Global Studies Majors Presenting at URCAD
Be sure to attend URCAD to learn more about their research!
The 21st Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day is taking place on Wednesday, April 26 in the UC Ballroom.
URCAD features research and creative work carried out by undergraduate students from all majors at UMBC. With the guidance of their faculty mentors, participants share their work through oral presentations, posters, art exhibits, and performances.
This year, three Global Studies students will be presenting their work through oral presentations or posters. Be sure to stop by the University Center on Wednesday, April 26 to learn more about their work!
Investigation of Societal-Level Peace Initiatives within the Arab-Israeli Protracted Social Conflict
Mentor: Brigid Starkey
UC Ballroom | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Poster 26
The Successes and Shortcomings of Fair Trade in Combatting Gender Inequality: Coffee in Central America
Mentor: Felipe Filomeno
UC 312 | 10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
More Than Just Pretty: Analyzing the Influence of Globalization on the Role of Design in South Korea
Mentor: Kyung-Eun Yoon
UC 312 | 1:15 – 1:30 p.m.
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Global Studies Students Abroad
Danielle McGrogan: Kigali, Rwanda
Global Studies student Danielle McGrogan is currently studying abroad in Kigali, Rwanda through the School for International Training (SIT). Read more about her experiences living and studying abroad below:
"I am currently studying abroad in Kigali, Rwanda through the School for International Training (SIT). The focus of my study abroad program is to examine the 1994 genocide and the country’s efforts to foster peace, unity, and reconciliation. Through site visits to government organizations and NGOs, I have had the unique opportunity to learn from individuals working in the different disciplines (mental health, media, law, women’s rights, etc.) of reconciliation and transitional justice.
"After spending a month and a half in Rwanda, we went to Uganda for two weeks to learn about the LRA conflict and effective practices to rehabilitate and reintegrate ex-child soldiers back into society. We also had the chance to hear local perceptions on justice and peace in Northern Uganda through discussions with former internally displaced persons (IDPs), former LRA members, and NGOs, including Invisible Children Uganda. One of the many academic highlights thus far has been learning about the effectiveness of home grown solutions such as the Gacaca Courts in Rwanda and Mato Oput in Uganda.
"Apart from thought-provoking site visits and discussions, I also take Kinyarwanda language classes and live with a Rwandan family. My host family has given me insight into local life through sharing meals, improving my language skills, and taking me to events, including weddings and commemoration ceremonies. While Rwandans have many traditions, my favorite is Umuganda. On the last Saturday of each month, communities come together to do a variety of public works. Umuganda can be translated as ‘coming together in common purpose to achieve an outcome’.
"For the last month of my study abroad program in Rwanda, I am doing an independent research project on the repatriation and reintegration experiences of returning Rwandan refugees from neighboring countries. I’m excited to have a month to explore Rwanda on my own while gaining a deeper understanding of a topic I’m interested in. My entire experience in Rwanda has been awe-inspiring and has played an instrumental role in shaping my future aspirations.
"Fun Facts: Rwanda is also known as the Land of a Thousand hills because most of the county is covered by rolling, lush green hills. Rwanda has highest percentage of women in parliament worldwide and was the first country in the world to legislate an outright ban on plastic bags."
Global Studies student Corey Simon is currently studying abroad at Universidad Católica del Uruguay in Montevideo, Uruguay though
ISEP. Read more about her experiences living and studying abroad below:
"I’ve only been in Uruguay for a month (the southern hemisphere academic calendar is different; this semester is March-July), but I’m already in love with this country. Uruguayans are truly some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. Everyone is more than willing to help you in any way they can, and spending time with friends and family is a top priority. Often, Uruguayans will also offer you mate: a hot, caffeine-rich, herbal infused beverage, typical of Uruguay and Argentina, and traditionally shared among friends. Uruguayans drink it everywhere. It doesn’t matter if you’re in class, on the bus, in the store, on the street etc; you’ll see a ton of people drinking mate. Although a tiny country, Uruguayans also have a lot of national pride, which I got to see in full force at a Uruguay-Brazil soccer game in the stadium that hosted the first World Cup (which Uruguay won).
