2008-2010 Undergraduate Catalog

Academic Calendar

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General Information

GLOBAL STUDIES

Global Studies Major
Global Studies Minor

Course Descriptions

Minné Hall, Room 120 (507-457-5500; fax 507-457-2621)
www.winona.edu/globalstudies
Yogesh Grover (Director)

FACULTY
Michael Bowler, Assistant Professor; B.A. University of Notre Dame; M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D., Syracuse University; 2004 –
Linda D’Amico, Associate Professor; B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University- Bloomington; 2000 –
Yogesh Grover, Professor; B.A., M.A., University of Delhi (India); Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia; 1988 –
Matthew Strecher, Assistant Professor; B.A., M.A., University of Texas; Ph.D., University of Washington; 2007 –
Weidong Zhang, Assistant Professor; B.A., M.A., Nanjing University (China); M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa; 2007 –

GLOBAL STUDIES: DEFINITION AND RATIONALE
The Global Studies program takes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the growing interconnectedness and interdependence among people and countries of the world. Global Studies explores the causes and consequences of this multi-faceted phenomenon and examines the various responses to it. Global Studies examines change at the global and local level. In this program, humanities, social, and natural science courses provide a foundation for understanding global change, the varied human reactions to it, and the possibility that this change can have a positive impact on humanity as a whole. Thus, Global Studies encompasses a field of study that cannot be adequately captured by one discipline or field of knowledge. Students majoring or minoring in Global Studies gain a sound understanding of the forces shaping our world so that they are prepared to participate effectively in the world they encounter after graduation, whether they decide to work in the United States or abroad.
WSU offers both a B.A. Major and a B.A. Minor in Global Studies. Because Global Studies contains many courses that are drawn from different disciplines, students will find that it is a major can be taken independently or combined with another major or minor. Several University Studies Program (general education) courses also fulfill the requirements of this major; thus students may complement Global Studies with another major or minor. Alternatively, students with a strong preference for other majors will find it useful to have Global Studies as a minor that can provide a global context for the area of knowledge they have acquired. For a list of University Studies courses, see page 19, or visit www.winona.edu/registrar/university_studies_requirements.htm for the most up-to-date list.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students intending to major in Global Studies must complete all the university graduation requirements (page 23). Courses fulfilling the major requirements must be taken for credit only. At least 21 of the 58 major semester hours must be met with 300-400 level courses.

PASS/NO CREDIT (P/NC) COURSES
Except for internships and practica, students must take all courses in their major, minor, options, concentrations and licensures on a grade-only basis. Students testing out of language courses may use a passing grade to satisfy the language requirements of the major. The P/NC option is available to non-majors and non-minors unless otherwise noted. Courses offered on a pass/no credit-only or grade-only basis are so designated in the course descriptions.

UNIVERSITY STUDIES FLAG REQUIREMENTS
Students may use flag courses to satisfy both University Studies and major requirements. Flag courses will usually be in the student’s major or minor program. The Global Studies program offers the following flag course in the University Studies Program:
FLAG
Oral 
GS 360 Contemporary Asian Issues (3)
Writing 
GS 355 Asian International Relations (3)
GS 400 Global Studies Seminar (3)
Flag courses that can be used to satisfy global studies major/minor requirements are identified in the lists of required courses and electives in this section.
B.A. MAJOR - GLOBAL STUDIES
58 S.H. (No Minor Required)

This major has two parts:
• Part I (Global Perspectives) provides students a general framework that organizes the different aspects of globalization.
• Part II (Regional Perspectives) offers students an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about one of the following regions of the world: Asia, Europe, Latin America, or North America.
Students can examine the impact of global developments on the region they choose to study, and conversely, the impact of regions in influencing global forces. The emphasis upon global-regional interaction is the distinguishing feature of this program.

