Global Studies (GLBL)

GLBL 100  Global Issues & Events  Credits: 1  

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.

Fall: Department Discretion  Spring: Department Discretion  
GLBL 180  Introduction to Global Food and Culture  Credits: 3  

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.

Goal: Goal: 08- Global Perspective  
Spring: All Years  
GLBL 194  Independent Study  Credits: 1-3  

Students will work with faculty to develop a rigorous plan of study based on a previous Global Issues & Events theme (GLBL 100).

Pre-Requisite : GLBL 100  
GLBL 199  Global Studies Seminar  Credits: 3  

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.

GLBL 199L  Global Studies Seminar Lab  Credits: 1  

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.

Fall: Department Discretion  Spring: Department Discretion  
GLBL 294  Independent Study  Credits: 1-3  

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.

Fall: Department Discretion  Spring: Department Discretion  
GLBL 299  Global Studies Seminar  Credits: 3  

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.

Goal: Goal: 08- Global Perspective  
Fall: Department Discretion  Spring: Department Discretion  
GLBL 299L  Global Studies Seminar Lab  Credits: 1-2  

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.

Fall: Department Discretion  Spring: Department Discretion  
GLBL 394  Independent Study  Credits: 1-3  

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.

Pre-Requisite : GLBL 100  
Fall: Department Discretion  Spring: Department Discretion  
GLBL 399  Global Studies Seminar  Credits: 3  

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.

Goal: Goal: 08- Global Perspective  
Fall: Department Discretion  Spring: Department Discretion  
GLBL 399L  Global Studies Seminar Lab  Credits: 1-2  

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.

Fall: Department Discretion  Spring: Department Discretion  
GLBL 494  Independent Study  Credits: 1-3  

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.

Fall: Department Discretion  Spring: Department Discretion  
GLBL 499  Global Studies Seminar  Credits: 3  

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.

Goal: Goal: 08- Global Perspective  
Fall: Department Discretion  Spring: Department Discretion  
GLBL 499L  Global Studies Seminar Lab  Credits: 1-2  

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.

Fall: Department Discretion  Spring: Department Discretion  
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