GEO2500 Global and Regional Economies
Summer 2023: Asynchronous 100% Online
Meets Social Science General Education & Writing Requirements (6000 words)
This course explores contemporary perspectives, themes, and research in economic and political geography focusing on events and issues associated with regional and global economic and demographic change. Analyze regional variations and disparities in growth and development and discuss policy implications.
Get involved and learn about economic development issues
Learning objectives:
Describe the processes and systems that led to globalization
Define how historical events and culture affect economic development
Critically explain current issues associated with the world economy
Recognize how globalization affects our everyday lives
Summarize concepts, theories, and narratives concerning globalization and develop strategies to live and work in a globalized world
We live in a GLOBAL WORLD:
What happens anywhere affects us everywhere!
GEO 2500 involves you in real-world questions you must know:
•How has globalization impacted regional economies?
•What are the major global corporations? What do they make?
•Why do five countries make most of what the world produces?
•Can our agricultural systems feed 9 billion people by 2050?
•Where will I be working in the next Century?
Instructor: Aghane Antunes (agantunes@ufl.edu)