PART I: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
(18 S.H.)
REQUIRED COURSES (6 S.H.)
GS 200 Introduction to Global Studies (3)
 GS 400 Global Studies Seminar (3)

MAJOR ELECTIVES (12 S.H.)
Electives (for majors and minors) are organized in the following four categories:
• Global Environment: Courses in this category consider the wholeness of the physical environment of the globe, the potential of its resources to meet human needs, the effects of human activity on the global environment, and the ways in which its resources can be responsibly managed.
• Global Governance: Courses in this category examine whether current international organizations can adequately cope with contemporary problems caused by globalization. These courses also examine efforts by various groups and countries to develop rules, norms, and institutions that can respond consistent with universal standards of human dignity and responsibility.
• Global Society and Culture: Courses in this category explore the emergence of common norms, values, and behavior around the world as a result of globalization and the spread of technology. They also examine expression and culture in different parts of the world and the dynamic of conflict and cooperation between local and global cultures.
• Global Economy: Courses in this category deal with the emergence of the global market economy, the way in which it operates, and the reaction of governments and non-governmental groups.

Students may not count more than 9 credits from any one of these categories as credit toward the major.

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
Biology – BIOL
104 Environment, Society, and Conservation (3)
Chemistry – CHEM
320 Environmental Chemistry (4) (prerequisite: one year of general chemistry or instructor’s permission)
Geography – GEOG
370 The Geography of Tourism - Advanced Study (3)
Geoscience – GEOS
102 Resources of the Earth (3)
103 Natural Disasters (3)
325 Environmental Geoscience (3) (prerequisite: GEOS 120 or instructor’s permission)
 370 GIS and Imaging Techniques (3)
Recreation, Tourism, and Therapeutic Recreation – RTTR
302 Adventure Travel and Tourism Development (3)

GLOBAL SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Communication Studies – CMST
381 Advanced Intercultural and International Communication (3) (prerequisite: CMST 281 or instructor’s permission)
Computer Science – CS
110 Computers in a Global Society (3)
Education – EDUC
450 Comparative Education (3) (no prerequisite)
English – ENG
221 Topics in World Literature (only sections with following
topics: World Mythology, Families across Cultures, Beyond Europe & America, Postcolonial Literature)
225 Topics in Literature: Meeting of East and West in
Literature (1-2)
327 Genres of Literature: Reading Sacred Texts (1-2)
Mass Communication – MCOM
356 Media and Society International (3)
 450 International Broadcasting (3) (prerequisite: MCOM 100)
Music – MUS
114 World Music (3)
Recreation, Tourism, and Therapeutic Recreation – RTTR
265 Leisure in Different Cultures (3)
Philosophy – PHIL
330 Biomedical Ethics (3)
Social Work – SOCW
445 Globalization of Social Welfare (3)
(prerequisite: SOCW 340)
Sociology – SOC
340 Social-Cultural Anthropology (3) (prerequisite: *SOC 150)
421 Urban Sociology (3) (prerequisite: *SOC 150)

GLOBAL ECONOMY
Accounting – ACCT
424 International Taxation (3) (prerequisite: *ECON 202)
Business Administration – BUSA
411 International Business Law (3)
(prerequisite: BUSA 291 or 301)
Economics (ECON) and Finance (FIN)
ECON 404 International Economics (3)
(prerequisite: ECON *201 and *202)
ECON 415 International Economic Development (3)
(prerequisite: ECON *201 and *202)
FIN 440 International Finance (3) (prerequisite: FIN 360)
Geography – GEOG
211 Economic Geography (3)
Management – MGMT
455 International Business (3)
(prerequisite: MGMT 315 or instructor’s permission)
475 Seminar in International Management (3) (prerequisite: MGMT 315 or instructor’s permission)
477 International Human Resources Management (3)
(prerequisite: MGMT 315 or 325 and 317, or instructor’s permission)
Political Science – POLS
342 International Political Economy (3)
(prerequisite: *POLS 130)

GENERAL ELECTIVES
GS 205 Cultural Encounters (3 S.H.)
GS 350 Cross-Cultural Field Experience (1-9 S.H.)
GS 460 Independent Study (1-9 S.H.)

