GLS 151 - Introduction to Global Studies

3 Credit(s)

Introductory course to develop global awareness and problem-solving skills with special emphasis on the interdependence of international and intercultural communities. Explores the culture of world government systems, including capitalism, in world-historical perspective and their implications for global justice. Integrates social scientific, cultural and philosophical perspectives with a view to cultivating students’ global awareness, global perspective and global engagement. Students will engage in discussions and critical thinking activities about international and intercultural relations issues, such as environment, human rights, social justice, communication and differences, arms control, world health, ethnic and religious conflict resolution, human rights, food supply and ethnocentrism. (Some sections may emphasize particular global or international issues as special topics.)

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will be able to identify at least five international and intercultural organizations and describe three ways individuals can engage in global efforts, demonstrated through a written assignment or quiz assessed by a rubric.
CLO 2) Students will be able to explain the role, operations, and functions of at least three international and intergovernmental organizations and analyze their impact on international relations in a written report or presentation evaluated by a rubric.
CLO 3) Students will be able to analyze orally and in writing how government systems influence economic, political, cultural, and ecological systems at local, national, and global levels, demonstrating this through presentations and written assignments assessed by a rubric.
CLO 4) Students will be able to compare and contrast major international relations theories-including realism, liberalism, constructivism, Marxism, critical theory, feminism, and poststructuralism-in written asssignments or a presentation evaluated by a rubric.
CLO 5) Students will be able to articulate theoretical, mainstream, and critical approaches to problem-solving, and propose political or action-based solutions addressing local, national, and global issues-including security and war-in written or oral presentations assessed by a rubric.
CLO 6) Students will able to identify and explain the values of global thinking and evaluate the impact of arts and language on this process through written essays or class discussions assessed by a rubric.