GLOB 242. Introduction to Global Anthropology. 3 Credit Hours.

This course studies the consequences of globalization for human beings as they come to understand and value themselves, their relations to others, and their "place in the world." Students discuss a number of challenges to traditional concepts of "culture" important to understanding an anthropological approach to the concept of globalization. The course approaches "globalization," the movement of information, goods, services, capital and people throughout the global space, from a variety of perspectives, including discussion of global migration and diaspora and consideration of the globalization of media. This course is cross-listed with LCS 242.
Session Cycle: Fall, Spring
Yearly Cycle: Annual.

GLOB 243. Honors: The Anthropology of Globalization. 3 Credit Hours.

In this course, students interpret global transformations through studying anthropological texts and films that provide in-depth analysis of local-level instances of globalization. These ethnographic studies allow students to improve their specific knowledge of people and places throughout the world and also to develop more theoretically rigorous approaches toward explaining what is meant by the term globalization. To this end, students examine, among other themes, ethnicity to better comprehend issues of power, resources, and land in conflict situations; the movement of textiles to recognize post-Fordist social and economic practices; human trafficking to conceptualize commodification of the human body; and refugee migrations to understand transnationalism. In short, this course offers micro-level case studies, methods, and approaches toward learning about and explaining broad social and cultural processes. Students who receive credit for LCS 242/GLOB 242 cannot receive credit for this course. This course is cross-listed with LCS 243.
Prerequisites: Honors Program
Session Cycle: Fall
Yearly Cycle: Annual.

GLOB 391. Internship in Global Studies. 3 Credit Hours.

Students learn the practical application of theories, principles, and skills derived from their course work in global studies in a work environment. Students engage in individually supervised work-study arrangements in which they must work at least ten hours per week on the job, meet periodically with a supervising faculty member, research global literature related to the field of the internship, and prepare a substantive report which blends their internship experience and the library research they have conducted.

GLOB 397. Directed Study in Global Studies. 3 Credit Hours.

This course is an opportunity for students to do independent, in-depth study or research for academic credit. The student works on an individual basis under the direction of a member of the global studies faculty. The main requirement of the course is the development of a substantial paper or project.

GLOB 490. Seminar on Global Issues. 3 Credit Hours.

This senior seminar is designed as an interdisciplinary capstone course for students in the Global Studies concentration or major. It will include an in-depth examination of an important global issue such as economic development, the population problem, or international security. Each student will study a particular global issue or policy problem and present it to the seminar as part of a semester-long research project.
Prerequisites: GLOB 241/POLS 241 or GLOB 290/POLS 290 and GLOB 242/LCS 242 or GLOB 243/LCS 243 and senior standing.

GLOB 497. Directed Study in Global Studies. 3 Credit Hours.

This course is an opportunity for students to do independent in-depth study or research for academic credit. The student works on an individual basis under the direction of a member of the global studies faculty. The main requirement of the course is the development of a substantial paper or project.