PART II: REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES
(40 S.H.)
Students must choose one of the following areas of concentration: Asian Studies, European Studies, Latin American Studies, or North American Studies.
ASIAN OPTION (GSAS)
40 S.H.

REQUIRED COURSE (3 S.H.)
GS 250 Introduction to Asia (3)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL IMMERSION (16 S.H.)
Chinese – CHIN
101 Beginning Chinese I (4)
102 Beginning Chinese II (4)
201 Advanced Beginning Chinese I (4)
202 Advanced Beginning Chinese II (4)
Japanese – JPN
101 Beginning Japanese I (4)
102 Beginning Japanese II (4)
201 Advanced Beginning Japanese I (4)
202 Advanced Beginning Japanese II (4)
A minimum of 12 credits in Chinese or Japanese is required. The remaining 4 credits can be fulfilled by taking additional courses in these languages or by taking an equivalent number of credits in one or more of the following ways (see Note below):
• Cultural Encounters (GS 205)
• Cross Cultural Field Experience (GS 350)
• Approved programs (Study Abroad, Internships, etc.)
• Regional Perspectives electives beyond the requirements

Students who test out of lower-division language courses must complete the remaining credits in one or more of the ways listed above. Foreign language requirements can be waived for students if an Asian language is their first language and if they take an equivalent number of credits as listed above with the permission of the program director.
Note: Students who received a high school diploma from a Chinese- or Japanese-speaking country cannot register for CHIN/JPN 101 or 102.

ELECTIVES Р REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES (21 S.H.)
Elective courses in Regional Perspectives are classified in these categories:
• Societies in Transition: Courses in this category relate to the geography of the region, the history of its peoples, and various aspects of its evolving societies.
• Power, Wealth, and the Environment: Courses in this category pertain to the general political and economic institutions, policies and processes in selected region. They also explore the impact of economic development on the physical environment and examine the policies proposed/adopted to deal with this phenomenon.
• Cultural Identity and Expressions: Courses in this category pertain to the heterogeneity of societies in the selected region, the richness of its social and cultural group life including the pursuit by these groups to express themselves in different ways

Students must take at least three courses from one of the categories and at least one course from each of the remaining categories. Courses listed in more than one category can satisfy the requirements of only one category. Some courses for this requirement will be available at Akita International University (AIU) in Japan and the Hebei University of Technology in China.

SOCIETIES IN TRANSITION
English – ENG
225 Topics in Literature (1-2)
Geography – GEOG
223 Geography of the Orient (3)
Global Studies – GS
215 Introduction to Japanese Culture (3-4)
300 Contemporary China (3-4)
 360 Contemporary Asian Issues (3)
History – HIST
123 East Asian Civilization (3)
341 Modern Japan (3) (prerequisites: HIST 123, ENG 111)
343 Modern China (3)
447 America in the Vietnam War Era (3)
(prerequisite: *HIST 151 or instructor’s permission)

POWER, WEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Economics – ECON
430 Asian Economies in Transition (3)
(prerequisites: ECON *201 and *202)
Global Studies – GS
355 Asian International Relations (3)
Political Science – POLS
337 Asian Political Systems (3) (prerequisite: POLS 135)

CULTURAL IDENTITY AND EXPRESSIONS
English – ENG
221 Topics in World Literature [Women in Chinese Literature] (3)
327 Genres of Literature [Modern Japanese Novel] (1-2)
Global Studies – GS
255 Peoples and Cultures of South and Southeast Asia (3)
Music – MUS
115 Music of the East and Southeast Asia (3)
Theatre and Dance – THAD
312 Japanese Classical Theatre (3)

EUROPEAN STUDIES (GSEU)
40 S.H.

