Course Information
Here we provide information on course requirements, course descriptions and an Academic Rhode Map for each program, a semester-by-semester plan to help you toward graduation in four years.
Global Studies BA and Minor Program Specifics
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Program Update
Enrollment in this program is currently suspended. While new applications are not being accepted, current students will be fully supported through program completion. If you are exploring related fields of study, our Admissions team can help you identify alternative programs that match your interests and goals.
The Global Studies Program at RIC
Students may major or minor in global studies. As a global studies major, you will complete 10-13 courses in the major, three of which are specific core courses, while the remaining courses are chosen from anthropology, economics, English, geography, history, international nongovernmental organizations, mathematics, modern languages, political science and sociology.
Program Outcomes
- an appreciation and respect for the languages, arts, religions, philosophies and cultures of the various nations and traditions of our global community
- an understanding of the differences and ambiguities of the political, social, economic and historical configurations of our global community
- knowledge about important contemporary global issues, such as historical processes and trends; economic and political interdependency among nations, cultural, environmental and geographic trends and interactions; global institutions and governing bodies and nongovernmental organizations
- an appreciation of the value of historical traditions and cultures and develop an objective understanding that one’s own is one of many alternate perceptions and that diverse behaviors are all rooted in one’s history and cultural traditions
Program/Learning Goals
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of important contemporary global issues, such as historical processes and trends; economic and political interdependency among nations, cultural, environmental and geographic trends and interactions; global institutions and governing bodies and nongovernmental organizations
- demonstrate knowledge of other historical traditions and cultures and understand that their own perception is one of many alternate perceptions and diverse behaviors all rooted in one’s history and cultural traditions
- use diverse disciplines, frames of reference and alternative perspectives to think critically in order to comprehend and analyze global developments from a variety of disciplinary perspectives
- use the scientific techniques of diverse disciplines to conduct research, including knowledge of a second language, to extend access to information, experiences and understanding
- appreciate and respect the languages, arts, religions, philosophies and cultures of the various nations and traditions of our global community
- appreciate and tolerate the differences and ambiguities of the political, social, economic and historical configurations of our global community
- understand the historical context and development of a global system
- understand the dynamics of a global system
- understand the relationship a specific global system has to the emergence of the contemporary globalizing world
- continue to develop a capacity for clear and precise writing
Minor in Global Studies
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. Minor areas at RIC complement and reinforce all major areas of study. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job, internship and volunteer opportunities.
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