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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Global Studies, B.I.S.
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The College of Arts and Sciences offers a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.) with a concentration in Global Studies. The degree prepares students to be globally aware in their chosen careers. Students develop a broad set of perspectives and skills. Our aim is to equip students with the knowledge and abilities needed to be successful in today’s fast-moving and inter-connected world. We offer students courses on critical issues like conflict, terrorism, peace building, water access, urbanization, and global cities. In addition to focusing on global issues, students develop deep regional knowledge of the world. Students are encouraged to pursue world language study at an advanced level.
Program Admission
Students may enroll in a concentration upon admission to Georgia State University. Students who wish to change their major to this degree program should select a concentration in consultation with their academic advisor and the faculty coordinator. A 2.0 Georgia State University GPA is required.
Students who enroll in a concentration will submit a course plan checklist to demonstrate their understanding of the degree requirements. It is highly recommended that students develop a course of study with their specific faculty coordinator before taking coursework in the degree program to avoid taking courses that will not count towards graduation. We recommend that students decide to become global studies majors early in their sophomore year to maximize the opportunities for experiential learning and study abroad.
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Degree Requirements
Please refer to the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies College Degree Requirements of this catalog for academic regulations for this program.
Students must complete coursework in at least three disciplines (defined by course prefixes) in Area G and in at least two disciplines in Area H. Areas G and H should be constructed so that students take courses in distinct disciplines in each area (with some overlap expected); that is, the same prefix should not predominate in both Area G and H.
In addition to the Program Degree Requirements, students must fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements (see College Degree Requirements ) and the University Degree Requirements (see 1400 University Degree Requirements and Graduation ).
In selecting courses for this program, students are responsible for completing any required prerequisites. Courses below marked with an asterisk (*) have prerequisites. Students should ensure that they include prerequisites for selected courses elsewhere in their degree program.
Internship experiences may be undertaken only after completing at least 21 hours of credit in the concentration area.
University Grade-Point Average and Grade Requirements
Georgia State University undergraduate students must achieve an overall institutional grade-point average of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.0 in Areas G and H to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university. Grades of C- can be used to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. (See 1460 GPA Requirement for additional information.)
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18 Hours)
Intermediate World Language (3-9 Hours)
Students must complete a world language 2001 or higher course, or demonstrate intermediate proficiency through a CLEP, SAT, or other exam approved by the Department of World Languages and Cultures. Elective Courses
Select additional courses from the following list to complete 18 hours in Area F. Pay close attention to prerequisites for courses planned for Areas G and H. No more than two courses (6-8 credit hours) may be completed from the same department without advisor’s authorization.
Area G: Major Courses (27 Hours)
Students must complete coursework in at least three disciplines (defined by course prefixes) in Area G.
All Global Studies students must combine courses from the following categories to achieve a minimum of 27 hours. A grade of C or higher is required in all major courses.
Review the course description to determine if courses have prerequisites.
CTW (3 Hours)
Students must take the following Regional Understanding (12-18 Hours)
Select courses from the following to complete 12-18 hours. a. Advanced world language courses at or beyond the 3001 level. If the language is not offered at Georgia State, speak to your advisor about agreements with other USG institutions. Area Studies Courses
- AAS 3120 - African Diaspora 3 Credit Hours
or - ANTH 3120 - African Diaspora 3 Credit Hours
- AAS 4772 - Women in Africa 3 Credit Hours
or - HIST 4772 - Women in Africa 3 Credit Hours
- AAS 4774 - African Rebellions 3 Credit Hours
- AAS 4776 - Africa and Hollywood: Myth, Romance, and Savage Imagery 4 Credit Hours
- AAS 4890 - Caribbean Literature 3 Credit Hours
or - ENGL 3970 - Caribbean Literature 3 Credit Hours
- AH 4000 - African Art 3 Credit Hours
- AH 4030 - Contemporary African Art 3 Credit Hours
- AH 4310 - Art of Northern Europe in the Renaissance Era 3 Credit Hours
- AH 4450 - Eighteenth-Century European Art 3 Credit Hours
- AH 4500 - Nineteenth-Century European Art 3 Credit Hours
- AH 4660 - Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century Art in Latin America 3 Credit Hours
- ANTH 3500 - Culture and Change in Africa 3 Credit Hours
or - GLOS 3500 - Culture and Change in Africa 3 Credit Hours
- ANTH 4210 - The Anthropology of Europe 3 Credit Hours
- ANTH 4241 - Sexuality and Gender in Asia 3 Credit Hours
or - WGSS 4240 - Sexuality and Gender in Asia 3 Credit Hours
- ECON 4610 - The Economy of South Africa 3 Credit Hours
- ECON 4620 - Economic Studies Abroad South Africa 3 Credit Hours
- ENGL 3965 - African Literature 3 Credit Hours
- GEOG 4402 - Geography of Africa 3 Credit Hours
or - AAS 4400 - Geography of Africa 3 Credit Hours
- GERO 4119 - Global Aging and Families 3 Credit Hours study abroad course
or - SOCI 4119 - Global Aging and Families 3 Credit Hours study abroad course
- GLOS 3100 - Introduction to Global History 3 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3100 - Introduction to Global History 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3510 - Medieval Mediterranean/ Islamic World 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3510 - Medieval Mediterranean/Islamic World 4 Credit Hours
or - MES 4125 - Medieval Mediterranean/Islamic World 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3515 - North Africa and the World to 1800 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3515 - North Africa and the World to 1800 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3530 - Europe since 1789 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3530 - Europe Since 1789 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3540 - Film and the Holocaust 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3540 - Film and the Holocaust 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3615 - The Indian Ocean World 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3615 - The Indian Ocean World 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3620 - The Atlantic World: Encounters, Empires, Diasporas, Revolutions 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3620 - The Atlantic World: Encounters, Empires, Diasporas, Revolutions 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3630 - Empires in the Modern World 3 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3630 - Empires in the Modern World 