REQUIRED COURSE (3 S.H.)
FLAN 218 The New Europeans: Understanding the EU (3) OR
HIST 122 Western Civilization 1815-Present (3)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL IMMERSION (16 S.H.)
Intermediate proficiency (FLAN 202 or equivalent) in one of the following Spanish, French or German:

SPAN 101 OR FREN 101 OR GERM 101
SPAN 102 FREN 102 GERM 102
SPAN 201 FREN 201 GERM 201
SPAN 202 FREN 202 GERM 202

With the approval of the program director foreign language requirements can be waived if a European language is the student’s native language and if the student takes an equivalent number of credits from the following electives.

ELECTIVES Р REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES (21 S.H.)
Elective courses in Regional Perspectives are classified in these categories: Societies in Transition; Power, Wealth, and the Environment; and Cultural Identity and Expressions. These categories are defined on page 125. Students must take at least three courses from one of the categories and at least one course from each of the remaining categories. Courses listed in more than one category can satisfy the requirements of only one category.

SOCIETIES IN TRANSITION
Foreign Languages – FLAN
218 The New Europeans: Understanding the EU (3)
History – HIST
122 Western Civilization 1815-Present (3)
335 The Holocaust (3)
340 History of Christianity (3)
355 European Intellectual and Cultural History (3)
397 Topics in History (3) (World War I and Modern Memory or Environmental History of Europe)
398 Topics in History with Oral Communication Emphasis (3) (Reading Modern History or Classical Greece only)
401 Ancient Rome (3) (Prerequisite: HIST 120 or instructor’s permission)
403 Middle Ages (3) (Prerequisite: HIST 120 or instructor’s permission)
408 Renaissance (3) (Prerequisites: HIST 120 and HIST 121 or instructor’s permission)
409 Reformation (3) (Prerequisite: HIST 120 and HIST 121 or instructor’s permission)
412 French Revolution and Napoleon (3) (Prerequisite: HIST 121 or instructor’s permission)
417 Hitler and Nazi Germany (3) (Prerequisite: HIST 122 or instructor’s permission)
421 Tudor and Stuart England (3) (Prerequisite: HIST 121 or instructor’s permission)
423 Modern England (3)
434 Soviet Russia (1905-Present) (3) (Prerequisites: HIST 122 and HIST 151 or instructor’s permission)
440 World War II (3) (Prerequisites: HIST 122 and HIST 151 or instructor’s permission)

POWER, WEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT
GEOG 326 Geography of Europe (3)
POLS 332 European Political Systems (3)

CULTURAL IDENTITY AND EXPRESSIONS
French – FREN
204 Special Topics in French Literature (2)
205 Special Topics in French Culture (2)
301 French Composition (4)
302 French Civilization and Culture (4)
401 Phonetics and Pronunciation (3)
402 French Literature I (3)
403 French Literature II (3)
404 French Literature III (3)
German – GERM
204 Special Topics: German Literature (2)
205 Special Topics: German Culture and Language (2)
301 Advanced Reading and Structural Analysis (3)
302 German Conversation and Composition (4)
303 German Culture and Civilization (4)
401 Medieval to Baroque Literature (3)
402 18th and 19th Century Literature (3)
403 20th Century Literature (3)
Spanish – SPAN
300 Spanish Linguistics (2)
301 Spanish Composition and Conversation (4)
 302 The Culture of Spain (3)
401 Spanish Peninsular Literature I (3)
402 Spanish Peninsular Literature II (3)

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (GSLA)
40 S.H.

REQUIRED COURSES (3 S.H.)
GS 232 Introduction to Latin America (3) OR
HIST 165 Latin American History (3)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL IMMERSION (16 S.H.)
Intermediate proficiency (FLAN 202 or equivalent) in the following:

Spanish – SPAN
101 Elementary Spanish I (4)
102 Elementary Spanish II (4)
201 Intermediate Spanish I (4)
202 Intermediate Spanish II (4)

With the approval of the program director foreign language requirements can be waived for students if Spanish is their second language, provided they take an equivalent number of credits from the following electives.

ELECTIVES Р REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES (21 S.H.)
Elective courses in Regional Perspectives are classified in the following categories: Societies in Transition; Power, Wealth, and the Environment; and Cultural Identity and Expressions. These categories are defined on page 124. Students must take at least three courses from one of the categories and at least one course from each of the remaining categories. Courses listed in more than one category can satisfy the requirements of only one category.

