Global Studies
The Global Studies Program is open to students from all majors. In Global Studies coures students Focus on a theme of global importance, spend a semester exploring the topic through course work, then apply and expand their knowledge with travel to a city, country or region. Financial Aid may be available to help cover trip costs, which are assessed as a course fee.
Program Options
Global Studies Clusters
Usually Consists of:
- Two or three Faculty participants; up to 25 students
- Two or three 100-200 level LEP courses
- A semester-long team-taught, 3 credit interdisciplinary Global Studies Seminar
- A one-credit Voyage lasting 2-3 weeks at the end of the semester
Global Studies Seminar Only
Usually Consists of:
- Two or three Faculty participants; up to 25 students
- A semester-long team-taught 3 credit interdisciplinary Global Studies Seminar
- A one-credit Voyage lasting 2-3 weeks at the end of the semester
Global Studies Experience
Usually Consists of:
- Two-three Faculty participants; up to 25 students
- A 1-2 credit Global Issues and Events course during a semester, interim or summer session
- A 3-5 day trip to the city or region being studied during the semester (fall or spring break), between semesters or in the summer
The purpose of this class is to provide students with a faculty supervised opportunity to attend ten hours of events on global issues held at SMSU and then engage in analysis of them through discussion and written assignment.
This course explores global food and culture. Students will understand general concept of culture and how culture is influenced by geography, history, religion and economy of the region by exploring the food cultures of different regions. Students will learn that todays world food culture is a result of diverse food cultures influencing each other.
Students will work with faculty to develop a rigorous plan of study based on a previous Global Issues & Events theme (GLBL 100).
In the seminar, students and faculty will discuss, analyze, and research the cluster theme. Students will learn basic research skills in preparation for an oral group presentation. The seminar is team-taught by the three faculty teaching the other cluster courses. The seminar lab includes a voyage of 10-20 days to a site where students can study the cluster theme firsthand.
In the seminar, students and faculty will discuss, analyze, and research the cluster theme. Students will learn basic research skills in preparation for an oral group presentation. The seminar is team-taught by the three faculty teaching the other cluster courses. The seminar lab includes a voyage of 10-20 days to a site where students can study the cluster theme firsthand.
Students will work with faculty to develop a rigorous plan of study that ties in with a significant travel experience. The experience will include discussion, analysis, and research related to the course theme and will result in one or more public oral presentations and/or written papers. Intended for students completing a global studies experience without SMSU faculty supervision to a location either in the United States or abroad. Global Studies Independent Study at the 200-level is intended for students not majoring in a designated subject discipline.
Students and faculty will discuss, analyze, and research the course theme. Students will learn basic research skills and prepare one or more oral presentations and/or written papers. Sessions will prepare students for firsthand experiences they will have while traveling during the Global Studies Seminar Lab. Other discipline-specific assessments may be included. Global Studies Seminar at the 200-level is intended primarily for students not majoring in the subject discipline.
The Global Studies Seminar Lab includes a significant faculty-led off-campus experience, typically a week or more in duration. Students will complete a graded travel journal and meet regularly for discussion during the off-campus experience. Other discipline-specific assessments may be included. Global Studies Seminar Lab at the 200-level is intended primarily for students not majoring in the subject discipline.
Students will work with faculty to develop a rigorous plan of study that ties in with a significant travel experience. The experience will include discussion, analysis, and research related to the course theme and will result in one or more public oral presentations and/or written papers. Intended for students completing a global studies experience without SMSU faculty supervision to a location either in the United States or abroad. Global Studies Independent Study at the 300-level is intended primarily for students with prior coursework in the discipline.
Students and faculty will discuss, analyze, and research the course theme. Students will learn basic research skills and prepare one or more oral presentations and/or written papers. Sessions will prepare students for firsthand experiences they will have while traveling during the Global Studies Seminar Lab. Other discipline-specific assessments may be included. Global Studies Seminar at the 300-level is intended primarily for students with prior coursework in the discipline.
The Global Studies Seminar Lab includes a significant faculty-led off-campus experience, typically a week or more in duration. Students will complete a graded travel journal and meet regularly for discussion during the off-campus experience. Other discipline-specific assessments may be included. Global Studies Seminar Lab at the 300-level is intended for students with prior coursework in the discipline.
Students will work with faculty to develop a rigorous plan of study that ties in with a significant travel experience. The experience will include discussion, analysis, and research related to the course theme and will result in one or more public oral presentations and/or written papers. Intended for students completing a global studies experience without SMSU faculty supervision to a location either in the United States or abroad. Dissemination of work to a wide audience is expected (such as a formal presentation, submission of a paper etc.). Global Studies Independent Study at the 400-level is intended primarily for students majoring in a designated discipline.
Students and faculty will discuss, analyze, and research the course theme. Students will apply research skills and prepare one or more oral presentations and/or written papers. Sessions will prepare students for firsthand experiences they will have while traveling during the Global Studies Seminar Lab. Other discipline-specific assessments may be included. Dissemination of work beyond the confines of the class is expected (such as a formal presentation, submission of a paper etc.). Global Studies Seminar at the 400-level is intended primarily for students majoring in the subject discipline.
The Global Studies Seminar Lab includes a significant faculty-led off-campus experience, typically a week or more in duration. Students will complete a graded travel journal and meet regularly for discussion during the off-campus experience. Other discipline-specific assessments may be included. Dissemination of work beyond the confines of the class is expected (such as a formal presentation, submission of a paper etc.). Global Studies Seminar Lab at the 400-level is intended primarily for students with prior coursework in the discipline.