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2023-2024 Shepherd University Catalog

2023-2024 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Global Studies, B.A.

Global Studies at Shepherd University is an interdisciplinary program combining courses in the social sciences, natural sciences, arts, humanities, and professional fields. It is designed for students seeking knowledge and analysis of global issues and a more in-depth understanding of today’s interdependent world.

This program prepares students to excel in cross-cultural, multilingual environments by providing them with 2nd language skills and knowledge of history, geography, politics, economics, business, culture, the arts and a broad range of global issues.

With completion of the program, students will have:

Acquired multidisciplinary knowledge to engage with contemporary and enduring global issues.
Developed global and civic knowledge and intercultural competence with respect to global cultures and societies.
Had opportunities to engage in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and crossdisciplinary research, and connect to a broad professional network through global internship and study abroad programs.
Prepared for international service careers and graduate studies through rigorous academic coursework and experiential learning.

Curriculum for a Major in Global Studies

The Core Curriculum has both required and recommended courses for the Global Studies major. Global Learning (GL) and other courses with international focus are recommended. In addition to the Core Curriculum and Global Studies required core courses, students will select a concentration for focused study, study a foreign language, engage in an international experience, select regional courses, and complete research methods and capstone courses.

Specific Core Curriculum Requirements:

PSCI 100 is required for the Global Governance and Peace concentration.
ECON 205 is required for the Global Economics and Development concentration.
ENVS 201 /ENVS 201L and ENVS 202 /ENVS 202L are required for the Global Environments concentration.
GEOG 105 or ANTH 203 are required for the Global Culture in History and the Global Age concentration.

Students should work closely with an academic advisor for selection of appropriate courses.

Total Hours required, 42 Hours:

Global Studies required courses, 21 Hours:

GLBL 200 - Introduction to Global Studies (3cr)
GEOG 202 - World Regions (3 cr)
SOCI 307 - Population and Development (3cr)
GLBL 350 - Cultural Competence & Engagement (3cr)
PSCI 405 - International Political Economy (3 cr)
GLBL 400 - Research Design & Methods (3cr)
GLBL 450 - Capstone in Global Studies (3cr)

Any two courses from the following regional courses, 6 Hours:

GEOG 400 - Geography of Latin America (3 cr)
GEOG 401 - Geography of Europe (3 cr)
GEOG 407 - Geography of Asia (3 cr)
GEOG 408 - Geography of Africa (3 cr)
HIST 327 - Europe 400-1000 (3cr)
HIST 328 - Europe 1000-1450 (3cr)
HIST 333 - Modern European History (3 cr)
HIST 334 - Twentieth-Century Europe (3cr)
HIST 338 - European Women to 1500 (3 cr)
HIST 340 - Modern Asian History Through Literature (3cr)
HIST 342 - Twentieth Century Germany (3cr)
HIST 360 - Evolution of European Government (3 cr)
HIST 416 - Italian City States (3 cr)
HIST 419 - East Asia to 1800 (3 cr)
HIST 420 - Modern East Asia Since 1800 (3 cr)
HIST 421 - History of Modern Japan (3 cr)
HIST 446 - Latin America Since 1820 (3 cr)
PSCI 426 - European Politics & EU (3 cr)
PSCI 427 - Russian and Eurasian Politics (3 cr)
PSCI 428 - Politics of East Asia (3 cr)
PSCI 429 - Comparative Politics of the Middle East (3 cr)
PSCI 432 - Evolution of European Government and Society (3cr)

Choose one concentration, 15 Hours:

At least 9 credits must be upper division (300- and 400-level) coursework. Students may not apply the same course both to the Global Studies core required courses or regional electives and to the concentration.

Global Governance and Peace concentration

By completion of this concentration, a student would have:

in-depth multidisciplinary knowledge and understanding of the phenomenon of ‘governance without government’ in global and regional affairs, principles and patterns of organization of the modern international system, and traditional and modern conceptions of security.
the ability to understand and evaluate different cultural, ethical, and political perspectives of subjects and issues of global governance and peace.
the ability to formulate research questions and hypotheses and conduct basic academic research addressing a significant problem of global governance and peace.

Core Curriculum requirement for this concentration: PSCI 100 Politics and Government.

