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Global Studies
C. Oakley, Coordinator
http://libarts.wsu.edu/genstudies/
509-335-8731
Global studies examines economic, political, social, cultural, and scientific practices in a transnational and cross-cultural perspective. An undergraduate minor in global studies encourages a student in any major discipline to think in terms of the globalization that marks the contemporary world. The program of study 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 gives students a competitive edge in the global job market. Students earning the minor will be prepared to 1) understand connections that can be made from historical, cultural, economic, and political contexts that shape society and reflect global systems; 2) demonstrate knowledge of and be sensitive to others' differing identities and values across cultures; 3) apply intercultural communication skills to interact effectively with individuals and in groups; and 4) interact respectfully and responsibly across boundaries in diverse environments.
The minor requires 18 credit hours and must include 9 hours of upper-division work taken in residence at WSU or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses. Students should select one track from the three listed in the course requirements, and one module from those listed within each track. 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. Additional courses may be included within the minor as developed in the university curriculum.
TRACK I - Language and Civilization: Choose one from COM 321, ENGLISH 222, FINE ART 202, FOR LANG 101, 110, 120, 130, or 220. Choose 3 courses from one of the following modules:
-Regional and Comparative Literatures/Film: CHINESE or SPAN 111, CHINESE130, ENGLISH 333, 334, 335, FOR LANG 410, FRENCH, GERMAN, or SPANISH 110, FRENCH, GERMAN, RUSSIAN, or SPANISH 130, FRENCH or RUSSIAN 430.
-Aesthetics and Values: ANTH 303, FINE ART 301, 302, 304, HISTORY 340, 341, PHIL 207, 220, 260, 314, 315, POL S 333, 437, 438, SOC 455, WOMEN ST 375.
-Art, Music and Folklore: ANTH 301, 303, 404, FINE ART 404, 405, MUS 163, 265, 360, 361, 362, 363, PHIL 430.
-Evolution of Civilizations: ANTH 330, 336, FRENCH, GERMAN, RUSSIAN, or SPANISH 120, FRENCH, GERMAN, RUSSIAN, or SPANISH 121, HISTORY 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 LANG 120, 220, PHIL 101, POL S 102, 103, or WOMEN ST 332. Choose 5 courses from one of the following modules:
-Globalization: ANTH 417, 418, COM 321, ECONS 327, 427, 428, FRENCH, GERMAN, or SPANISH 361, HISTORY 491, I BUS 375, 380, POL S 314, 435, 472, WOMEN ST 316.
-Populations and Cultural Ecology: ANTH 309, 316, 350, 370, P0SYCH 466, SOC 332, 415, WOMEN ST 402.
-Conflict and Cooperation: CES 302, HISTORY 386, 387, 388, POL S 428, 424, 427, 429, PSYCH 403, SOC 363, 480, SPANISH 362, WOMEN ST 300.
-Social Justice: ANTH 418, 494, CES 302, 401, CRM J, 381, 405, PHIL 445, 470, POL S 428, SHS 250, SOC 363, SPANISH 362, WOMEN 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, CROP SCI 360, ENVR SCI 101, FINE ART 331, FOR LANG 120, 220, GEOLOGY 210, NATRS 202. Choose 5 courses from one of the following modules:
-The Global Environment: ANTH 309, 370, CE 401, HISTORY 409, PHIL 370, POL S 430, SOC 415.
-Global Resources and Human Survival: BIOLOGY 474, CES 401, CROP SCI 201, 360, HISTORY 495, NATRS 441, 312, SOIL SCI 345.
-Science and Societies: ANTH 469, BIOLOGY 401, HISTORY 380, 382, PHIL 350, 365, PHYSICS 380, PSYCH 492.
-Language: None required but foreign language study is strongly recommended.