POL 100Geopolitical Affairs

Geopolitical Affairs provides an introduction to human, cultural and political geography. Consideration of the world in various spatial contexts will demonstrate the geographical interdependence between people, places and environments. Exploration of current global challenges and spatial linkages reveal the interconnections between people, culture and place and demonstrate the local and global connections of action. Organized thematically, this course will focus on several key global challenges which include economic crises, environmental decline and sustainability, food security, migration, population distribution, poverty, war and urbanization.