AEM 2000

AEM 2000

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

This course aims to stimulate critical thinking, economic reasoning, and cogent writing about contemporary controversies that attract regular attention in the international press and among key private and public sector decision-makers. Students read and discuss competing arguments about current issues such as morally questionable market exchange among willing buyres and sellers, immigration policy, foreign aid, sovereign debt forgiveness, regulating genetically modified foods, etc. Students write, edit, and rewrite short briefing papers which are evaluated for quality of communication as well as subject matter content.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment preference given to: Dyson students, in particular sophomores and juniors, but all majors welcomed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ECON 1110. Recommended prerequisite: ECON 1120.

Course Attribute (CU-ITL)
Satisfies Requirement Satisfies CALS written expression requirement and Dyson Grand Challenges writing requirement.

Outcomes
  • Student will demonstrate proficiency in written communication.
  • Student will demonstrate competency in analysis of ethical problems in business or economics in both domestic and international contexts.
  • Student will be able to identify and analyze evidence pertaining to business and economics problems in society and communicate results.
  • Student will develop an awareness and understanding of the cultural issues that impact business operations in a global society.
  • Student will be able to demonstrate familiarity with major business and economics issues facing a firm and society.
  • Student will demonstrate ability to offer critical analysis of a variety of contemporary business issues.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16764 AEM 2000   LEC 001

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Please email cbb2@cornell.edu to join a waitlist if you are unable to enroll.

  • 16765 AEM 2000   DIS 201

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 16766 AEM 2000   DIS 202

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 16767 AEM 2000   DIS 203

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 16768 AEM 2000   DIS 204

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online