Global Studies Minor

Program Contact/Coordinator
Maria T. Ramos-Garcia, Head
Eckhard Rolz, Program Coordinator
Department of Modern Languages and Global Studies
SWG 121 Campus Box 2275
(605) 688-5101
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007
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Program Description
A minor in Global studies is intended to prepare students for entry into various fields from business to government service. The Global Studies major integrates content and theory from a number of disciplines leading to an understanding of the interrelated processes of globalization in an increasingly interdependent world. The major provides a wide variety of courses allowing students to tailor the program to their interests and future career plans while maintaining the interdisciplinary requirements to reflect the major’s intended purpose: intercultural competence and authentic global citizenship.

Student Learning Outcomes
Global Studies students will:

1. express a broad understanding of global society and the societies of diverse foreign countries and cultures through the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities
2. apply analytical and philosophical tools for interpretation of and critical thinking about global issues and data;
3. demonstrate global literacy and cross-cultural competencies;
4. utilize the training, tools, and experiences to become authentic global citizens; and
5. engage the international resources of SDSU to benefit the citizens of South Dakota, the United States, and the world.

Course Delivery Format
Courses with the prefix GLST are offered face-to-face, with lecture, discussion, and applied learning. Other courses required for the major may also be available via internet.