"In addition to its people, Uruguay’s natural beauty is what makes it such a great place to live. Montevideo is located on Río de la Plata, and people spend a lot of time on la rambla, a boardwalk that goes all along the city coastline. I’m also lucky enough to live with a host family whose apartment is three blocks from the beach. The city is very green, with lots of tree-lined streets and huge parks. Outside of Montevideo, Uruguay is incredibly green as well, as most of the country is composed of small towns and farmland. Uruguay’s population is only about 3.5 million, and cows outnumber people 3:1!
"I’ve spent the past three weekends exploring beach towns up the coast from Montevideo. The bus system is inexpensive and straightforward, so traveling to other parts of the country is very easy. I especially love Cabo Polonio, a rural hamlet located on a peninsula that’s not accessible by road. You can either hike a couple hours through sand dunes (which I did), or take a jeep through the bordering national park. You can see sea lions and dolphins, and during some parts of the year, whales. There isn’t any light pollution at night, so the sky is absolutely incredible, and you feel like you’re in a planetarium.
"I can also not say enough good things about the exchange program and the university. Every international student gets paired up with a Uruguayan student, and there is a welcome commission composed of Uruguayan students that help exchange students get to know one another and become integrated into the university community by organizing special activities and weekend excursions. Most of the exchange students here are from other Latin American countries, so I spend time with a lot of native Spanish-speakers, which is perfect for my language immersion.
"In terms of academics, I’m taking a mix of special courses for international students, including a culture class where we visit different museums and historical sites, as well as regular courses alongside Uruguayans. I’m also volunteering through the university’s service learning center at a non-profit called Gurises Unidos, which works with underprivileged youth. Not only is it a wonderful experience, but it also gives me a window into a side of Montevideo I wouldn’t otherwise see.
"Uruguay is not very popular with exchange students, and most people traveling through South America skip it, but I strongly recommend you don’t make that mistake!"
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UMBC U.S. Fulbright Program Information Sessions
Don't know what the Fulbright program is? Come find out!
Have you heard about the
Fulbright Scholarship program, but were hazy as to what it's all about? Can you use it to teach English overseas, or is it just for a research project?
Have your questions answered at one of five information sessions being offered by Dr. Brian Souders, Interim Director of the International Education Services Office. As UMBC's Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA), Dr. Souders works to guide students through the application process.
Meetings will be held at the following dates and times.
Thursday, April 6: 4:00 pm - 218 Administration
Tuesday, April 11: 4:00 pm - 218 Administration
Thursday, April 20: 4:00 pm - 218 Administration
Monday, April 24: 3:00 pm - 218 Administration
Thursday, April 27: 4:00 pm - 218 Administration
The Fulbright competition cycle for the 2018-19 academic year starts on April 3, 2017, and culminates with UMBC's application deadline of August 30, 2017.
An RSVP is preferred for each event; you can do so under the Events tab of the Student U.S. Fulbright Program MyUMBC group at <my.umbc.edu/groups/fulbright>.
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Global Studies Fall 2017 Course Offerings
Nearly fifty courses to choose from for Fall 2017!
Registration for Fall 2017 begins on Monday, April 3, 2017. All students are required to make an advising appointment with their advisors prior to registration.
