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Introduction to the sociological study of globalization. Survey of principal theories and debates in globalization studies with a focus on economic, political, and cultural transnational processes, gender/race/class and globalization, transnational social movements, and local-global linkages.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
These majors only prsoc soc
ROBINSON W I
William Robinson
3.4
140 reviews
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3.4
130SG . Robinson W I 3 Months Ago

Lectures felt so chaotic and disjointed I could barely take notes, and much of it felt like him talking in circles and implying things that aren't entirely true/skewed a certain way. Attendance is majority of grade, plus 3 essays. Prompts are vague and confusing, especially essay 1, he does not answer questions. His TAs keep the class afloat.

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130SG . Robinson W I 5 Months Ago

Look, he is a good professor, and I can tell he knows his stuff. But he gets so wound up in his political biases that it draws a big line between views in the class. People argue, and he cuts them off after 1 minute. he stands far left, and you can tell the way the class is taught is from left sources only. Politics aside, it could be taught better

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130SG . Robinson W I 10 Months Ago

Show up to 3 hr lecture, pay attention or don't (no electronics so bring a book), he's super passionate and will teach you lots if you pay attention. 1000 word reflection every week with two longer papers in between. Super easy and pretty good grader if you just get it done.

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SOC130SG . Robinson W I 1 Year, 3 Months Ago

Great professor. He knows the material and is very well versed on the topics. I will say, learn how to write an essay before you begin reflections. He isn't as clear on his expectations however be as academic as you possibly can be. Treat it as a real analysis paper than an “reflection.”

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130SG . Robinson W I 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

His minimum reading is at least 100 pages per week and expects us to write a 1000 word essay weekly, which he sets the deadline to be at 10 pm. I get so stressed out every Tuesday. On one of the weeks, he even made us read an entire book of more than 200 pages on top a list of documentaries. Take his class if you are a strong reader.

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130SG . Robinson W I 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Robinson…the prof that makes people want to drop out & handles his courses like a dictator. Him & his gang of male TAs are rude, arrogant, & grade harshly with unclear parameters. I've taken 2 of his classes now. He sloppily throws together a 3hr lecture, makes you buy the overly wordy materials he writes for profit, & man-splains til you're blue.

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