300

Prerequisite: GLBS 200. This course examines the cultural, economic and political forces of globalization. It is organized around the debate concerning the merits of modern globalization. We will examine how the forces of globalization impact certain aspects of lives of people around the world. We will use the evidence gathered in our examination of the impact of globalization to critique the classical arguments.

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. This course will focus on the core reasons for contemporary human migration and its effects on modern societies. Focus will be placed on how societies react to demographic changes and how refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) are shaping the world population today.

Prerequisite: One of the following: GLBS 200, HIST 266, PSCI 202, PSCI 210, PSCI 215 The course focuses on the different ways gender structures women’s political experiences and how race, class and ethnicity intersect with gender in shaping political consciousness and action. Readings will emphasize women’s power within established formal government structures and informal exercise of power through religion, family and society.

Prerequisite: Permission of the program director. Reading and/or research in a related field and/or topic of the Global Studies major.

An upper-level special topics course offered at the discretion of the department. The content and methods vary with the interest of students and faculty members

Prerequisites: Must be a declared Global Studies major or permission of the instructor Students may be placed in a variety of settings including: governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, think tanks, or other global affairs related entities and work with their designated internship faculty supervisor to complete a portfolio and deliver a final oral presentation. Grading is on S/U.