2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Global Studies Major
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Charlie Yi Zhang, Program Coordinator
Molly Enz, Program Co-Coordinator
Department of Modern Languages and Global Studies
SWG 121 Campus, Box 2275
605-688-5101
Click here for additional department information.
Program Information
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. Globalization, which has occurred over centuries, accelerated dramatically in the last half of the 20th century stimulated by rapid transportation and technological developments, leading to instant communication between all parts of the world. International activities are now globally based on new relationships between countries resulting from diminution of national boundaries and increased recognition of the global nature of environmental conditions, economics, politics, health and safety, the spread of terrorism, and the perceived homogenization of culture.
Student Learning Outcomes
By embracing two broad themes - intercultural competence and authentic global citizenship- the Global Studies major will:
- prepare students through the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities with knowledge and a broad understanding of global society and the societies of diverse foreign countries and cultures;
- enable students to apply analytical and philosophical tools for interpretation of and critical thinking about global issues and data;
- prepare students for employment in many fields including government, non-governmental organizations, business with international marketing, journalism and other fields that require professionals with interdisciplinary education, global literacy, and cross-cultural competencies;
- provide the training, tools, and experiences for global studies majors to become authentic global citizens; and
- utilize 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. Other courses required for the major may also be available via internet.
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Requirements for Global Studies Major: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Arts System General Education Requirements*: 30
Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5
Major Requirements: 43
Major Core: 18
- Credits:3
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
- Credits:3
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- Credits:3
Modern Languages Requirement: 21
- Option 1 - 7 Credits in one language above the 202 level
- Option 2 - Qualified Waiver
May be waived if examination shows the student has achieved a level of language learning equivalent to that of students who have completed 21 credit hours in a language and are able to use the language at an intermediate level (Intermediate Low according to the ACTFL scale). The Department will evaluate the documentation. A student may be exempt from examination at SDSU if he or she has successfully completed one or more of the nationally administered tests showing an equivalent level of proficiency.
- Option 3 - Two Languages
Global Studies students may, with the approval of the Coordinator of Global Studies and Department Head, design a Modern Language program that combines two languages. Students have the option of completing coursework in two languages offered at SDSU through the intermediate level (101, 102, 201, and 202) or combining one of the languages offered at SDSU through the 202 level with a less commonly taught language (e.g. Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, etc.). This option, including an assessment plan, must be approved in advance by the Department.
Global Studies Major Electives: 15
In consultation with an academic advisor, students develop a plan of study using courses listed below for a total of 15 credit with at least
- 2 different prefixes minimum
- No more than 9 credits per prefix;
- No more than 3 credits of lower division coursework
Other courses not listed below that have a significant global emphasis may also qualify but must be approved in advance
- World Economics/Geography
- ABS 203 Global Food Systems Credits: 3
- ECON 405 Comparative Economic Systems Credits: 3
- ECON 440 Economics of International Sector Credits: 3
- ECON 460 Economic Development Credits: 3
- GEOG 320 Regional Geography Credits: 3
- GEOG/REL 353 Geography of Religion Credits: 3
- GEOG 400 Cultural Geography Credits: 3
- GEOG 415 Environmental Geography Credits: 3
- GEOG 425 Population Geography Credits: 3
- GEOG 447 Geography of the Future Credits: 3
- GEOG 459 Political Geography Credits: 3
- GEOG 460 Geopolitics Credits: 3
- GEOG 492 Geography of Terrorism Credits: 3
- LMNO 201 Introduction to Leadership and Management of Non-Governmental Organizations Credits: 3
- World History/Politics
- HIST 312 History of Modern Asia Credits: 3
- HIST 313 History of the Middle East Credits: 3
- HIST 401 History of Religious Thought Credits: 3
- HIST 410 World History since 1945 Credits: 3
- HIST 418 History of Latin America Credits: 3
- HIST 420 Contemporary Europe Credits: 3
- HIST 445 Cold War Europe Credits: 3
- HIST 492 Topics—Turkey: East meets West Credits: 3
- POLS 165 Political Ideologies Credits: 3
- POLS 341/EURS 301 European Democratic Government Credits: 3
- POLS 347/LAS 302 Latin American Politics Credits: 3
- POLS 350 International Relations Credits: 3
- POLS 352/EURS 301 European Union Credits: 3
- POLS 454 International Law and Organization Credits: 3
- POLS 462/PHIL 424 Modern Political Philosophy Credits: 3
- World Cultures/Societies
- ANTH 210 Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
- ARTH 212 History of World A Credits: 3
- ARTH 320 Modern Art and Architecture Survey Credits: 3
- ENGL 212 World Literature II Credits: 3
- ENGL 249 Literature of Diverse Cultures Credits: 3
- ENGL 470 Capstone Course in Peace and Conflict Studies Credits: 3
- EURS 300 Topics in European Cultures Credits: 3
- EURS 301 Societies in European Cultures Credits: 3
- FREN 333 Topics in Francophone Cultures Credits: 3
- FREN 433 French Civilization Credits: 3
- FREN 492 Race, Revolution, and Slavery: Perspectives on Haiti Credits: 3
- GER 380 Deutschland Heute Credits: 3
- GER 434 German Civilization II Credits: 3
- GLST/ENGL 380 Futuristic Communications Credits: 3
- GLST/PHIL 480 Ethics of Globalization Credits: 3
- GLST 491 Model UN Credits: 3
- GLST 492 Canadian Values, Institutions, and Human Rights Credits: 3
- GLST 492 Race, Revolution, and Slavery: Perspectives on Haiti Credits: 3
- LAS 301 Latin American Cultures Credits: 3
- LAS 302 Latin American Societies Credits: 3
- PHIL 424/POLS 462 Modern Political Philosophy Credits: 3
- PHIL 454/554/ REL 332 Environmental Ethics Credits: 3
- REL/GEOG 353 Geography of Religion Credits: 3
- SOC 350 Race and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3
- SPAN 433 Spanish Culture and Civilization Credits: 3
- SPAN 435 Latin American Culture & Civilization Credits: 3
- SPAN 476 19th and 20th Century Spain Credits: 3
- SPAN 484 20th Century Latin America Credits: 3
- SPAN 492 Visions of the United States from the Hispanic World Credits: 3
Cross Cultural Experiences: 3
- Students may use a variety of travel experience courses in the catalog to fulfill this requirement for a cross-cultural experience outside of the United States that includes at least three credits of academic coursework and lasts at least 4 weeks.
- Students may select several shorter experiences that add up to four weeks total with approval from the department head. However, a semester or academic year abroad is highly recommended.
- Exceptions to the cross cultural experience must be pre-approved by the department head.
- International students may petition for an exemption from the cross-cultural experience.
- Credits may be applied to another requirement when appropriate.
- Academic credit will be considered only from an accredited institution or through an international exchange program approved by SDSU.
- All students must have the approval before beginning the cross cultural experience.
Capstone Experience: 3
Total Required Credits: 120
Curriculum Notes
* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.
** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).
(G) Globalization Requirement.
(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.
Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam. |
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