Global Studies Minor
The Global Studies minor provides students with the tools necessary to better understand the complex and changing world of the twenty-first century. The learning objectives of the minor are to convey knowledge not only of global issues, but also of comparative methods of analysis (i.e., the similarities and differences between and among states, societies, and cultures); and to provide an interdisciplinary approach that integrates the knowledge and methods that history, political science, economics, sociology/anthropology, women and gender studies, and geography/environmental studies have to offer.
To earn a minor in Global Studies, students must complete a minimum of 15 or 16 semester hours of upper-division course work at UIS. In exceptional cases, a student may submit a Student Petition to have up to eight hours of transfer credit accepted toward the minor. Transfer students still must take the core course and follow distribution requirements.
The required core for the minor is GBL 301. In addition, electives, totaling 12-16 semester hours, must be taken from two areas:
- Two courses (six - eight credits) that provide an international perspective. and
- Two courses (six - eight credits) that provide a comparative perspective
Students may not take more than one course in their major field of study to fulfill the Global Studies minor requirements. Students should consult with a Global Studies faculty member to ensure that they are meeting their individual needs and the requirements for the major.
Requirements
Core Course | ||
GBL 301 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
International courses | 6-8 | |
International Trade and Finance | ||
China's Environment and the World | ||
Islamic Civilization | ||
ECCE: Conflict in the Middle East | ||
ECCE: Christian-Muslim Encounters | ||
Studies in Latin American History | ||
Europe In The 20th Century | ||
Topics in 20th Century World History | ||
ECCE: The Pacific War: World War II in East Asia | ||
Russia from the Revolution to the New Cold War | ||
Modern China | ||
International Human Rights Law: Skills and Advocacy | ||
International Management | ||
Introduction to International Relations | ||
Globalization and the Future of Democracy | ||
ECCE: Economic Analysis | ||
International Law and Organizations | ||
International Political Economy | ||
ECCE: Latin American Politics | ||
Politics of Western Europe | ||
Terrorism and Public Policy | ||
War and Peace | ||
American Foreign Policy | ||
International Politics of the Middle East | ||
National Model United Nations | ||
Model United Nations | ||
Mexican Migration to the U. S. | ||
Comparative courses | 6-8 | |
Business and Developing Countries | ||
ECCE: International Criminal Justice Systems | ||
ECCE: Crime and Sentencing: Global Issues | ||
ECCE: Intercultural Communication | ||
Macroeconomics in a Global Economy | ||
Economic Development | ||
ECCE: Global Change in Local Places | ||
Our Changing Climate | ||
ECCE: Cultural Geography | ||
ECCE: Culture Wars/Europe | ||
ECCE: Nationalism and Imperialism | ||
ECCE: From Vikings to Hackers: A Pirate's World History | ||
Cold War and the Middle East | ||
Global Environmental Health | ||
Emerging Diseases | ||
Comparative Philosophy of Religion | ||
ECCE: Political Ideas and Ideologies | ||
ECCE: Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
ECCE: Global Issues | ||
Foreign Policy Analysis | ||
Understanding Cultures | ||
ECCE: Latina/o USA | ||
ECCE: Culture, Health, and Power | ||
ECCE: Global Social Stratification | ||
Women in Political Movements: A Cross-Cultural Perspective | ||
Global Masculinities | ||
Global Social Change and Transnational Movements and ECCE: Women Across Cultures | ||
Total Hours | 15-19 |
Other programs associated with Global Studies include the following:
Model United Nations (MUN) is designed to teach students how the United Nations fosters peace in the international system. The MUN courses (PSC 478 and PSC 483) allow students to participate in committee simulations where world problems are debated and solutions are presented. Students learn how to operate in a caucus environment while role-playing a country that is not their native homeland. The courses are specifically designed to prepare UIS students to compete at the National Model United Nations Conference held annually in New York City.
The Global Experience Program includes UIS study-abroad seminars and exchange programs, as well as programs administered by other universities and educational institutions. UIS has developed short-term study-abroad programs in a number of countries; yearly offerings vary. UIS has also signed exchange agreements with a range of universities across the world. These exchange agreements permit UIS students to study at the partner institutions for a semester or year paying UIS tuition. For more information regarding Study Abroad contact intprog@uis.edu. Other UIS partnerships to promote global studies include the Sister Cities Association of Springfield and the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois.