Date

Groups

Topic

Reading

01.23

All

Class Organization, Quiz, Video

-

01.30

All

Introduction: What is Globalization?

Intro

02.06

1

Overview: Global challenges of techno-science and conflict management

Reading #1

02.13

2

Guest Speaker Prof. Crease: Philosophy of technology in global perspective

Reading #2

02.20

3

Guest Speaker Prof. Schaefer: Global techno-science

Reading #3

02.27

4

Guest Speaker Prof. Paldy: Techno-science and global arms control

Reading #4

03.06

5

Guest Speaker Prof. Taber: Mediating military disputes

Reading #5

03.13

-

Mid-Term Exam

-

03.20

6

Overview: Global environmental challenges

Reading #6

04.03

7

Guest Speaker Prof. Hameed: World climate and atmosphere

Reading #7

04.10

8

Guest Speaker Prof. Harris: Pollution and health as global phenomena

Reading #8

04.17

9

Guest Speaker Prof. Levy: Sociological views on environmental risks/benefits

Reading #9

04.24

10

Preparation for United Nations visit and meeting with UN ambassador

Reading #10

04.26

All

Visit of United Nations headquarter in NYC (with high school students)

-

05.03

All

Student conference (with high school students)

-