Course Syllabus
GLOBAL 2301: Global Issues
Instructor of Record: Sabine Harvey
* Office Hours: M 1:00-2:00 pm, W 1:00-2:00 pm
* Office: Hammond Hall 327
* Telephone: 817-272-3161 messages only
* E-mail: sharvey@uta.edu
Course Information:
* GLOBAL 2301-001
* Class meeting place: Life Science 119
* Class meeting times: MW 2:30-3:50 pm
* Credit Hours: 3
* Prerequisite(s): NONE
Required Materials
*Course materials, including texts and video segments from various global news resources
are posted under Course Materials on Canvas. No purchase is necessary.
*Online dictionaries, translation engines, and grammar/vocabulary websites.
Course Description
The GLOBAL 2301 course is a 3-hour course that will explore media around the world and encourages participants to analyze points of view by different countries and the underlying course that supports it. Subject of discussions will be topics or world news covered by different genres of global media. While exploring the topics, you will:
- develop an understanding of global news
- read and comprehend news from media sources of different countries
- describe in written and oral form news segments
- express your opinion regarding the presented news topics
- analyze the news and compare them to American form of presentation
Description of Course Content
Students will engage with essential global issue. Focus is on the multifaceted connections among nation states, non-governmental organizations, diverse ethnic, cultural and religious groups, and populations around the world. Through close study and analysis of geography, history, culture, religion, politics and government, and world economy, a major aim of the course is along with its itinerant problems and potential solutions.
As part of the Texas core curriculum, this course emphasizes the exercise of students’ critical thinking, communication skills, social responsibility and personal responsibility. Through readings, lecture, discussion, reflection, research, and making presentations, students will gain the skills for thinking strategically about the problems and issues facing the world in the present and future, as well as opportunities for developing diverse responses and solutions.
Course Objectives
Every week students will be discussing, reading and watching different new segments while exploring the cultural and political history of different countries. Specifically, they will be
- describing the news
- reading articles from news magazine
- analyzing and comparing news presented by various countries
- discussing news segments in class
- evaluate the news articles and segments
- presenting projects in written and oral form (your own news)
Intended Student Learning Outcome
The overarching goal of this course is to foster the students’ understanding of the intersection between global issues and their lives and to develop their sense of responsibility as local and global citizens. before framing problems or proposing solution.
Upon completing of the course, students will be able to
- Describe and explain global issues.
- Analyze responses and proposed solutions to global issues.
- Compare the global and the local.
- Identify values and rules within a text and describe the relationship between them and their own personal values and rules.
Develop and present positions about global issues that are informed, thoughtful, and nuanced.
Evaluation
The course grade will be based on:
* 20%: Final (comprehensive)
* 30%: Projects (2 projects on Global news)
- 30%: class discussions / homework (students are required to research and discuss assigned topics in class)
- 20% Weekly Journal (reflecting on topics discussed in class)
Grade Scale
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
F = 59-0
Methods of Presentation
The instructor may use lectures, debates, group/individual in-class oral or written work, group/individual projects, Internet projects, music or videos.
Make-up Class Projects
Make-up Presentations are given only in the case of emergencies and require documentation. Any other considerations will be made on a case-by-case basis. When possible, please notify me in advance of absences on scheduled exam or project dates. Missing Presentations will cause a 10% automatic deduction of your presentation grade.
Attendance
Regular classroom attendance is expected of all students. All classes and exams are based upon that assumption. You are responsible for acquiring class notes if you have to miss. Ultimately you will find that regular attendance is essential for a satisfactory grade performance as in class discussions will be 50% of your grade.
Late for class
When late for class, wait outside of the classroom until the instructor has a break in her lecture and lets you in.
Student Support Services:
UT Arlington provides a variety of resources and programs designed to help students develop academic skills, deal with personal situations, and better understand concepts and information related to their courses. Resources include tutoring, major-based learning centers, developmental education, advising and mentoring, personal counseling, and federally funded programs. For individualized referrals, students may visit the reception desk at University College (Ransom Hall), call the Maverick Resource Hotline at 817-272-6107, send a message to resources@uta.edu, or view the information at http://www.uta.edu/universitycollege/resources/index.php.
