SOCY 1501: Global Social Science: Sociological Approaches to Global Issues
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
This Global Theme course uses the methods and insights of the social sciences to explore the central question of what it means to be a citizen of the world. Through the study of one or more different peoples, societies or cultures across the globe, students will be able to better understand themselves as part of complex, interconnected world. Students are introduced to the central principles of sociology through an examination of various social, cultural, economic, and political issues within a global context. Section information text: The purpose of this course is to examine the phenomena of natural disasters utilizing a global approach within the discipline of Sociology. By employing the theories and methods of Sociology, this class will enable you to examine such issues as the definition of disasters, risk and recovery at the individual, community and societal level, and responses humans have when faced with the threat of imminent danger posed by natural disasters. We will explore five events as case studies get a realistic sense of how natural disasters are experienced, what their impact is and how the world can prepare for the increased risk.
Average GPA: 3.48
Grade distribution records: 423 students across 4 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 267 | 63.1% |
| B | 99 | 23.4% |
| C | 32 | 7.6% |
| D | 7 | 1.7% |
| F | 8 | 1.9% |
| W | 10 | 2.4% |
Based on 423 student grade records across 4 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Vaughn Schmutz 189 students, Average GPA 3.68
- Stephanie Potochnick 159 students, Average GPA 3.46
- Diane Zablotsky 75 students, Average GPA 3.00