IRDP471
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Global Challenges: Social Science in Action
Social Science - departmentSchool of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Description
Students work with the instructor to design a research project on a topic of their choosing in the social sciences
that is related to global issues such as geopolitics, migration, climate change, global health, etc. The class
provides students with the necessary research, argumentation, and writing/presentation skills to successfully
address a research question of their choosing related to global issues. Students will utilize independent
research, critical analysis, ethical reflection, and written and oral communication skills in synthesizing relevant
academic literature and to extend and develop original ideas. Students will be expected to complete their
project and make a presentation at the end of the semester. This class can be taken with or without taking IRDP
472.
that is related to global issues such as geopolitics, migration, climate change, global health, etc. The class
provides students with the necessary research, argumentation, and writing/presentation skills to successfully
address a research question of their choosing related to global issues. Students will utilize independent
research, critical analysis, ethical reflection, and written and oral communication skills in synthesizing relevant
academic literature and to extend and develop original ideas. Students will be expected to complete their
project and make a presentation at the end of the semester. This class can be taken with or without taking IRDP
472.
Instruction Modes
In-Person On-Campus
Grade Modes
Standard (S)
Department(s)
College/School
School of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Start Term
Fall 2024 Semester