Global Studies (GLO)

This course provides an introduction to concepts and methods used in the interdisciplinary field of Global Studies. The goal of this course is to develop the skills needed to understand complex problems related to global interconnectedness. The course examines the processes of globalization and their effects on people and cultures, economic and political institutions, and the natural environment from multiple perspectives. Open to non-majors.

This course introduces students to writing for public policy. Through a rigorous process of drafting and revising, students evaluate policy options and make recommendations to address issues in the public sphere. Target audiences include consulting firms, government agencies, think tanks, advocacy groups, industry associations, and other realms in the sphere of public policy. Writing for this course is problem-based, persuasive, and data-driven. The writing skills developed in this course include: developing essential and persuasive content, communicating complex ideas, organizing information, targeting diverse audiences with varying levels of expertise and roles, ensuring clarity, controlling tone, and designing a document for readability.

This course examines systems based approaches for understanding complex Earth systems and human dynamics across different disciplines, with the goal of meeting the human needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to survive and prosper. Topics studied may include the planetary effects of economic development, environmental sustainability, the equitable provision of public goods, the prospect of civilizational collapse, and intergenerational justice. Specific course content varies by instructor.

Courses offered on a variety of topics related to the major.

Global Studies Internship is an interdisciplinary experiential course that seeks to give students an introduction to the practicum of work the diverse fields of global studies, international relations and political science. The internship will help the student better understand concepts learned in class while gaining valuable work experience in the field. The course consists of at least 35 hours of work per credit with an organization that has a cooperative supervisor who has established learning goals and objectives with a faculty member affiliated with the university prior to the commencement of the internship.

Global Studies Internship is an interdisciplinary experiential course that seeks to give students an introduction to the practicum of work the diverse fields of global studies, international relations and political science. The internship will help the student better understand concepts learned in class while gaining valuable work experience in the field. The course consists of at least 35 hours of work per credit with an organization that has a cooperative supervisor who has established learning goals and objectives with a faculty member affiliated with the university prior to the commencement of the internship. Open to all students with sophomore standing and above.

Course work arranged for majors to pursue avenues of learning outside the existing offerings of the Department of Cultural, Environmental, and Global Studies.