Curriculum for the Global Studies Program
Program Description
The Global Studies Program aims to encourage and enable students to
achieve global literacy defined as a multidisciplinary approach to
contending perspectives on global problems, their historical origins,
and their possible solutions. To this end, the Global Studies program
offers courses and experiences designed to equip students with the
factual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to comprehend, and
engage with, foundational questions of global analysis (e.g., the
commonalities and variations between human cultures), identifiable
global themes (e.g., war and peace, economic development, globalization
and trade, environmental sustainability), and the specifics of
particular contemporary global problems (e.g., regional conflicts,
weapons proliferation, environmental degradation, movement for
political integration and autonomy, the AIDS crisis).
Course of Study
Students electing the Global Studies major are required to declare a
primary major before they declare a Global Studies major. No more than
two courses (8 semester hours) can be taken in any one discipline to
fulfill the requirements for the issue concentration for the Global
Studies major. In addition, students may not apply more than two
courses (8 semester hours) from each other major or minor.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES
A. Global Studies Core (16 semester hours)
» Anthropology/History/Political Science 210 Global Perspectives (4 credits)
» Select two courses from the following three:
Anthropology 102: Human Cultural Diversity (4 credits)
Economics 111 Global and Environmental Economic Principles (4 credits)
History 215 Modern World History (4 credits)
» Global Studies 499 Research Seminar (4 credits)
B. Issue Area Concentrations (16 semester hours)
Four
courses must be taken from one of the five concentrations outlined
below. At least 3 of the 4 courses counted toward a concentration must
be at the 300 level or higher.
C. Language
Students
must demonstrate proficiency in a language relevant to their coursework
and at a level consistent with Option 1 of the College of Arts and
Sciences foreign language requirement. This may be accomplished through
a proficiency examination or through the equivalent of 16 semester
hours of coursework.
D. Off-Campus Study Component
Majors
are required to participate in an off-campus study program overseas.
While abroad students must earn 8 semester hours of credit related to
the global studies core or the student’s global studies concentration.
At least 4 credits must relate directly to the student’s global studies
concentration. For example, this study abroad requirement could be met
by taking two appropriate J-term courses, or by 8 semester hours of
appropriate coursework taken during a semester abroad. Language study
coursework does not necessarily count for this requirement; coursework
must deal with the contemporary world and its issues. Obtaining
pre-approval for credit is encouraged. Local internships related to an
area concentration and involving a cross-cultural setting may be
allowed in exceptional circumstances. The Global Studies chair must
approve exceptions.
E. Senior Research Project
The
senior project is a general university requirement in all programs and
majors. Students will normally satisfy this requirement by completing a
research project or paper in Global Studies 499.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES
A. Anthropology/History/Political Science 210
B. One course from ANTH 102, ECON 111, or HIST 215
C. Three courses in one concentration
D. Foreign Language: One semester of 200-level college coursework in a foreign language, or equivalent proficiency.
E. Study Away:At
least 4 credits of study abroad coursework related to the contemporary
world and its issues. For example, one appropriate J-term course.
THEMATIC CONCENTRATIONS*, **
*Students may petition
the Chair of Global Studies for the inclusion of courses that meet
issue concentration requirements but that are not taught regularly
enough to be listed here.
