Explore global textile and apparel industries and the factors affecting global sourcing from product concept to distribution with an emphasis on global issues. Examine the textile and apparel complex and its history, international trade and the effects of trade policy, the sourcing process, selection of sourcing locations and partners, sourcing regions of the world, and current trends. Textiles and Apparel 331 and 331E may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.