Core Courses
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Department/ Program
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Course
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Global Studies
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GLBL 101 Introduction to Global
Studies
GLBL 301 Approaches to Global
Studies
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Gateway Courses
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Department/ Program
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Course
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Anthropology
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ANTH 211 Cultural Anthropology
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Asian Studies
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ASIA 100 Introduction to Asian
Studies
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Economics
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ECON 101 Introduction to
Microeconomics
ECON 102 Introduction to
Macroeconomics
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Geography & Environmental
Studies
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GES 102 Human Geography
GES 120 Environmental Science
and Conservation
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History
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HIST 200 Themes in World
History
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Modern Languages, Linguistics
& Intercultural Communication
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MLL 280 Introduction to the
Spanish-Speaking World
MLL 305 Introduction to
Intercultural Communication*
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Political Science
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POLI 260 Comparative Politics
POLI 280 International
Relations
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Upper Level Track Electives
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Department/ Program
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Course
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Africana Studies
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AFST 212 Introduction to
African History (Track 2, 3)
AFST 213 Africa: Culture and
Development (Track 1, 2, 3)
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American Studies
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AMST 200 What is an American? (Track
1, 3)
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Anthropology
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ANTH 312 Medical Anthropology (Track
2)
ANTH 326 American Indian
Cultures (Track 1)
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Asian Studies
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ASIA 300 Topics in Asian
Studies (Track 2, 3)
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Economics
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ECON 311 Intermediate
Microeconomics (Track 2, 3)
ECON 312 Intermediate
Macroeconomics (Track 2, 3)
ECON 382 Asian Economic History
(Track 2, 3)
ECON 439 Environmental
Economics (Track 2)
ECON 467 Health Economics (Track
2)
ECON 481 International Trade
Theory (Track 2, 3)
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Gender & Women’s Studies
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GWST 342 Gender in Modern South
Asia (Track 1)
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Geography & Environmental
Studies
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GES 329 Geography of Disease
and Health (Track 2, 3)
GES 337 Natural Resource
Management (Track 2)
GES 363 World Regions:
Contemporary International Issues (Track 2, 3)
GES 428 Scientific Practice and
Environmental Policy (Track 2, 3)
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Health Administration and
Public Policy
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HAPP Global Issues in Health
and Disease (Track 1, 2, 3)
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History
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HIST 306 The First World War (Track
3)
HIST 340 Atlantic Revolutions (Track
1)
HIST 376 European Women’s
History 1914- Present (Track 3)
HIST 459 Japan Since 1800
(Track 3)
HIST 473 Twentieth- Century
Britain: The Age of Decline (Track 3)
HIST 480 Contemporary China
1949 – Present (Track 2, 3)
HIST 484 German History 1914-
Present (Track 3)
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Media & Communication
Studies
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MCS 334 Media &
Globalization (Track 1, 3)
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Modern Languages, Linguistics
& Intercultural Communication
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MLL 240 Project in Cultural
Sustainability (Track 2)
MLL 305 Introduction to
Intercultural Communication* (Track 2, 3)
MLL 306 Intercultural
Communication: Issues Confronting Immigrant and Heritage Communities (Track1,
3)
MLL 311 Introduction to Korean
Culture (Track 2, 3)
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Political Science
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POLI 434 International
Organizations (Track 2, 3)
POLI 467 Comparative Foreign
Policy (Track 3)
POLI 471 Globalization and Transnational
Issues (Track 1, 3)
POLI 487 International
Political Economy (Track 2, 3)
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Spanish
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SPAN 308 Latinoamérica y sus
Culturas I (Track 1)
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*Students may enroll for this course to fulfill either a gateway or track requirement but may not use the same course in both categories.
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Global Studies Students Abroad
Acacia Levin: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Global Studies student Acacia Levin is currently studying abroad at Chiang Mai University in Thailand. Read more about her experiences living and studying abroad below:
"I have been studying at Chiang Mai University through
The Education Abroad Network which is partnered with three other programs, thus bringing a diverse group of students together. Since the first day of being in Chiang Mai our program leaders have immersed us in culturally and educationally unique experiences that one would not be able to enjoy simply as a tourist. In just my first two months I have learned about the more 'behind the scenes' aspects of Thailand and Southeast Asia. I have gone on excursions focusing on rural Thai life, agriculture, ethnic minorities, the history of opium in this region, sex trafficking, animal cruelty towards elephants, alternative energy in rural areas, and Buddhism.
