Global Studies Minor

The global studies minor is designed to provide an exciting interdisciplinary global perspective on the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. The minor is flexible and complements majors from across the University, affording students the opportunity to reach beyond their majors, or to take courses related to their majors outside of the context of the United States. The minor requires 18 credit hours. Students should select one track from the three listed in the course requirements, and one module from those listed within each track. Course substitutions are permitted in consultation with the Director of Global Studies. Additional courses may be included within the minor as developed in the university curriculum.

TRACK I: Language and Civilization

Choose one from Com 321, Engl 222, F A 202, For L 101, 110, 120, 130, or 220.

Choose 3 courses from one of the following modules:
Regional and Comparative Literatures/Film:
Chin/Span 111, Chin 130, Engl 333, 334, 335, For L 410, Fren/Ger/Span 110, Fren/Ger/Rus/Span 130, Fren/Rus 430

Aesthetics and Values: Anth 303, F A 301, 302, 304, Hist 340, 341, Phil 207, 220, 260, 314, 315, Pol S 333, 437, 438, Soc 455, Theat 150, W St 375

Art, Music and Folklore:
Anth 301, 303, 404, F A 404, 405, Mus 163, 265, 360, 361, 362, 363, Phil 430

Evolution of Civilizations:
Anth 330, 336, Fren/Ger/Rus/Span 120, Fren/Ger/Rus/Span 121, Hist 270, 273, 306, 331, 370. 373, 374, Soc 415, 430

Language: 2 semesters of second year foreign language required.

TRACK II: Global Communities

Choose one from Anth 203, CES 212, For L 120, 220, Phil 101, Pol S 102, 103, or W St 332.

Choose 5 courses from one of the following modules:
Globalization:
Anth 417, 418, Com 321, Econ 418, 472, 470, Fren/Ger/Span 361, Hist 491, I Bus 375, 380, Pol S 314, 435, 472, CRS 441, W St. 316

Populations and Cultural Ecology:
Anth 309, 316, 350, 370, Psych 466, CRS 335, Soc 332, 415, W St 402

Conflict and Cooperation:
CES 302, Hist 386, 387, 388, Pol S 428, 424, 427, 429, Psych 403, Soc 363, 480, Span 362, W St 300

Social Justice:
Anth 418, 494, CES 302, 401, Crm J, 381, 405, Phil 445, 470, Pol S 428, SHS 250, Soc 363, Span 362, W St 330.

Language: 2 years of high school or 2 semesters of university foreign language courses required. Additional foreign language study is strongly recommended.

TRACK III: Technology and Global Society

Choose one from Arch 202, CropS 360, ES/RP 101, F A 331, For L 120, 220, FSHN 170, Geol 210, NATRS 202.

Choose 5 courses from one of the following modules:
The Global Environment:
Anth 309, 370, C E 401, Hist 409, Phil 370, Pol S 430, CRS 435, Soc 415

Global Resources and Human Survival:
Biol 474, CES 401, CropS 201, 360, Hist 495, NATRS 441, 312, SoilS 345

Science and Societies:
Anth 469, Biol 401, Hist 380, 382, Phil 350, 365, Phys 380, Psych 492.

Language: None required but foreign language study is strongly recommended.

Some courses may be substituted with the approval of the Director of Global Studies.  In particular, many course equivalents may be taken through a study abroad program, and students are encouraged to discuss these with the Director of Global Studies.