SOCIETIES IN TRANSITION
Global Studies – GS
232 Introduction to Latin America (3)
233 Latin American and Caribbean Immigrants in the U.S. (3)
History – HIST
165 Latin American History (3)
461 Latin American Social Revolution (3)
463 History of Mexico (3)
467 Foreign Travelers in “Exotic” Lands (3)
468 History of the Andean Nations (3)
469 History of Brazil (3)
Women’s and Gender Studies – WAGS
235 Interdisciplinary Approach to Women and Social Justice Issues in Latin America (3)

POWER, WEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT
GEOG 225 Geography of Latin America (3)
POLS 335 Latin American Political Systems (3)
WAGS 235 Interdisciplinary Approach to Women and Social Justice Issues in Latin America (3)

CULTURAL IDENTITY AND EXPRESSIONS
SPAN 204 Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture (2)
SPAN 303 The Culture of Latin America (3)
SPAN 403 Latin American Literature (4)
WAGS 234 Interdisciplinary Approach to Gender and Latin
American Society Through 20th Century
Literature (3)

NORTH AMERICAN OPTION (GSNA)
40 S.H.

REQUIRED COURSE (3 S.H.)
GS 210 Introduction to North America (3)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL IMMERSION (16 S.H.)
Students must demonstrate intermediate proficiency (FLAN 202 or equivalent) in either Spanish or French.

With the approval of the program director, foreign language requirements can be waived for students if English is their second language, provided they take an equivalent number of credits from the Regional Perspectives Electives.

ELECTIVES Р REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES (21 S.H.)
Elective courses in Regional Perspectives are classified in the three categories: Societies in Transition; Power, Wealth, and the Environment; and Cultural Identity and Expressions. These categories are defined on page 125. Students must take at least three courses from one of the categories and at least one course from each of the remaining categories. Courses listed in more than one category can satisfy the requirements of only one category.

SOCIETIES IN TRANSITION
Communication Studies – CMST
281 Intercultural Communication (3)
Geography – GEOG
270 Introduction to the Geography of Tourism (3)
320 Geography of the United States (3)
332 Geography of Canada (3)
Global Studies – GS
233 Latin American and Caribbean Immigrants in the U.S. (3)
History – HIST
* 150 United States History to 1865 (3)
* 151 United States History since 1865 (3)
233 History of Mexico (3)
 315 Women in US History (4) (prerequisite: 150 or 151 and ENG 111)
336 History of North American Sports (3)
365 American Legal History (3) (prerequisite: HIST 150 and 151 or instructor’s permission)
485 Contemporary America 1945-Present (3) (prerequisite: HIST 151)
486 American Intellectual and Cultural History (3)
488 American Constitutional History (3)
Mass Communication – MCOM
100 Mass Media and Society (3)
Music – MUS
* 110 History of American Jazz (3)
* 122 History of Rock Music (3)
Philosophy – PHIL
335 Constitutional Philosophy (3)
Sociology – SOC
440 Sociology of Dying and Death (3) (prerequisite: *SOC 150)
450 Sociology of Aging (3) (prerequisite: *SOC 150)

POWER, WEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Economics – ECON
 304 Money and Banking (3) (prerequisites: ECON *201 and *202)
315 Environmental and National Resources Economics (3) (prerequisite: *ECON 201)
320 Business-Government Relations (3) (prerequisite: *ECON 201)
435 The North American Economies (3) (prerequisites: ECON *201 and *202)
Geoscience – GEOS
* 130 Earth and Life through Time (4) (North American Focus)
385 Geology of North America (3) (prerequisite: GEOS 220)
Political Science – POLS
* 120 Introduction to American Politics (3)
315 American Political Thought (3) (prerequisite: POLS 120 or instructor’s permission)
320 Constitutional Law (3) (prerequisite: POLS 120)
321 The American Presidency (3) (prerequisite: POLS 120)
340 Environmental Policy (3)
360 The American Congress (3) (prerequisite: POLS 120)
422 American Foreign Policy (3) (prerequisite: POLS 130)
 460 North American Relations (3) (prerequisite: POLS 130)

