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GLBS 300 Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization

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.

Credits

3.0

Core

Global Perspectives

Offered

Either Semester

GLBS 301 Human Migrations: Refugees and IDPs

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.

Credits

3.0

Core

Global Perspectives

Offered

Spring Semester (As Needed)

GLBS 345 Global Perspectives on Women, Power and Politics

Prerequisite: One of the following: GLBS 200, HIST 266PSCI 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.

Credits

3.0

Core

Global Perspectives

Offered

Either Semester

GLBS 375 Independent Study in Global Studies

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

Credits

1.0 - 3.0

Offered

Both Semesters and Summer

GLBS 397 Special Topics

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

Credits

3.0

Offered

As Needed

GLBS 399 Internship in Global Studies

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.

Credits

3.0 - 6.0

Offered

Both Semesters and Summer