise of America alongside domestic and global inequality. In sociological approach, examination of how this history has shaped the social fabric of America and created tensions and deep national wounds yet to be addressed. Study extends from original colonization of North America to modern day legacy of mass incarceration and exploitation of migrant workers. P/NP grading. Facilitated by Katia Arami, with Shaina S. Potts as faculty mentor.

89. Honors Seminars

Units: 1.0

Seminar, three hours. Limited to 20 students. Designed as adjunct to lower-division lecture course. Exploration of topics in greater depth through supplemental readings, papers, or other activities and led by lecture course instructor. May be applied toward honors credit for eligible students. Honors content noted on transcript. P/NP or letter grading.

89HC. Honors Contracts

Units: 1.0

Tutorial, three hours. Limited to students in College Honors Program. Designed as adjunct to lower-division lecture course. Individual study with lecture course instructor to explore topics in greater depth through supplemental readings, papers, or other activities. May be repeated for maximum of 4 units. Individual honors contract required. Honors content noted on transcript. Letter grading.

99. Student Research Program

Units: 1.0 to 2.0

Tutorial (supervised research or other scholarly work), three hours per week per unit. Entry-level research for lower-division students under guidance of faculty mentor. Students must be in good academic standing and enrolled in minimum of 12 units (excluding this course). Individual contract required; consult Undergraduate Research Center. May be repeated. P/NP grading.

102. Globalization: Markets and Resources

Units: 5.0

(Formerly numbered 100A.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisite: course 1. Examination of how domestic and international politics determine how global economy is governed. Topics include monetary and capital policy, trade, international investment, and migration. Letter grading.

103. Globalization: Governance and Conflict

Units: 5.0

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisite: course 1. Exploration of globalization of governance and its effect on outbreak, management, and resolution of disputes, violence, and conflict. Review of international and regional institutions and their interaction with contemporary issues, which may include terrorism, human rights, climate change, and cybersecurity. Letter grading.

104. Globalization: Culture and Society

Units: 5.0

(Formerly numbered 100B.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisite: course 1. Investigation of circulation of peoples, goods, and media to examine interactions of globalization with local culture and formation of global cultures through practices and processes of globalization. Letter grading.

110A. Globalization in Context

Units: 5.0

Lecture, six hours. Requisite: course 100B. Corequisite: course 110B. Culture, economy, history, and politics of different locations around world and how they are affected by globalization. Field trips included to gain first-hand experience of these processes. Offered in summer only. P/NP or letter grading.

110B. Globalization in Context Research Seminar

Units: 5.0

Seminar, six hours. Requisite: course 100B. Corequisite: course 110A. Individual research projects on different aspects of globalization process in locations around world. Offered in summer only. P/NP or letter grading.

120. Introduction to International Business

Units: 4.0

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Over last five decades, world has increasingly become globalized, presenting many new opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs. However, recent world events have demonstrated volatile nature of globalization and pitfalls that can also manifest for firms doing business in global setting. Students gain understanding of dynamic environment of international business, and how firm managers navigate complex world of international business to capitalize upon opportunities and mitigate against risks. P/NP or letter grading.

125. Los Angeles as Global City: Exporter and Importer of Global Culture

Units: 4.0

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Study of phenomenon of globalization through prominent case of Los Angeles. Focus on how city produces global culture, including filmed entertainment and culture of celebrity and food; and how it absorbs cultural inputs from world over. Emphasis on interactive relationship between export and import of global culture. City's distinct cultural milieu influences nature of its cultural exports, but its viability as cultural capital depends on its ability to accommodate integrate diversity of cultures. Study creates immersive experience through films, guest speakers, and urban field trips. P/NP or letter grading.

140. Hollywood and America's Global Image

Units: 4.0

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Hollywood movies and television shows are meant to unify global audiences by exporting stories and images that demonstrate our shared humanity. But they also reveal unpleasant truths about American attitudes towards foreign cultures as well as our own. Examination of critical aspects of Hollywood's role in shaping America's global image. Questioning of whether Hollywood can be more effective as America's cultural ambassador. P/NP or letter grading.

145. Rethinking Global Capitalism: Race, Class, Gender, History

Units: 4.0

160. Selected Topics in Global Studies

Units: 4.0

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Examination of one or more topics related to global studies. May be repeated for credit with topic change. P/NP or letter grading.