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3645 - Contemporary Africa 3 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3645 - Contemporary Africa 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3650 - Africa and the World 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3650 - Africa and the world 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3660 - The Twentieth Century World 3 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3660 - 20th Century World 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3700 - China and Japan to 1600 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3700 - China and Japan to 1600 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3710 - China and Japan since 1600 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3710 - China and Japan since 1600 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3720 - Colonial Latin America 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3720 - Colonial Latin America 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3730 - Latin America since 1810 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3730 - Latin America since 1810 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3780 - Middle East 600-1800 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3780 - Middle East 600-1800 4 Credit Hours
or - MES 4110 - The Middle East, 600 to 1800 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3800 - History of India from the Indus Civilization to the Present 3 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3800 - History of India from the Indus Civilization to the Present 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3850 - China, India, and the Modern World Economy 3 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3850 - China, India, and the Modern World Economy 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3900 - Human Rights in Historical Perspective 3 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3900 - Human Rights in Historical Perspective 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4225 - Immigrants in America 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 4225 - Immigrants in America 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4540 - Britain and the World, 1500-1700 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 4540 - Britain and the World, 1500-1700 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4551 - Britain and the World since 1700 3 Credit Hours
or - HIST 4550 - Britain and the World since 1700 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4580 - German History since 1900 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 4580 - German History since 1900 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4635 - European Intellectual History II: From Marx to Postmodernism 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 4635 - European Intellectual History II: From Marx to Postmodernism 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4640 - The Holocaust 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 4640 - The Holocaust 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4652 - Comparative Global Studies 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4740 - Latin American Revolutions 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 4740 - Latin American Revolutions 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 3500 - The Ancient Mediterranean 4 Credit Hours
or - MES 3110 - The Ancient Mediterranean 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 3520 - Early Modern Europe, 1500-1789 4 Credit Hours
or - GLOS 3520 - Early Modern Europe,1500-1789 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 3740 - Mexico 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 3715 - Modern Japan 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 3790 - The Middle East since 1800 4 Credit Hours
or - MES 4120 - The Middle East since 1800 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 4532 - Crime, Law and Society in Early Modern Europe 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 4570 - France Since 1715 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 4600 - Russia and the Soviet Union Since 1861 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 4620 - Europe: Culture and Ideas 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 4650 - Gender and Sexuality in European History 4 Credit Hours
or - WGSS 4650 - Gender and Sexuality in European History 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 4690 - Topics in European History 3 to 4 Credit Hours
- HIST 4730 - History of Haiti 4 Credit Hours
- MES 4210 - Politics of the Middle East and North Africa 3 Credit Hours
or - POLS 4260 - Politics of the Middle East and North Africa 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4423 - Middle East in World Affairs 3 Credit Hours *
- MES 4430 - Islamic Fundamentalism and the Modem World 3 Credit Hours
- MES 4440 - Special Topics in Islam 3 Credit Hours
or - RELS 4570 - Special Topics in Islam 3 Credit Hours
- MES 4450 - Life of Muhammad 3 Credit Hours
or - RELS 4580 - Life of Muhammad 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4230 - African Politics 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4240 - European Politics 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4250 - Latin American Politics 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4255 - Politics and Political Economy of East Asia 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4256 - Politics and Political Economy of Japan 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4257 - Chinese Politics 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4258 - Government and Politics of South Asia 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4465 - China in the International System 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 3400 - Introduction to Judaism 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 3500 - Introduction to Islam 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 3520 - Sufism and Islamic Mysticism 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 3530 - Muslim Women: Issues and Practices 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 4480 - Modern Islam: Traditions and Transformation 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 4610 - Hinduism 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 4612 - Hindu Sacred Myths and Epics 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 4615 - Introduction to Buddhism in Asia and the West 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 4620 - Introduction to Daoism, Confucianism, and the Religions of China 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 4625 - Introduction to Zen Buddhism, Shinto, and the Religions of Japan 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 4628 - Topics in Asian Religion 3 Credit Hours
- WGSS 4770 - Gender and Sexuality in the African Diaspora 3 Credit Hours
- WGSS 4846 - Gender, War, and Militarism in/and the Middle East 3 Credit Hours
Research/Analytic/Writing Skills (6-9 Hours)
Select additional courses from the following to complete 6-9 hours. Other relevant courses may be by your advisor: Experiential Learning (3-9 Hours)
A minimum of 3 credit hours of designated experiential learning courses must be completed as part of the degree program. Additional credit hours of experiential learning may be counted in other relevant areas of the degree program pending approval by your academic advisor. Honors Thesis Research and Writing in Global Studies or any other Arts and Sciences department
Other Regular Courses from Arts & Sciences Departments
Study Abroad
- Credit hours from any GSU-sponsored study abroad program.