Drop Policy
Please note that the last day to withdraw from class with a "W" is November 6th, 2020 at 4:00 pm. Be aware that after this date you will receive an academic grade in the course. Initiating the drop procedure is the student's responsibility. If you have any questions about withdrawals, please see me during my office hours or after class.
Disruptive Behavior
Disruptive behavior, which keeps other students from learning, will not be tolerated. Students who engage in such behavior will be cautioned first, then more drastic measures will be taken. You may not use electronics in class unless they have been approved by your instructor.
Campus Carry
Effective August 1, 2016, the Campus Carry law (Senate Bill 11) allows those licensed individuals to carry a concealed handgun in buildings on public university campuses, except in locations the University establishes as prohibited. Under the new law, openly carrying handguns is not allowed on college campuses. For more information, visit http://www.uta.edu/news/info/campus-carry/
Disability Accommodations
UT Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of all federal equal opportunity legislation, including The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. All instructors at UT Arlington are required by law to provide “reasonable accommodations” to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of disability. Students are responsible for providing the instructor with official notification in the form of a letter certified by the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Only those students who have officially documented a need for an accommodation will have their request honored. Students experiencing a range of conditions (Physical, Learning, Chronic Health, Mental Health, and Sensory) that may cause diminished academic performance or other barriers to learning may seek services and/or accommodations by contacting:
The Office for Students with Disabilities, (OSD) www.uta.edu/disability or calling 817-272-3364. Information regarding diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining disability-based academic accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability.
Counseling and Psychological Services, (CAPS) www.uta.edu/caps/ or calling 817-272-3671 is also available to all students to help increase their understanding of personal issues, address mental and behavioral health problems and make positive changes in their lives.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The University of Texas at Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, genetic information, and/or veteran status in its educational programs or activities it operates. For more information, visit uta.edu/eos.
Title IX Policy
The University of Texas at Arlington (“University”) is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination based on sex in accordance with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits sex discrimination in employment; and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE Act). Sexual misconduct is a form of sex discrimination and will not be tolerated. For information regarding Title IX, visit www.uta.edu/titleIX or contact Ms. Jean Hood, Vice President and Title IX Coordinator at (817) 272-7091 or jmhood@uta.edu.
Electronic Communication
UT Arlington has adopted MavMail as its official means to communicate with students about important deadlines and events, as well as to transact university-related business regarding financial aid, tuition, grades, graduation, etc. All students are assigned a MavMail account and are responsible for checking the inbox regularly. There is no additional charge to students for using this account, which remains active even after graduation. Information about activating and using MavMail is available at http://www.uta.edu/oit/cs/email/mavmail.php.
Student Feedback Survey
At the end of each term, students enrolled in classes categorized as “lecture,” “seminar,” or “laboratory” shall be directed to complete an online Student Feedback Survey (SFS). Instructions on how to access the SFS for this course will be sent directly to each student through MavMail approximately 10 days before the end of the term. Each student’s feedback enters the SFS database anonymously and is aggregated with that of other students enrolled in the course. UT Arlington’s effort to solicit, gather, tabulate, and publish student feedback is required by state law; students are strongly urged to participate. For more information, visit http://www.uta.edu/sfs.
Student Support Services
UT Arlington provides a variety of resources and programs designed to help students develop academic skills, deal with personal situations, and better understand concepts and information related to their courses. Resources include tutoring, major-based learning centers, developmental education, advising and mentoring, personal counseling, and federally funded programs. For individualized referrals, students may visit the reception desk at University College (Ransom Hall), call the Maverick Resource Hotline at 817-272-6107, send a message to resources@uta.edu, or view the information at http://www.uta.edu/universitycollege/resources/index.php.
The IDEAS Center
(2nd Floor of Central Library) offers free tutoring to all students with a focus on transfer students, sophomores, veterans and others undergoing a transition to UT Arlington. To schedule an appointment with a peer tutor or mentor email IDEAS@uta.edu or call (817) 272-6593.