CULTURAL IDENTITY AND EXPRESSIONS
Art – ART
* 224 American Art (3)
252 Survey of Women Artists (3)
Communication Studies – CMST
289 Gender and Communication (3)
English – ENG
220 Multicultural American Literatures (3)
History – HIST
220 Introduction to African American History (3)
235 History of the American Indian (3) (prerequisite: ENG 111)
 315 Women in US History (4) (prerequisite: HIST *150 or *151 and ENG 111)
320 North American Indian Civilization (3) (prerequisite:
HIST 235)
Music – MUS
440 American Art Music (3) (prerequisite: MUS 109)
Political Science – POLS
330 Race and American Politics (3) (prerequisite: *POLS 120)
Sociology – SOC
412 Sexuality in American Society (3) (prerequisite: *SOC 150)
423 Race Relations and Minority Groups (3) (prerequisite: *SOC 150)

B.A. MINOR - GLOBAL STUDIES (GLST)
24 Credits (Minimum of 12 credits at 300-400 level)

REQUIRED COURSES (6 S.H.)
GS 200 Introduction to Global Studies (3)
 GS 400 Global Studies Seminar (3)

MINOR ELECTIVES (18 S.H.)
The electives for the minor are organized in the following four categories: Global Environment, Global Governance, Global Society & Culture, and Global Economy. These categories are defined on page 124.

Students must take at least 3 credits from each of the categories, but may not count more than 9 credits from any one of the categories as credit toward the minor. With the approval of the program director, students may use up to 9 credits from the General Electives (page 128) to fulfill minor requirements.

Global Environment
Biology – BIOL
104 Environment, Society, and Conservation (3)
Chemistry – CHEM
320 Environmental Chemistry (4) (prerequisite: one year of general chemistry or instructor’s permission)
Geography – GEOG
370 The Geography of Tourism – Advanced Study (3)
Geoscience – GEOS
102 Resources of the Earth (3)
103 Natural Disasters (3)
325 Environmental Geoscience (3) (prerequisite: GEOS 120 or instructor’s permission)
 370 GIS and Imaging Techniques (3)
Recreation, Tourism, and Therapeutic Recreation – RTTR
302 Adventure Travel and Tourism Development (3)

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
Political Science – POLS
* 130 Introduction to International Relations (3)
135 Comparative Political Systems (3)
205 United Nations in World Affairs (3)
225 Ethnic Conflict and Nationalism (3)
343 Human Rights in Theory and Practice (3)
346 International Law (3) (prerequisite: *POLS 130)
 347 International Organization (3) (prerequisite: *POLS 130)
 475 Democratization and Its Challenges (3) (prerequisite: *POLS 135)

GLOBAL SOCIETY & CULTURE
Communication Studies – CMST
381 Advanced Intercultural and International Communication (3) (prerequisite: CMST 281)
Computer Science – CS
110 Computers in a Global Society (3)
Education – EDUC
450 Comparative Education (3) (no prerequisite)

English – ENG
221 Topics in World Literature [only sections with following
topics: World Mythology, Families across Cultures, Beyond Europe & America, Post-Colonial Literature]
225 Topics in Literature [Meeting of East and West in Literature]
(1-2)
327 Genres of Literature [Reading Sacred Texts] (1-2)
Mass Communication – MCOM
356 Media and Society International (3)
 450 International Broadcasting (3) (prerequisite: MCOM 100)
Music – MUS
114 World Music (3)
Recreation, Tourism, and Therapeutic Recreation – RTTR
265 Leisure in Different Cultures (3)
Philosophy – PHIL
330 Biomedical Ethics (3)
Social Work – SOCW
445 Globalization of Social Welfare (3) (prerequisite: SOCW 340)
Sociology – SOC
340 Social-Cultural Anthropology (3) (prerequisite: *SOC 150)
421 Urban Sociology (3) (prerequisite: *SOC 150)

