Global Studies

GLST 200  (3)  Global Economic Issues

An introduction to the institutions, concepts and theories of micro- and macro-economics within a global context. Topics include issues related to trade, market forces and their relationship to growth and development; and a broad overview of global inequalities with possible solutions. (3:0:0)

Prerequisite: None.

GLST 210  (3)  Introduction to Global Studies

How is globalization affecting people's lives around the world? What are the prospects for humanizing globalization? What are the ecological limits to global capitalism? (3:0:0)

Prerequisite: None.

GLST 211  (3)  Global Political and Economic Systems and Institutions

A survey of the various economic and political systems, and the international institutions that influence and shape people's actions in a global environment. Topics include the functions of UN-based bodies as well as other international political and economic treaty arrangements. (3:0:0)

Prerequisite: None.

GLST 380  (6)  International Internship

Selected students will work as interns for international organizations, both governmental and non-governmental. Internship activity will be a combination of work experience and training provided by the host agency. The work/training period will be a minimum of 240 hours. (0:0:0 —240)

Prerequisite: Third-year standing in Global Studies and permission of Department.

Co-requisites: GLST 381.

GLST 381  (3)  The Internship Report

This is a major, in-depth report on the internship experience. During the internship, the student will be required to maintain an academic journal on which the report will be based. In addition, the report will also express the personal reflections of the student on the internship experience. (0:0:0 —120)

Prerequisite: Third-year standing in Global Studies and permission of Department.

Co-requisites: GLST 380.

GLST 390  (3)  Globalization: An Interdisciplinary Inquiry

An examination of the origins, causes, and consequences of globalization viewed from an interdisciplinary perspective. Topics include the impact of globalization on the economic, political, social and natural environments of nations, regions, and the world. (3:0:0)

Prerequisite: Third-year standing.

GLST 391  (3)  Responses to Globalization

An interdisciplinary exploration of responses to globalization. Topics may include domestic and international policy-making, grassroots movements, reform of international organizations, and indigenous responses. (3:0:0)

Prerequisite: Third-year standing.

GLST 490  (3)  Selected Topics in Global Studies

A continuing in-depth discussion of selected topics first introduced in GLST 390/GLST 391. Topics may include specific economic, social, political, and/or environmental challenges and responses linked to globalization. Students may take this course twice provided the topics differ. (3:0:0)

Prerequisite: GLST 390 or GLST 391.

GLST 491  (3)  Applied Seminar in Global Studies

The course, organized in a seminar format, will consist of applied topics related to globalization. Topics may include: policy-making process analysis and outcome, program evaluation and assessment, grant application, and community development. Students may take this course twice provided the topics differ. (0:3:0)

Prerequisite: GLST 390 or GLST 391.

GLST 492  (3)  Senior Project

Involves independent research. For majors and should only be taken after consultation with the Chair of the Global Studies program. Global Studies students may take up to two times with permission of the Chair. (0:3:0)

Prerequisite: None.