This course examines current events in international trade and the rise of globalization since the 1950s. It emphasizes trade theories, and contemporary trade policy, while building an understanding of the evolution of globalization and the political issues shaping today's global economy. Topics include the expansion of regional trade agreements, environmental and labor standards, the TRIPs agreement, immigration, economic integration, trade disputes, and the impact of globalization on political views.

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This course builds upon the training and background received in LINGUIST 302 (Foundations of Speech Sounds) and 400-level phonetics/phonology courses and introduces undergraduate students to some more advanced topics and issues in phonetics and/or phonology. Topics may vary from year to year. Students will gain a broadened understanding of phonetics/phonology, its formal tools, and the variety of natural language phenomena they can insightfully analyze.

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Generative AI is rapidly transforming learning, research, and analysis. But generative AI also raises serious ethical questions about "original" analysis and plagiarism, as well as concerns about racial, gender, and cultural bias, inequality of access, economic impacts, and environmental effects. Moreover, naive use of generative AI can produce misleading or simply incorrect results. This course will introduce you to the use of generative AI, emphasizing practical skills for research, writing, and data analysis, as well as critical awareness and attention to ethical concerns.