GLOBAL ECONOMY
Accounting – ACCT
424 International Taxation (3) (prerequisite: *ECON 202)
Business Administration – BUSA
411 International Business Law (3) (prerequisite: BUSA 291 or 301)
Economics (ECON) and Finance (FIN)
ECON 404 International Economics (3) (prerequisite: ECON *201 and *202)
ECON 415 International Economic Development (3)
(prerequisite: ECON *201 and *202)
FIN 440 International Finance (3) (prerequisite: FIN 360 Corporate Finance)
Geography – GEOG
211 Economic Geography (3)
Management – MGMT
455 International Business (3) (prerequisite: MGMT 315 or instructor’s permission)
475 Seminar in International Management (3) (prerequisite: MGMT 315 or instructor’s permission)
477 International Human Resources Management (3)
(prerequisite: MGMT 315 or 325,and 317, or
instructor’s permission)
Political Science – POLS
342 International Political Economy (3)
(prerequisite: *POLS 130)

GENERAL ELECTIVES
GS 205 Cultural Encounters (3 S.H.)
GS 350 Cross-Cultural Field Experience (1-9 S.H.)
GS 460 Independent Study (1-9 S.H.)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

GLOBAL STUDIES (GS)
200 - Introduction to Global Studies (3 S.H.)
This course introduces students to a framework for viewing the world as a unit and explores a variety of contemporary global issues such as economic development, environmental problems, status of women, world population and its implications, ethnic conflicts, etc. Offered each semester.
205 - Cultural Encounters (3 S.H.)
This course is conducted as a learning community. It seeks to bring together linguistically, ethnically, and culturally diverse students in an effort to achieve academic and social cross-fertilization of their backgrounds and academic concentrations and, thereby, promote cultural understanding and enrichment. Offered every other year.
210 - Introduction to North America (3 S.H.)
This course is an introduction to the physical, historical, social, political, literary, and cultural aspects of the three primary North American countries of Canada, the United States and Mexico with emphasis on the interrelationships among them and the human experience throughout them, especially that of peoples who have been marginalized in the past.
215 – Introduction to Japanese Culture (3-4 S.H.)
This course explores Japanese culture and civilization from its prehistoric roots to the present. Beginning with physical conditions such as geography and climate, this course will examine how such realities have affected religious, historical, political, and regional social structures. From these, the course will proceed to cultural productions, including both “high” and “popular” culture. The goal of the course is not merely to show students how Japan is, but to encourage them to think about why Japan has emerged as it has during the past 2,500 years and to develop an informed perspective on where Japan and its people may be headed in the future.
232 – Introduction to Latin America (3 S.H.)
The Latin America-Caribbean region is one of the world’s most misunderstood regions. Geograpically, this region is very complex and culturally diverse; historically, it has been the scene of constant abuse and violent changes. In this introductory course, a global explanation of the processes that link the three major cultural groups (indigenous peoples, Afro-American, and Iberian or Portuguese settlers) will be explored. The interactions will be examined within social, historical, and ethnographic contexts. Grade only. Offered every other year.
233 – Latin American and Caribbean Immigrants in the U.S. (3 S.H.)
This course focuses on immigration as a process, not an event, and on the diversity of the Hispanic experience in the U.S. It integrates historical, economic, and cultural sources to achieve a broad perspective in understanding the fastest-growing ethnic group in the 21st Century. Grade only. Offered every other year.
250 - Introduction to Asia (3 S.H.)
This course provides an interdisciplinary overview of the areas that make up the Global Studies Asian Regional Perspective: East, Southeast, and South Asia. An introduction to this region, its societies, political economies, geography, religions, arts, and history will be provided. Offered yearly.
255 - Peoples and Cultures of South and Southeast Asia (3 S.H.)
This course focuses on the particular peoples and cultures of South and Southeast Asia—two of the most populous regions of the world, the issues that their cultural diversity raise, and their contribution to understanding of similar diversity issues globally. Offered once every two years.
300 - Contemporary China (3-4 S.H.)
This course provides an overview of the changes occurring in China. Building upon a description of its culture, history and people; the course will enable students to understand contemporary China by emphasizing the changes affecting its economy, educational system, environment, evolving value system, and international relations.
350 - Cross-Cultural Field Experience (1-9 S.H.)
The cross-cultural field experience is typically part of a WSU-approved Study Abroad Program. The field experience gives students an opportunity to explore cultural issues through experiences outside the classroom situation and to integrate direct cultural experiences with theoretical understanding of cultural issues. May be repeated for up to 9 semester hours. This course cannot be used to fulfill University Studies credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the GSP Director.
355 - Asian International Relations (3 S.H.)
This course provides an introduction to international relations in Asia, including East, Southeast, and South Asia. The course will focus both upon inter-Asian relations well as the role of Asia in shaping international and global affairs. Offered once every two years.
360 - Contemporary Asian Issues (3 S.H.)
This course provides an interdisciplinary analysis of current issues in Asia including globalization, regional cooperation, immigration, development, the environment, conflict, and human rights. Offered every other year.
400 - Global Studies Seminar (3 S.H.)
This course allows students to engage in an in-depth examination of global issues, using a cross-disciplinary approach. Prerequisite: GS 200. Offered yearly.
435- Indigenous Social Movements in Latin America (3 S.H)
This course allows student to engage in an in-depth analysis and research of indigenous social movements in Latin America. In addition to exploring diverse ethnic traditions, the course will analyze and compare how indigenous groups are transforming cultural, economic, and political life in the region. Prerequisites: GS 200 and GS 232.
460 - Independent Study (1-9 S.H.)
Directed independent work on specific topics of interest to the student. The course topics, requirements, meeting times and number of semester hours are to be determined through consultation with the instructor. Repeatable for credit up to a total of 9 semester hours. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and GSP Director.

