This coming spring (2010) Global Studies will again offer graduate students an interdisciplinary introduction to the field: "Global Studies in Higher Education / Global Studies: Themes, Theories, Methods". A description can be found below as well as a copy of the syllabus from the Spring 2009 Graduate Seminar. Please watch these pages for additional updates.

Special Topis: Global Studies in Higher Education (3 credits)
Educational Policy Studies 600; 3 cr; call number: tba
Crosslisted as International Studies 720; 3 cr; call number: tba
Crosslisted as Global Studies: Themes, Theories, Methods
Class meets: Monday, 2:25 pm - 5:25 pm

Instructor: Amy Stambach -- Director, Global Studies; Professor, Educational Policy Studies & Anthropology

It is commonly observed that the world operates as a global system, stitched together by far-reaching trade protocols, governance covenants, and communication networks. Although this process of integration engenders dramatic opportunities for cooperation and development, it is also characterized by profound inequities and uncertainties that breed tensions and conflicts. From education to culture to economy to environment, the great issues of our time require close attention to the dynamic interactions among actors and stakeholders around the world. This course provides a small graduate seminar setting for an interdisciplinary survey of major approaches to the study of globalization, including critical inquiry into the use of the term. It aims to familiarize students with key theories, issues, debates, and methodological tools. Topics include global economy, environment, education policy, culture, media, development, labor, health, and science and technology.

A copy of the syllabus for the Spring 2009 Graduate Seminar is available for review.
Offered for informational purposes only.