Global Studies
Passionate about international issues, global democracy, human rights, environment, security? If you believe globalization affects all aspects of our lives, consider a minor in Global Studies.
Overview
This interdisciplinary minor provokes students to think about how globalization touches their lives and to analyze distinct responses to globalization's effects on societies, governments, cultures and natural resources. Key questions are: What is globalization? What accounts for the phenomena of globalization? When did the world's polity, economy, environment, culture, and society become global? What analytical tools exist to help students understand globalization's influence on politics, cultures, values and ecosystems?
Committed Faculty
Global Studies faculty members are committed to working closely with students and engaging them in meaningful learning projects including undergraduate research, service learning, and study abroad trips.
Associate Professor Steven Meyer is shown above, attending an NAS award ceremony honoring best student research.
News stories in Inside
- Visiting scholar will talk Germany’s relationship with Ukraine
March 3, 2014 - ‘The Role of Universities in Promoting Citizenship in Their Communities’
February 12, 2014 - Global Studies Roundtable on Feb. 7 has focus on Sochi
January 30, 2014 - Thinking globally, writing locally
September 27, 2013 - Spots remain for Sept. 26 Dinner Lecture event featuring culture, cuisine of Russia
September 6, 2013