COMM 410 - Intercultural Communications (3 cr)
CRIM 350 - Transnational Organized Crime (3cr)
CRIM 415 - Gender and Crime (3cr)
ENVS 306 - Environmental Policy (4cr)
HIST 333 - Modern European History (3 cr)
HIST 334 - Twentieth-Century Europe (3cr)
HIST 342 - Twentieth Century Germany (3cr)
HIST 360 - Evolution of European Government (3 cr)
HIST 420 - Modern East Asia Since 1800 (3 cr)
PSCI 304 - Intro to Comparative Politics (3 cr)
PSCI 324 - International Relations (3 cr)
PSCI 351 - Model United Nations (3cr)
PSCI 404 - International Organization of World Governments (3 cr)
PSCI 407 - Introduction to International Law (3 cr)
PSCI 408 - Global Problems (3 cr)
PSCI 419 - International Human Rights (3cr)
PSCI 431 - Security and Insecurity in World Politics (3cr)
PSCI 432 - Evolution of European Government and Society (3cr)
PSCI 433 - Terrorism (3cr)
SOCI 205 - Social Problems (3 cr)
SOCI 321 - Social Stratification (3 cr)
SOCI 403 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3 cr)

Global Economics and Development concentration

By completion of this concentration, a student would have the ability to:

understand the global economy and the interconnectedness of countries of the world.
understand the impact of domestic and international institutions and policies on economies and economic development.
understand and present varied perspectives on issues of global economics and development.

Core Curriculum requirement for this concentration: ECON 205 Principles of Macroeconomics.

BADM 359 - International Business (3 cr)
COMM 410 - Intercultural Communications (3 cr)
ECON 206 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr)
ECON 325 - International Finance (3 cr)
ECON 326 - International Trade (3 cr)
ECON 330 - Economics of Developing Countries (3 cr)
GEOG 301 - World Economic Geography (3 cr)
PSCI 324 - International Relations (3 cr)
PSCI 404 - International Organization of World Governments (3 cr)
PSCI 408 - Global Problems (3 cr)
PSCI 417 - International Development (3cr)
RECR 125 - Introduction to Tourism (3 cr)
RECR 343 - 21st-Century Tourism (3 cr)
RECR 344 - Hospitality (3 cr)
SOCI 205 - Social Problems (3 cr)
SPAN 305 - Spanish for the Professions (3cr)
THEA 360 - Arts Management (3cr)

Global Environments concentration

By completion of this concentration, a student would have the ability to:

explain basic concepts, models, and theories of human interactions with their environments and analyze and problem solve global environmental issues.
understand the differences in perception, use, and care of global environments.
demonstrate the ability to evaluate multiple sources and perspectives on environmental issues that transcend national boundaries.

Core Curriculum requirement for this concentration: ENVS 201 , ENVS 201L and ENVS 202 , ENVS 202L .

ANTH 203 - Introduction to Anthropology (3 cr)
ANTH 314 - Physical Anthropology and Archaeology (3 cr)
ANTH 315 - Cultural Anthropology (3 cr)
BIOL 303 - General Ecology (4 cr)
COMM 410 - Intercultural Communications (3 cr)
ENVS 306 - Environmental Policy (4cr)
ENVS 322 - Environmental History (3 cr)
ENVS 323 - Environmental Ethics (3 cr)
ENVS 340 - Sustainable Agriculture and Lab (4 cr)
ENVS 345 - Sustainable Development and Laboratory (4 cr)
ENVS 390 - Geographic Information Systems (4 cr)
ENVS 391 - Remote Sensing (4cr)
ENVS 401 - Conservation Ecology (4cr)
GEOG 301 - World Economic Geography (3 cr)
GEOG 400 - Geography of Latin America (3 cr)
GEOG 401 - Geography of Europe (3 cr)
GEOG 407 - Geography of Asia (3 cr)
GEOG 408 - Geography of Africa (3 cr)
GSCI 301 - Physical Geology (4 cr)
GSCI 303 - Meteorology (4 cr)
GSCI 306 - Introduction to Oceanography and Laboratory (4 cr)
HIST 300 - Historic Preservation and Interpretation (3 cr)
HIST 322 - Environmental History (3 cr)
PHYS 301 - Energy (4cr)
PSCI 408 - Global Problems (3 cr)

Culture in History and the Global Age concentration

By completion of this concentration, a student would be able to:

demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and respect for global cultures and cultural orientations different from their own.
demonstrate cultural self-awareness and intercultural competence for effective and appropriate interactions in a variety of cultural contexts in the global community.
ask questions, conduct research, and articulate responses that reflect multiple cultural perspectives.

Core Curriculum requirements for this concentration: GEOG 105 or ANTH 203 .

