Global Studies
2 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
GBST 101 Introduction to Global Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Global Studies, including the history of globalization, and economic, political, social, cultural and ecological developments related to the processes of globalization.
GBST 102 Global Issues
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course examines contemporary social, economic, political, cultural and environmental change in a global context. It introduces students to the origins, current status and future trends of transnational issues confronting the global community, explores the emergence of global economy, new systems of world order, transnational social movements, global governance, and collective global responsibilities. Through the examination of specific global problems such as economic inequality, population trends, human rights, conflict, security and environmental problems we will consider the impact of globalization around the world.