This course introduces students to the concept of globalization through an in-depth examination of how the global economy connects workers from cities and villages around the world within transnational labor processes. Emphasizing the labor process and the lived experiences of workers, students will gain a grounded understanding of the global economy and the forces driving offshoring, migration, and the global labor movement. A central question guiding the course is: What is the relationship between workers in wealthy and poorer nations? Does the globalization of production create inherent conflict between them, or can shared interests foster solidarity? Students will map global supply chains and analyze how they perpetuate and exploit global inequalities, situating these dynamics within the historical context of colonialism. Through case studies of everyday goods and services—such as our cars, clothes, food, and electronics—produced by multinational corporations like General Motors, Amazon, Nike, and Walmart, students will critically examine the implications of globalized production for the global community and their own working lives.