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Courses

Global Studies 

GS 111 — Beginning Chinese, 1.0 credit. Fall 2007.
The beginning sequence of two courses designed to introduce students to the skills needed for proficiency in the language and culture of Mandarin China. Combines active practice and communication with grammatical analysis of the language. The class is taught in a language-lab setting. Plans for the second semester of Beginning Chinese (112) will be submitted for Curriculum Committee approval after this catalog goes to press.

GS 117 — Systems, Policies and Institutions: An Introduction to Global Studies, 1.0 credit. E1.
This course introduces students to the study of societies and regions of the world as distinct entities and as elements of a world system that transcends the boundaries of individual societies. The course examines how history, geography, culture and social institutions (e.g. political, economic and religious institutions) interact to define the character of the world system.

GS 118 — Culture, Identity, and Dialogue: An Introduction to Global Studies, 1.0 credit. E2.
This interdisciplinary course examines forms and sources of diversity and fragmentation, including individual and group cultural identities and beliefs. Diverse cultural traditions and expressions of belief will be explored as both sources of conflict and resources for addressing global problems.

GS 240 — Introduction to Asian Studies, 1.0 credit. D.
This multidisciplinary course provides an introduction to the study of Asia (emphasizing China, Japan, Korea and India). In addition to a study of contemporary events featured in Asian news sources, likely topics will include: the role of the family, imperialism and nationalist revolution, economic development and environmental challenges.

GS 410 — Special Topics (Global Studies Senior Seminar), 1.0 credit. E2.
The Senior Seminar is a team-taught research capstone course that students majoring in global studies take during the fall semester. The course focuses upon a contemporary or expected problem of global reach and significance and supports in-depth reflection and problem solving through collaborative student investigation and individual research. The selected course problem will encourage students to explore comprehensive and holistic solutions to complex, interlocking problems — both old and new — that require creative and urgent response. As a capstone experience, the seminar will consider a problem that allows students to engage the five objectives of the major and the diverse perspectives of seminar participants.

GS 390 — Cooperative Education, 0.5 to 2.0 credits. E.

GS 480 — Independent Study, 0.25 to 1.0 credit. D.
This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct in-depth research of a particular topic under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Contact the department or program chair for more information.