"A few of the many highlights from these excursions have been the village homestay I did in the second week where our group was welcomed into a rural village where we learned more about traditional Thai life and culture as well as learned how to plant rice and vegetables in the fields. Another amazing trip was hiking through Doi Inthanon- the tallest mountain in Thailand- where we experienced the natural beauty of water falls, terraced crop fields, and visited hill tribes for local coffee tasting.
"Aside from our numerous eye-opening excursions and rigorous yet fascinating classes, some of the greatest experiences have been personal experiences with local Thai people and with the art and music scene. After taking six hours of Thai language class each week, I am always eager to go out and practice reading, writing, and speaking Thai. By disciplining myself to really learn this difficult language, I have opened up opportunities for friendships with Thai people as well as the shop and restaurant owners in my neighborhood.
"There is a thriving music and arts scenes here as well. My two favorite events I have attended so far have been a metal festival which featured local Thai metal bands- now some of my favorite bands, and the very first film festival this city has had where I learned more about Southeast Asian culture, history, and perspectives. This entire experience so far has been so enlightening and I feel like I have made a new home for myself here."
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Global Studies Spring 2017 - Course Offerings
See which classes will count towards your GLBL degree!
Global Studies Spring Term 2017
Core Courses
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Department
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Course
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Global Studies
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GLBL 101 — Introduction to Global Studies
GLBL 301 — Approaches to Globalization
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Gateway Courses*
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Department
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Course
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Africana Studies
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AFST 211 — Introduction to Contemporary Africa
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Anthropology
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ANTH 211 — Cultural Anthropology
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Economics
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ECON 101 — Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 102 — Principles off Macroeconomics
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Geography & Environmental Systems
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GES 102 — Human Geography
GES 120 — Introduction to Environmental
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Gender and Women’s Studies
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GWST 340 — Global Perspectives on Gender
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History
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HIST 200 — Themes in World History
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Modern Languages, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication
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MLL 280 — Introduction to the Spanish-Speaking World
MLL 305 — Introduction to Intercultural Communication
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* Students can take a given course to fulfill either a gateway or a
track requirement but may not use the same course in both categories
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Upper Level Track Electives*
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Department
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Course
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Africana Studies
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AFST 213 — Africa:
Culture and Development (Track I/II/III)
AFST439 – Women in
Africa and the Diaspora (Track I/II/III)
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American Studies
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AMST 200 — Multicultural
America (Track I/III)
AMST 352 — American
Culture (Track I/III)
AMST 464 —
Immigration Nation (Track I/II/III)
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Asian Studies
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ASIA 300-01 — Topics in Asian Studies: Hinduism (Track II/III) ASIA 300-02/04 — Topics in Asian Studies: Gamelan (Track II/III)
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Economics
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ECON 280 — The
International Economy (Track II/III)
ECON 311—
Intermediate (Track II/III)
ECON 312 —
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (Track II/III)
ECON 385 — Economic
Development (Track II/III)
ECON 437— The
Economics of Natural Resources (Track II)
ECON 467 — Health
Economics (Track II)
ECON482 –
International Finance (Track II/III)
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Gender and Women’s
Studies
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GWST 340 – Women,
Gender, and Globalization (Track II/III)
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Geography &
Environmental Systems
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GES 429 — Seminar in Geography of Disease and Health (Track
II/III) GES 437 — Conservation & Development in
the Tropics (Track II) GES 462 — GIS and Human-Environmental Systems (Track II)