CHINESE LANGUAGE (CHIN)
101 - Beginning Chinese I (4 S.H.)
Beginning Chinese 101 is designed to acquaint students with grammatical structures and vocabulary appropriate for beginning learners. Instruction focuses on development of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural knowledge.
102 - Beginning Chinese II (4 S.H.)
Continuation of CHIN 101. CHIN 102 is designed to acquaint students with grammatical structures and vocabulary appropriate for beginning learners. Instruction focuses on development of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural knowledge. Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or equivalent.
201 - Advanced Beginning Chinese I (4 S.H.)
CHIN 201 introduces students to more advanced beginning Mandarin pronunciation, grammar, and orthography (in both Pinyin and characters). Instruction focuses on development of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural knowledge.
202 - Advanced Beginning Chinese II (4 S.H.)
CHIN 202 continues to introduce students to more advanced beginning Mandarin pronunciation, grammar, and orthography (in both Pinyin and characters). Instruction focuses on development of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural knowledge.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE (JPN)
101 - Beginning Japanese I (4 S.H.)
JPN 101 is designed to acquaint students with grammatical structures and vocabulary appropriate for beginning learners. Instruction focuses on development of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural knowledge.
102 - Beginning Japanese II (4 S.H.)
Continuation of JPN 101. JPN 102 is designed to acquaint students with grammatical structures and vocabulary appropriate for beginning learners. Instruction focuses on development of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural knowledge. Prerequisite: JPN 101 or equivalent.
201 - Advanced Beginning Japanese I (4 S.H.)
JPN 201 is designed as a conti nuation of JPN 102 to acquaint students with grammatical structures and vocabulary appropriate for advanced beginning learners. Instruction focuses on development of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural knowledge.
202 - Advanced Beginning Japanese II (4 S. H.)
JPN 202 is designed as a continuation of JPN 201 to acquaint students with grammatical structures and vocabulary appropriate for advanced beginning learners. Instruction focuses on development of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cultural knowledge.

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