Development and Social Justice
Anthropology 336--Peoples of Latin America
Anthropology 387 -- Anthropology of Development
Communications 304--Intercultural Communication
Economics 333 -- Economic Development: Comparative Third World Strategies
English 216 -- Topics in Literature: The Caribbean Short Story (in Trinidad)
English 216--Topics in Literature: South African Township Drama
English 233 -- Post-Colonial Literature
English 343 -- Post-Colonial Literature and Theory
History 335 -- Central America and the Caribbean: History and Development
History 339 -- Revolutionary China
History 340 -- Modern Japan
INTC 211 -- 20th Century Origins of the Contemporary World (when taught by Hogan and Palerm)
INTC 244 -- Post-Colonial Issues
INTC 245 -- Cases in Development or History and Perspectives on Development
INTC 329 -- Personal Commitments, Global Issues (when taught by O'Brien)
Math 205 -- Service Learning Mathematics in Honduras
Political Science 380 -- Politics of Global Development
Religion 227: Christian Theologies (when the topic is Theologies of Liberation and Democracy)
Scandinavian Studies 321 -- Topics in Scandinavian Cultures and Societies (when the topic is Nordic Colonialism)
Sociology and Social Work 320--Child Welfare: A Global Perspective
Sociology and Social Work 325 -- Service Learning in Tobago
Spanish 301 -- Advanced Grammar and Composition (when crosslisted with INTC/IHON)
Spanish 322 -- Latin American Culture and Civilization
Spanish 432 -- 20th Century Latin American Literature
Responses to International Violence and Conflict
Anthropology 375 -- Nation, State and Citizen
Communication 340--Communication and Conflict
Communication 439 -- Intercultural Communication
Communication 387/392 -- Peace Journalism
Communication 440 -- Conflict and Communication
Communication 441 -- Conflict Management
History 364 -- England and the Second World War (in London)
INTC 211 -- 20th Century Origins of the Contemporary World (when taught by Hogan and Palerm)
INTC 326 -- Quest for Global Justice
INTC 329 -- Personal Commitments, Global Issues (when taught by O'Brien)
Political Science 331 -- International Relations
Political Science 332 -- International Conflict Resolution
Political Science 431 -- Advanced International Relations
Scandinavian Studies 341 -- Topics in Scan. Literature: Conflict and Peace in ScandinavianLiterature)
Sociology and Social Work 320--Child Welfare: A Global Perspective
World Health
Anthropology 380 -- Sickness, Madness, Health
Economics 323 -- Health Economics
INTC 242 -- Population, Hunger, and Poverty
PHED 190 -- Socio-Economic Influences on Health
PHED 362 -- Healing Arts
Psychology 335--Cultural Psychology
Religion 230 -- Religion and Culture: Religion, Healing, and the Body
Sociology and Social Work 320--Child Welfare: A Global Perspective
Sociology and Social Work 325 -- Service Learning in Tobago
Globalization and Trade
Business 190/201 - Value Creation in the Global Environment
Business 352 -- Global Management
Business 408 -- International Business Law and Ethics
Business 460 -- International Marketing
Business 486A -- Business Culture in China (Study Away)
Communications 393 -- Communication Abroad: Studies in Culture
Economics 331 -- International Economics
Economics 335 -- European Economic Integration
History 340--Modern Japan
History 338--Modern China
INTC/IHON 239: Personal Commitments, Global Issues
Political Science 347 -- Political Economy
Political Science 381 -- Comparative Legal Systems
Political Science 383 -- Modern European Politics
Sociology and Social Work 325 -- Service Learning in Tobago (in Tobago)
Transnational Movements and Cultural Diversity
Anthropology 192: Makah Culture Past and Present
Anthropology 330 – Cultures and Peoples of Native North America
Anthropology 340--Anthropology of Africa
Anthropology 342--Pacific Island Cultures
Anthropology 360 – Ethnic Groups
Anthropology 376--Law, Politics, Revolution
Anthropology 387 – Special Topics in Anthropology: First Nations
Communication 304-- Intercultural Communication
English 216--Topics in Literature: South African Township Drama
English 216--Topics in Literature: The Caribbean Short Story (in Trinidad)
English 232 – Topics in Women's Literature: Women Writers of the Americas
English 233 -- Post-Colonial Literature
English 343 – Voices of Diversity: Post-Colonial Literature and Theory
English 345C--Special Topics in Literature and Difference
French 221 – French Literature and Films of the Americas
French 301 – Advanced Grammar and Composition (when crosslisted with INTC/IHON)
German 301 – Advanced Grammar and Composition (when crosslisted with INTC/IHON)
History 339: Revolutionary China
History 340--Modern Japan
History 344 – Andean History
INTC/IHON 211-- 20th Century Origins of the Contemporary World
INTC/IHON 239--Personal Commitments, Global Issues
Psychology 335 – Cultural Psychology
Religion 131--Religions of South Asia
Religion 132--Religions of East Asia
Religion 227 -- Christian Theology (When the topic is Theologies of Liberation and Democracy)
Religion 232--The Buddhist Tradition
Religion 233 -- Religions of China
Religion 236 -- Native American Religious Traditions
Religion 393 -- Topics in Comparative Religions: Religion and the Immigrant Experience
Spanish 322--Latin American Civilization and Culture
Spanish 341 – Latino Experience in the US
Spanish 342--20th Century Latin American Literature
Scandinavian Studies 341 -- Topics in Scandinavian Studies: Immigrants' Stories
Sociology and Social Work 325 -- Service Learning in Tobago
*Students may petition the Chair of Global Studies for the inclusion of
courses that meet issue concentration requirements but that are not
taught regularly enough to be listed here.
