Global Population Dynamics
In this course we will study three major processes of population change - fertility, mortality, and migration. We will learn about the theories and methods demographers use to explain population change. Course concepts will be applied to explore questions, such as: Why are birth rates in Italy and Japan so low? What were the consequences of China’s One Child Policy? Are fears of global overpopulation grounded or exaggerated? What is the immigrant health paradox and does it still exist? Course material primarily draws on perspectives from sociology with additional materials from global and public health, economics, gender studies, and anthropology. (Sociology)/