Global Studies

 

Three of the following are required:

 

One in the following area:

GEOG 2302 The Global Environment (3 semester hours) An introduction to the physical aspects of the world's geography emphasizing the interrelationships between the earth and its climate, vegetations, soils, and landforms. Provides a global perspective on the physical environment and the interactions between global systems to produce regional differences. (Same as GEOS 2302.) (3-0) T

GEOG 2303 People and Place: An Introduction to World Geographic Regions (3 semester hours) Considers how key concepts of place and space can be used to understand the spatial character and interactions of history, culture, economics and the environment. Major regions of the world will be discussed: Southwest Asia, Southeast Aisa, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Middle America, the Caribbean, the Pacific World, North America, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa. (3-0) Y

GEOG 2304 The Human Mosaic: Culture and Space (3 semester hours) Provides an introduction to human geography. This course celebrates human diversity by considering the spatial variations among cultural groups. It analyzes ways language, religion, economy, government and social phenomena vary or remain constant from one place to another. This course examines spatial patterns of demography, agriculture, the city, ethnicity, politics, industry, folk life, and popular culture. (3-0) Y

Two in the following area:

ECO 3370 The Global Economy (3 semester hours) Considers the changing relationships of population, resources, and the economy, the transformation of classical spatial economies, and the processes producing increasing globalization. Particular attention is paid to technological change and to the dynamics of world trade and investment. This course is also recommended for students who are not economics majors. (Same as GEOG 3370.) (3-0) T

GOVT 4329 Global Politics (3 semester hours) This course will introduce students to the study of global politics. It will explore the teachings from comparative politics and international relations in examining changing global relationships and power structures, and the research methodologies used in this analysis. (3-0) T

ISSS 3349 World Resources and Development (3 semester hours) Analysis of resource mobilization, technological changes, and economic development from a multidisciplinary perspective. Primary focus on the problems of the less-developed countries. Topics include: technology transfer, industrialization strategy, education policy, population growth, nutrition, and foreign aid. (3-0) R

SOC 3325 Race, Ethnicity, and Community (3 semester hours) Considers cultural and social behavior in multiracial and multiethnic societies. Issues include the formation and maintenance of individual and group identity, patterns of socioeconomic achievement, intergroup conflict, and the causes and consequences of public policy. (3-0) R

The remaining 3 courses may be selected from the following:

ECO 3370 The Global Economy (3 semester hours) Considers the changing relationships of population, resources, and the economy, the transformation of classical spatial economies, and the processes producing increasing globalization. Particular attention is paid to technological change and to the dynamics of world trade and investment. This course is also recommended for students who are not economics majors. (Same as GEOG 3370.) (3-0) T

ECO 4360 International Trade (3 semester hours) Studies international relationships among national economies with a principal focus on trade relationships. Examines theories of trade, rationale for protectionism, and the foundation of exchange markets. Prerequisite: ECO 3310. (3-0) Y

ECO 4382 International Finance (3 semester hours) Studies the international financial system, including the foreign exchange markets and the balance of payment accounts and a discussion of international monetary theory. Prerequisite: ECO 3311. (3-0) T

GEOG 3341 Politics, Place and Space (3 semester hours) Examines the question: does location matter in this era of increasing globalization? As an introduction to political geography, this course examines the assumption that "globalization" makes entities such as the nation-state increasingly irrelevant. It provides a nuanced understanding of different social struggles and social conflicts, and the different geographical scales at which they occur. Political behavior in a spatial context is examined through a wide range of themes, from international affairs, international law and peace building, geopolitics, and development of territorial states to the geography of elections to local political struggles of non-governmental organizations. (Same as GOVT 3341.) (3-0) T

GOVT 3328 International Relations (3 semester hours) This course explores the power relationships among national actors and organizations. Topics may include origins of the state system, international security, globalization, north-south relations, ecological security, and the implications of world demographic patterns. (3-0) R

GOVT 4345 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (3 semester hours) This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of negotiations in the public sector. Students will learn to analyze the parties, issues, and strategies in negotiations and will take part in many negotiation simulations to develop their skills in issues identification and problem resolution. The course will begin with the study of two-party negotiations and progress to multi-party, multi-issue negotiations. (Same as PA 4345.) (3-0) T

GOVT 4355 National and International Security (3 semester hours) Investigates problems associated with national and international security in the post-cold war world. Includes analysis of the use of military force, nuclear arms, terrorism, international treaties, and the economic dimensions to national security. (3-0) R

ISSS 3349 World Resources and Development (3 semester hours) Analysis of resource mobilization, technological changes, and economic development from a multidisciplinary perspective. Primary focus on the problems of the less-developed countries. Topics include: technology transfer, industrialization strategy, education policy, population growth, nutrition, and foreign aid. (3-0) R

ISSS 4377 Alternative Approaches to National Security (3 semester hours) There is a pressing need to reconsider how nations can best achieve security in the face of drastic changes in the international arena in the last decades of the twentieth century. The Cold War has ended, the Soviet Union has collapsed, yet regional conflicts abound, ethnic antagonisms threaten the peace, and international terrorism is still a real danger. At the same time, important progress has been made in arms reduction, international cooperation, and the spread of democracy. In the light of these changes, this course explores a variety of alternatives to the traditional threat or use of massive military force as a means for achieving national and global security. (3-0) R

SOC 3325 Race, Ethnicity, and Community (3 semester hours) Considers cultural and social behavior in multiracial and multiethnic societies. Issues include the formation and maintenance of individual and group identity, patterns of socioeconomic achievement, intergroup conflict, and the causes and consequences of public policy. (3-0) R

SOC 3355 Gender Across Cultures (3 semester hours) A study of the forms of gender difference in societies with widely varying cultural traditions and with differeng levels of techno-economic complexity ranging from foraging bands to industrial states. (3-0) R

SOC 4335 Immigrants, Immigration, and American Society (3 semester hours) An examination of immigrants and immigration policy in relation to the U.S. labor market, industry, and economy, as well as American politics and political culture. Also examined are the processes of occupational and settlement adaptation, becoming legal, and attaining citizenship. (Same as GOVT 4335.) (3-0) R

For additional information, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Studies