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A major in Global Studies provides students with an opportunity to explore the problems facing our increasingly interconnected world, with a particular emphasis on regions outside Europe and the United States. Through a carefully selected set of courses from across the curriculum students are not only given the tools necessary to understand contemporary global issues, but are also empowered to respond effectively. In addition to required coursework, students are expected to complete a semester abroad where they benefit from immersion in a different place and culture. Students majoring in Global Studies may pursue careers in international business, media, education, law, government, or the non-profit sector. Contact the Director, Associate Professor Kevin L. Hickey at [email protected] for more information.

MAJOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES (11 OR 12)

There are five components to the major in Global Studies: 1. the Global Studies Core, 2. Global Studies Depth, 3. Global Studies electives, 4. Study Abroad, Internship, or Senior Project, and finally, 5. a required minor.

Global Studies Core (6)

GLS 100 Introduction to Global Studies GEO 100 Human and Physical Geography ANT 131 Cultural Anthropology

ECO 110 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 252 Economic Development POL 207 Peace and War

Global Studies Depth (2) One of the following:

GEO 108 World Population Issues

GEO 222 Regional Geography of South America GEO 232 Regional Geography of Africa

One of the following:

HIS 242 Russia since 1917 HIS 265 Peace Studies

HIS 281 Asian History Since 1800

HIS 283 Modern China: War and Revolution HIS 290 Islamic Middle East I (to 1800) HIS 291 Islamic Middle East II (Since 1800)

HIS 306 Rise and Decline of European Primacy (1870 - Present) HIS 310 Diplomatic History of Europe in the 20th Century WMS 385 Women of the World

Global Studies Electives (3) Any 3 of the following:

GEO 106, 108, 134, 240, HIS 242, 265, 282, 290 , 291, 306 or 310 POL 332, 345, 371, 376, 377 ECO 264, 353 or 354 LAS 200 SPA 125 or 126 THE 305 WMS 385

All Global Studies majors are expected to spend a semester in a university-approved study abroad program. Courses completed in such programs are likely to count as Global Studies electives subject to the approval of the department chair. As an alternative to study abroad, students may choose to spend a semester in Washington D.C. through The Washington Center for Internships

and Seminars (TWC), https://twc.edu/programs/academic-internship-program provided the internship placement is international in scope, subject to approval of the department chair. Students who for financial or other reasons are unable to complete a semester abroad or Washington Internship will be expected to complete an independent research project which incorporates a multi-disciplinary approach to analyze a specific global issue. This project can be completed as an independent study, subject to the approval of the department chair.

Required Minor

All Global Studies students are required to complete a minor. The minor should be chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor. The department encourages students to consider minors offered by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages. Alternatively, minors in Latin American Studies, Geography, Economics, Business, History, and Political Science are complements to a Global Studies major. Other minors may be acceptable as long as they are approved by the department chair.

MINOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES (6)

A minor in Global Studies allows a student to add a global dimension to their program of study. By combining courses in geography, economics, history, politics, and anthropology students choosing to minor in Global Studies acquire an understanding of contemporary global issues that can complement many majors.

Minor in Global Studies (6 courses)

GLS 100 Introduction to Global Studies GEO 100 Human and Physical Geography ANT 131 Cultural Anthropology

ECO 110 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 252 Economic Development

One of the following: GEO 106, 108, 134, 240 HIS 242, 282, 290, 291

POL 207, 332, 345, 371, 376, 377

MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (6)

Offered in cooperation with the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, this minor allows students to expand their study of environmental problems especially for those with an interest in environmental policy.

Required course

ENV 150 Introduction to Environmental Science

Choose (1) of the following

ENV 120 Environmental History of New England BIO 160 Concepts in Biology

CHE 105 Chemistry in Modern Society CHE 131 General Chemistry

Choose (4) of the following

GEO 101 Physical Oceanography GEO 103 Introduction to Meteorology GEO 108 World Population Issues

GEO 134 Conservation of Natural Resources GEO 252 Land Use and Planning Law

130 ECO 235 Environmental Economics

ENV 260 Water Resources Planning and Management* (or)

ENV 280 Coastal Zone Management, available through Marine Studies Consortium

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS _______________________________________________ GLOBAL STUDIES (GLS)

GLS 100 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STUDIES

The course introduces students to several of today’s most pressing global issues and demonstrates how they are interconnected. It explores, subject to various perspectives, the issues of ethnic violence, world water concerns, climate change, the spread of tropical diseases, development basics, and current international status of HIV/AIDS. Attention is devoted to the debate over globalization and the development of international institutions. Available to freshmen/sophomores or by permission. Counts in the core as an additional scientific and quantitative reasoning course or as a social science. Also double counts as a global awareness course in the core. (Fall)

Hickey/Three credits

GLS 112 PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF

This course challenges students to develop critical judgment about contemporary global issues. Students will take advantage of the expertise and resources of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) as they first learn about migration--considered from historical, political, economic, and geographic perspectives--and then consider how Catholic social teaching can help individuals and organizations (such as the University) formulate and implement potential solutions. Course content will be drawn from the annual CRS Faculty Learning Commons and will require students to gain a deep understanding of global migration, of Catholic social teaching connected to that issue, and of the relevant humanitarian efforts of CRS. Students will work together on a major public advocacy project to educate the campus and/or local community about global migration through the lens of Catholic social teaching and the work of CRS. Taken three times, this course fulfills the Global Awareness requirement in the core curriculum. (Fall)

Crowley, Lang, and Rao/One Credit

GEOGRAPHY (GEO)

GEO 100 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL AND HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

A general examination of everyday physical occurrences of the earth. A wide range of topics is briefly covered, including global warming, storms; earth-moon relationships; oceans; land forms; erosion; weather; and climate. Physical effects on the human environment, activities potential, and limitations are investigated. The course is geared to students with no background in physical science. Students who have taken GEO 101 or 103 should not enroll. Counts in the core as an additional scientific and quantitative reasoning course or as a social science. Also double counts as a global awareness course in the core. (Fall)

Hickey/Three credits

GEO 101 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

An introductory look at physical and chemical properties of seawater, marine geology, ocean currents, tides, deep-ocean circulation, bottom topography, marine life, sediments, and the sea’s resource potential will be discussed. No science background is necessary, only an interest in the field. The purpose of the course is to give the student an overall understanding of the environment which constitutes 73% of the earth’s surface. Course counts in Core as Counts in the Core as an additional scientific and quantitative reasoning course or as a social science. (Spring, Alternate Years)

Hickey/Three credits

GEO 103 INTRODUCTORY METEOROLOGY

An introductory examination of our atmosphere with special attention being paid to the study of weather phenomena and their causes. Practical use of meteorological data, climatic controls, weather systems, and weather prediction exercises. No science background is necessary, only an interest in the field. Course counts in Core as an additional scientific and quantitative reasoning course or as a social science. (Spring, Alternate Years)

GEO 108 WORLD POPULATION ISSUES

Lecture and open discussion on current population problems existing in the world today. Topics will include statistical processes; world food production and standards; female roles; adolescent pregnancy; migration; medical assistance; world economic issues; developing countries; issues on aging; foreign aid; and responses to population pressures, especially in urban areas. Same as SOC 108. Counts in the Core as an additional scientific and quantitative reasoning course or as a social science. Also double counts as a global awareness course in the Core. (Fall, Alternate Years)

Hickey/Three credits

GEO 134 CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Topical study of issues relating to natural resources: their use, abuse, and future potential. U.S. resources will be stressed. A partial list of topics dealt with includes our carbon footprint, energy, alternative energy, water, fish resources, the Law of the Seas, waste disposal, environmental laws, and effective regional planning. Other issues will arise from class projects and discussion. Counts in Core as an additional scientific and quantitative reasoning course or as a social science. (Fall, Alternate Years) Hickey/Three credits

GEO 222 REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AMERICA

A systematic study of the current physical and cultural landscape of the area south of the Panama Canal. Individual countries and discussions of issues concerning all of South America will be stressed. Topics to be covered include current political structures, resource base, agriculture, land tenure, and the economic development potential of South American countries. Western policy regarding this area completes the course. Open to all students. Counts in the Core as an additional scientific and quantitative reasoning course or as a social science. Also double counts as a global awareness course in the Core. (Spring, Alternate Years) Hickey/Three credits

GEO 232 REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA

The object of this course is to attain a fundamental economics/geographic conceptual view of Africa as it exists today. Political geography as well as the region’s physical terrain, climate, and resources will be studied. Land use patterns and the interrelationships between natural environment and human economic activities, especially AIDS, give focus to the materials. Readings on current issues are assigned. Western policy regarding this area completes the course. Open to all students. Counts as a second scientific and quantitative reasoning course, or as a social science course. Also double counts as a global awareness course in the Core. (Fall, Alternate Years)

Hickey/Three credits

GEO 240 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHICS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

From Google Maps to location-tracking iphone apps, spacial data and geographic information systems (GIS) are everywhere. Corporations, nonprofits, academics, governments, and individuals use this technology to better navigate the world. Learn about new environments, assess interactions of phenomena across locations, and explore why places change over time. The aim of this course is to introduce students to spacial data structures, GIS theory, and GIS software programming. By the completion of the course, students will have an elementary understanding of how to create, collect, manipulate, interpret, display, and analyze geographically referenced information. Students will gain exposure to local and international real-world applications of spacial data and GIS in multiple disciplines such as business, economics, healthcare, and environmental science. (Spring)

Williams/ three credits

GEO 250 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHY

Special topics in Geography are offered occasionally. These courses expand our current offerings and respond to changing student concerns, interests or more general worldwide topics of importance. These courses can be interdisciplinary in nature. They will be taught at the intermediate level. Some may require prerequisites or could be restrictive in some other manner. Counts in Core as either an additional scientific or quantitative option or a social science option.

GEO 252 INTRODUCTION TO LAND USE POLICY

The course reviews many landmark land use and legal cases, which established land use planning in the United States beginning in the 20th century. Historic, precedent setting, cases will be discussed. Topics such as nuisance, zoning regulation, spot zoning; aesthetic planning, resource protection and general due process will be discussed. Some geographic and urban theory as it applies today, will be reviewed. No knowledge of law is necessary. This is not a class in law but is based on legal applications of land use

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policy. Class discussion and case readings are the focus of the class. Counts in Core as either an additional scientific or quantitative option or a social science. (Spring, Alternate Years)

Hickey/Three credits

GEO 399 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOGRAPHY

Individually supervised study with one or more professors on an advanced topic. Open to qualified Juniors and Seniors with the permission of the department chairperson. Counts in Core as either an additional scientific or quantitative option or a social science. (Fall/Spring)