Final Review Week
A period of one class day prior to the first day of finals is designated as Final Review Week. The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient time to prepare for finals. During this week, no instructor shall assign any themes, research problems or exercises of similar scope that have a completion date during or following this week unless specified in the class syllabus. During Final Review Week, an instructor shall not give any exams constituting 10% or more of the final grade, except make-up tests, and no instructor shall give any portion of the final exam.
Achieving Academic Success
The University of Texas at Arlington supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success. They include learning assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and federally funded programs. Students requiring assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student Success Programs at 817.272.6107 for more information and appropriate referrals. For this class specifically, I will offer tutoring and review sessions on an as-needed basis.
Academic Integrity
Students enrolled all UT Arlington courses are expected to adhere to the UT Arlington Honor Code:
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold UT Arlington’s tradition of academic integrity, a tradition that values hard work and honest effort in the pursuit of academic excellence.
I promise that I will submit only work that I personally create or contribute to group collaborations, and I will appropriately reference any work from other sources. I will follow the highest standards of integrity and uphold the spirit of the Honor Code.
UT Arlington faculty members may employ the Honor Code in their courses by having students acknowledge the honor code as part of an examination or requiring students to incorporate the honor code into any work submitted. Per UT System Regents’ Rule 50101, §2.2, suspected violations of university’s standards for academic integrity (including the Honor Code) will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Violators will be disciplined in accordance with University policy, which may result in the student’s suspension or expulsion from the University. Additional information is available at https://www.uta.edu/conduct/.
Emergency Exit Procedures:
Should we experience an emergency event that requires us to vacate the building, students should exit the room and move toward the nearest exit from your classroom. When exiting the building during an emergency, one should never take an elevator but instead use the stairwells. Faculty members and instructional staff will assist students in selecting the safest route for evacuation and will make arrangements to assist handicapped individuals.
Course Schedule:
Aug 26: Syllabus & Introduction into the Course and Materials / Expectations / Commercials / IES
Aug 31: Global News / WWI and WWII
Sept 01: Guest Speaker: Adam Sichta
With Q&A Session
Sept 07: Labor Day
Sept 09: Global News/ Dating / Family Life
Sept 14: Global News / Table Manners /
Restaurants
Sept 16: Global News / Education / Medical care
Sept 18: Journal due
Sept 21: Global News / Driving / Public
Transportation
Sept 13: Global News / Global views on
Environment
Sept 15: Journal due
Sept 28: Global News / Religion in Europe and
the Americas
Sept 30: Global News / Religion in Asia and
Africa
Oct. 02: Journal due
Oct. 05: Global News / Ring Parable
Oct. 07: Global News / Pop Culture
Oct. 09: Journal due
Oct. 12: News / Project 1
Oct. 14: News / Project 1
Oct. 19: Global News / Prostitution
Oct. 21: Global News / Sexuality
Oct. 23: Journal due
Oct 26: Global News / Populism – Past & Present
Oct 28: Global News / Terrorism – Past &
Present
Oct. 30: Journal due
Nov 02: Global News / Free Speech & Freedom
of the Press
Nov 04: Global News / Media, Real vs. Fake
Nov 06: Journal due
Nov 09: Global News / Profiling / Criminal
System
Nov 11: Global News / Sexism /
Racism
Nov 13: Journal due
Nov 16: Fake News Project 2
Nov 18: Fake News Project 2
Nov 20: Journal due
Nov 23: Global News / Smartphones /
Video games
Nov 25-29 Thanksgiving Break
Nov 30: Global News / Drugs / Alcohol
Dec 02: Global News / Review
Dec 04: Journal due
Dec 04: Global News / Review
Dec 06: Global News / Review
Dec 11: Final 2:00 – 4:30 pm
SYLLABUS AND COURSE SUMMARY
Syllabus
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Important Note: The Course Summary below is based on due dates set in the course and it will update in real time based on changes in the course. Please reference both the the Course Summary below and any Course Schedule provided by the instructor.
Course Summary:
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