- Non-GSU study abroad programs may also count with preapproval from your academic advisor.
Area H: Thematic Allied Fields (15-21 Hours)
Students must complete coursework in at least two disciplines (defined by course prefixes) in Area H.
Students select one of the thematic allied fields listed below. Then, choose courses from the pre-approved list below or other appropriate courses in consultation with your academic advisor.
Review the course description to determine if courses have prerequisites.
Conflict, Violence, and Peace-Building
Globalization, Power, and Culture
International Development, Trade, and Urbanization
Global Information and Media
Global Health and Environment
Human Rights and Democracy
- AAS 4550 - Black Activism 3 Credit Hours
- AAS 4620 - Enslavement and Resistance in the Americas 3 Credit Hours
or - HIST 4290 - Enslavement in the Americas 3 Credit Hours
- AAS 4890 - Caribbean Literature 3 Credit Hours
or - ENGL 3970 - Caribbean Literature 3 Credit Hours
- ANTH 3033 - The Anthropology of Violence-CTW 3 Credit Hours
- ANTH 4220 - Refugees and Forced Migration 3 Credit Hours
or - GLOS 4220 - Refugees and Forced Migration 3 Credit Hours
- ANTH 4370 - Forensic Anthropology 3 Credit Hours
- ANTH 4040 - Race, Class, and Gender in Global Perspective 3 Credit Hours
or - GLOS 4040 - Race, Class and Gender in Global Perspective 3 Credit Hours
- CRJU 4040 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 3 Credit Hours
- ENGL 3940 - Postcolonial Literature 3 Credit Hours
- ENGL 3945 - Literature and Global Conflict 3 Credit Hours
- ENGL 3965 - African Literature 3 Credit Hours
- ENGL 3990 - Women’s Literature after 1800 3 Credit Hours
- GEOG 4778 - Political Geography 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3540 - Film and the Holocaust 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3540 - Film and the Holocaust 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 3900 - Human Rights in Historical Perspective 3 Credit Hours
or - HIST 3900 - Human Rights in Historical Perspective 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4211 - Psychology of Terrorism 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4212 - International Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4215 - Politics of Peace 3 Credit Hours
or - POLS 4215 - Politics of Peace 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4225 - Immigrants in America 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 4225 - Immigrants in America 4 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4640 - The Holocaust 4 Credit Hours
or - HIST 4640 - The Holocaust 3 Credit Hours
- GLOS 4650 - Special Topics in Global Studies 1 to 4 Credit Hours
- PHIL 3720 - Contemporary Moral Problems 3 Credit Hours
- PHIL 3855 - Topics in Political Theory 3 Credit Hours
- PHIL 4750 - Topics in Ethics 3 Credit Hours
- PHIL 4700 - Ethics 3 Credit Hours
- PHIL 4800 - Social and Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
- PHIL 4820 - Philosophy of Law 3 Credit Hours
- PHIL 4855 - Advanced Topics in Political Theory 3 Credit Hours
- PHIL 4860 - Feminist Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 3200 - Comparative Politics 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4131 - Civil Liberties and Rights 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4205 - Comparative Democratization 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4260 - Politics of the Middle East and North Africa 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4420 - International Law 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4421 - International Organizations 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4422 - NGOs and World Politics 3 Credit Hours
- POLS 4427 - Politics of International Human Rights 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 3270 - Religious Traditions of the World 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 4030 - Introduction to Human Rights 3 Credit Hours
- RELS 4650 - Religion and Ethics 3 Credit Hours
- SOCI 3201 - Wealth, Power, and Inequality 3 Credit Hours
- SOCI 3216 - Gender and Society 3 Credit Hours
- SOCI 3220 - Activism, Protest, and Revolution 3 Credit Hours
- SOCI 3356 - Queer Identities 3 Credit Hours
- WGSS 3030 - Introduction to LGBT Studies 3 Credit Hours
- WGSS 3040 - Globalization and Gender 3 Credit Hours
- WGSS 4040 - Gender, Race, and Class in Complex Societies 3 Credit Hours
- WGSS 4750 - Black Feminist Thought 3 Credit Hours
- WGSS 4760 - Activism: History and Theory 3 Credit Hours
- WGSS 4770 - Gender and Sexuality in the African Diaspora 3 Credit Hours
- WGSS 4780 - African-American Lesbian and Gay Activism 3 Credit Hours *
- WGSS 4810 - Feminism and Foucault 3 Credit Hours
- WGSS 4842 - Sexuality and Nationalism 3 Credit Hours
- WGSS 4846 - Gender, War, and Militarism in/and the Middle East 3 Credit Hours
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