ANTH 300 - Introduction to Archaeology (3 cr)
ANTH 314 - Physical Anthropology and Archaeology (3 cr)
ANTH 315 - Cultural Anthropology (3 cr)
ANTH 390 - Native American Ethnography (3 cr)
APST 430 - Celtic Roots and Global Appalachia (3cr)
ART 203 - Survey History of Western Art (3 cr)
COMM 304 - History of Film (3 cr)
COMM 343 - Graphic Novel (3 cr)
COMM 345 - Animation and Communication (3 cr)
COMM 410 - Intercultural Communications (3 cr)
CRIM 415 - Gender and Crime (3cr)
ENGL 408 - Seminar in World Literature (3cr)
ENGL 427 - Major World Authors (3cr)
FREN 308 - French Culture and Civilization (3 cr)
FREN 309 - Francophone Culture and Civilization (3 cr)
GEOG 301 - World Economic Geography (3 cr)
GEOG 400 - Geography of Latin America (3 cr)
GEOG 401 - Geography of Europe (3 cr)
GEOG 407 - Geography of Asia (3 cr)
GEOG 408 - Geography of Africa (3 cr)
GWST 201 - Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies (3 cr)
GWST 350 - Seminar in Gender and Women’s Studies (3 cr)
HIST 130 - World History in the 20th Century (3cr)
HIST 203 - United States and the World (3cr)
HIST 328 - Europe 1000-1450 (3cr)
HIST 329 - The Renaissance and Reformation (3 cr)
HIST 338 - European Women to 1500 (3 cr)
HIST 340 - Modern Asian History Through Literature (3cr)
HIST 420 - Modern East Asia Since 1800 (3 cr)
HIST 440 - Ideas in the Modern West (3 cr)
MUSC 312 - World Music (3 cr)
SOCI 205 - Social Problems (3 cr)
SOCI 309 - Sociology of Religion (3 cr)
SOCI 403 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3 cr)
SOWK 417 - Sex and Gender in Contemporary Society (3 cr)
SPAN 306 - Spanish Language Media (3cr)
SPAN 307 - Spanish Language Visual Culture (3cr)
SPAN 308 - Spanish Language Literature (3cr)
SPAN 316 - Spanish Language Literature in Translation (3cr)
SPAN 367 - Spanish and Latin American Film Studies (3 cr)
SPAN 410 - Practicum in Spanish (3 cr)
SPAN 411 - Study Abroad (3 cr)
THEA 204 - Introduction to Theater (3 cr)

Notes:

Language

The student is required to complete 12 semester hours in the same foreign language OR demonstrate competence in that language by achieving a score specified by the department on a standardized language examination and by passing an interview with the modern language faculty.

International Experience

Each student will participate in an international experience appropriate to his or her concentration and/or language study for the major. The international experience must be at least six weeks in length and outside the U.S., approved in advance by the Global Studies Director, and be part of a program or partnership authorized by Shepherd University. In rare instances the Director may approve a shorter international experience. An international experience may take a variety of forms, e.g., semester abroad or at sea; summer immersion courses; teaching practicum; international volunteer work; and an international internship.

Four-Year Course Progression

**Global Studies**
FALL		FIRST YEAR		SPRING		FIRST YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
Core Curriculum	1	First-Year Experience (FYEX)	1	Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 102	3
Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 101	3	Core Curriculum	1	Mathematics (MA)	3
Core Curriculum	1	Life Sciences (LS). See advisor.	4	Core Curriculum	1	Life Sciences (LS). See advisor.	4
Core Curriculum	1	History	3	Core Curriculum	1	Choose SO with advisor	3
Modern Language	2	Choose SO with advisor	3	GLBL 200		Introduction to Global Studies	3
		TOTAL	14			TOTAL	16

FALL		SECOND YEAR		SPRING		SECOND YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose AR with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose WE with advisor	3	Language		Language	3
GEOG 202	2	World Regions	3	Minor		Minor	3
Language		Language	3	Elective		Regional Options	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	15

FALL		THIRD YEAR		SPRING		THIRD YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
SOCI 307		Population and Development	3	PSCI 405		International Political Economy	3
Language		Language	3	Language		Language	3
Minor		Minor	3	Minor		Minor	3
Minor		Minor	3	Elective		In concentration	3
Elective		Regional Options	3	Elective		In concentration	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	15


FALL		FOURTH YEAR		SPRING		FOURTH YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
GLBL 350*		International Experience	3	GLBL 450	2/3	Capstone in Global Studies(WM)	3
Elective		In concentration	3	Minor		Minor	3
Elective		Free electives	9	Elective		In concentration	3
		TOTAL	15	Elective		In concentration	3
				Elective		Free elective	3
					TOTAL	15

September 21, 2017						DEGREE TOTAL	120

* GLBL 350 International Experience, or equivalent disciplinary study abroad experience. Must be approved by program coordinator and in a study abroad program or partnership authorized by Shepherd University.

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