GS- Global Studies

EDP, GS, H, SS, SU- Students in this Global Studies course examine the history of globalization and the emergence of the global political economy. Students investigate economic, environmental, health, and cultural challenges and opportunities of globalization, as well as the ways in which globalization impacts us all as individuals. Human rights issues that have arisen due to globalization will be explored through examination of political, social, and economic issues and social movements such as environmentalism, sustainability, feminism, and capitalism.

EDP, GS, H, IL, SS- This global studies course introduces students to the dynamics of identity-formation and cultural transformation in the context of globalization. The focus will be broadly comparative and historical, enabling students to reflect on their own experiences of race, class, and gender in relation to that of people around the world and across time. In the process, they will learn about tensions between local ways of life, with their deep historical, linguistic, ethnic, and religious roots, and global pressures for acculturation. Using work drawn from the humanities, social- and natural-sciences, students assess how their local identity, including such things as gender, disability, sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, and spirituality, is negotiated in the era of neocolonialism and globalization. Prerequisite(s): None.

GS, H, SS- This course examines a selected nation and region with a focus on historical and cultural development. Within the broad framework of history and culture, students will explore the various manifestations of these dynamic forces as they relate to politics, religion, gender, social and economic development, the environment, personal identity, and the nation and region's interconnectedness with the larger global community. Students will be asked to engage multiple perspectives, negotiate the differences they find, and begin to construct an understanding of global citizenship. This course may require service learning participation.

EDP,GS,H,IL,SS- In this Global Studies course students will use interdisciplinary perspectives to develop a comprehensive overview of contemporary Japanese society, exploring such topics as popular culture, gender and sexuality, work and family life, social inequality, and international relations. This class includes a community-based learning component. Students will examine recent changes in Japanese society and gain an ability to discuss current social issues. No prior knowledge of Japanese society or Japanese language is required.