188A. Special Topics in Global Studies

Units: 4.0

Seminar, three hours. Program-sponsored experimental or temporary courses, such as those taught by resident or visiting faculty members. May be repeated for credit with topic change. Letter grading.

188B. Special Topics in Global Studies

Units: 4.0

Seminar, three hours. Program-sponsored experimental or temporary courses, such as those taught by resident or visiting faculty members. May be repeated for credit with topic change. Letter grading.

188SA. Individual Studies for USIE Facilitators

Units: 1.0

Tutorial, to be arranged. Enforced corequisite: Honors Collegium 101E. Limited to junior/senior USIE facilitators. Individual study in regularly scheduled meetings with faculty mentor to discuss selected USIE seminar topic, conduct preparatory research, and begin preparation of syllabus. Individual contract with faculty mentor required. May not be repeated. Letter grading.

188SB. Individual Studies for USIE Facilitators

Units: 1.0

Tutorial, to be arranged. Enforced requisite: course 188SA. Enforced corequisite: Honors Collegium 101E. Limited to junior/senior USIE facilitators. Individual study in regularly scheduled meetings with faculty mentor to finalize course syllabus. Individual contract with faculty mentor required. May not be repeated. Letter grading.

188SC. Individual Studies for USIE Facilitators

Units: 2.0

Tutorial, to be arranged. Enforced requisite: course 188SB. Limited to junior/senior USIE facilitators. Individual study in regularly scheduled meetings with faculty mentor while facilitating USIE 88S course. Individual contract with faculty mentor required. May not be repeated. Letter grading.

189. Advanced Honors Seminars

Units: 1.0

Seminar, three hours. Limited to 20 students. Designed as adjunct to undergraduate lecture course. Exploration of topics in greater depth through supplemental readings, papers, or other activities and led by lecture course instructor. May be applied toward honors credit for eligible students. Honors content noted on transcript. P/NP or letter grading.

189HC. Honors Contracts

Units: 1.0

Tutorial, three hours. Limited to students in College Honors Program. Designed as adjunct to upper-division lecture course. Individual study with lecture course instructor to explore topics in greater depth through supplemental readings, papers, or other activities. May be repeated for maximum of 4 units. Individual honors contract required. Honors content noted on transcript. Letter grading.

191. Variable Topics Research Seminars: Global Studies--Senior Seminar

Units: 4.0

Seminar, three hours. Enforced requisites: courses 110A, 110B. Limited to senior Global Studies majors. Organized on topics basis with readings, discussions, papers, and development of culminating project. May not be repeated for credit. Letter grading.

192. Undergraduate Practicum in Global Studies

Units: 2.0

Seminar, two hours; practicum, to be arranged. Limited to juniors/seniors. Training and supervised practicum for advanced undergraduate students to serve as undergraduate course assistants in global studies courses. Students assist in preparation and presentation of materials and development of innovative programs with guidance of faculty members. May not be applied toward major requirements. May be repeated for credit. P/NP grading.

194. Research Group Seminars: Global Studies

Units: 2.0

Seminar, two hours. Requisites: courses 110A, 110B. Limited to senior Global Studies majors. Discussion of research methods regarding various approaches to analysis and evaluation of globalization and current literature in field in preparation for senior thesis. May be repeated for credit. Letter grading.

199. Directed Research in Global Studies

Units: 4.0

Tutorial, to be arranged. Limited to juniors/seniors. Supervised individual research under guidance of faculty mentor. Culminating paper required. May be applied toward requirements via petition. May be repeated for credit. Individual contract required. Letter grading.

199A. Directed Individual Research in Global Studies

Units: 2.0

Tutorial, one hour. Requisite: course 191. Limited to senior Global Studies majors. Supervised individual research or investigation under guidance of faculty mentor. Research, discussion, and planning of senior thesis. Individual contract required. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of course 199B).

199B. Directed Individual Research in Global Studies

Units: 4.0

Tutorial, one hour. Requisite: course 199A. Limited to senior Global Studies majors. Supervised individual research or investigation under guidance of faculty mentor. Final drafting and submission of senior thesis. Culminating paper of 35 to 50 pages required. Individual contract required. Letter grading.

375. Teaching Apprentice Practicum

Units: 1.0 to 4.0

Seminar, to be arranged. Preparation: apprentice personnel employment as teaching assistant, associate, or fellow. Teaching apprenticeship under active guidance and supervision of regular faculty member responsible for curriculum and instruction at UCLA. May be repeated for credit. S/U grading.