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Health Administration
& Policy Program
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HAPP 380 — Global
Issues in Health and Disease (Track I/II/III)
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History
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HIST 303 — The
Second World War (Track III)
HIST 306 — The First
World War (Track III)
HIST 313 — America
as a Great Power? U.S. Foreign Relations in the Twentieth Century (Track III)
HIST 380 — Women and
Gender in Asia (Track II/III)
HIST 484 — German
History: 1914 to the Present (Track III)
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Media &
Communication Studies
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MCS 334 — Media
& Globalization (Track I/III)
MCS 390 —
Transcultural Studies in Global Television (Track I)
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Modern Languages,
Linguistics & Intercultural Communication
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MLL 220 — Film and
Society in China (Track II)
MLL 305 —
Introduction to Intercultural Communication (Track II/III)
MLL 306 — Issues
Confronting Immigrant and Heritage Communities (Track I/III)
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Political Science
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POLI 337 —
Comparative Justice (Track I/III)
POLI 360 —
Comparative Political Analysis (Track I/II/III)
POLI 377 — Latin
American Politics (Track II/III)
POLI 390 — American
Foreign Policy (Track II)
POLI 470 – Politics
of Human Rights (Track I/III)
POLI 485 — Dynamics
of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (Track II/III)
POLI 486 — Middle
East International Relations (Track II/III)
POLI 488 – Politics
and International Relations of South Asia (Track II/III)
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Sociology
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SOCY 333 — Human
Sexuality in Cross-Cultural Perspective (Track I)
SOCY 433 — Gender,
Work, and Family in Cross-Cultural Perspective (Track I/II/III)
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Special
Topics
If interested in the following special topics courses, please
discuss with your GLBL adviser:
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Department
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Course
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Gender and Women’s Studies
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GWST 390 –
Topics in Gender and Women’s Studies: Transnational Femininities
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Geography & Environmental Systems
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GES 400 –
Selected Topics in Geography: Global Poverty and Inequality
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Political Science
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POLI 489-01
– Selected Topics in International Relations: Cyber Warfare and Cybersecurity
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Winter Session 2017 - Registration is NOW open
Catch up and get ahead!
Global Studies Winter Term 2017, Jan 3rd
-27th
Registration NOW open
American Studies:
AMST352 – American Culture in Global Perspective
(Track I/III Elective)
Economics:
ECON101 – Principles of
Microeconomics (Gateway Course*);
ECON102
– Principles of Macroeconomics (Gateway Course*);
ECON311
– Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (Track II/III Elective);
ECON482
– International Finance (Track II/III Elective)
Geography & Environmental Systems:
GES102 – Intro to Human
Geography (Gateway Course*)
Global Studies:
GLBL483 – International Negotiation (Track III
Elective)
History:
HIST 381 – Japanese History through Film and Literature
(Track II Elective)
Modern Languages, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication:
MLL305
– Introduction to Intercultural Communication (Gateway Course/Track II/III
Elective**)
Political Science:
POLI280
– International Relations (Gateway Course*);
POLI482
– International Law (Track II/III Elective);
POLI483
– International Negotiation (Track I/II/III Elective)
* Gateway courses = core electives
** Students can take a given course to fulfill either a gateway or a track requirement but may not use the same course in both categories
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Winter Session 2017 - Registration opens 10/24
Catch up and get ahead!
Global Studies - Winter Term 2017, Jan 3rd
- 27th
Registration opens October 24th
American Studies:
AMST352 – American Culture in
Global Perspective (Track I/III Elective)
Economics:
ECON101 – Principles of
Microeconomics (Gateway Course*);
ECON102 – Principles of
Macroeconomics (Gateway Course*);
ECON311 – Intermediate
Microeconomic Analysis (Track II/III Elective);
ECON482 – International Finance
(Track II/III Elective)
Geography & Environmental Systems:
GES102 – Intro to Human Geography (Gateway
Course*)
History:
HIST 381 – Japanese History
through Film and Literature (Track II Elective)
Modern Languages, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication:
MLL305 – Introduction to Intercultural
Communication (Gateway Course*/Track II/III Elective**)
Political Science:
POLI280 – International Relations
(Gateway Course*);
POLI437 – International Human
Rights Law (Track II/III Elective);
POLI483 (GLBL483) – International
Negotiation (Track III Elective)
* Gateway courses = core electives
** Students can take a given
course to fulfill either a gateway or a track requirement but may not use the
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