Global Studies Minor

Location(s): West Lafayette

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About the Minor

The Global Studies minor helps students develop a deeper understanding of the interconnected world. Through interdisciplinary coursework in the social sciences and humanities, students explore how cultural, economic, political, and social forces shape global and regional relationships. A required study abroad experience outside the United States provides firsthand engagement with international contexts. The minor complements a wide range of majors and prepares students to navigate and contribute to an increasingly global society.

Requirements for the Minor (11-13 credits)

Studying abroad (outside the United States) a minimum of two weeks is a requirement for the minor. These weeks do not need to be taken consecutively.

A. Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice in Education (3 credits)

EDCI 28550 - Foundations Of Multicultural Education And Community (UCC: BSS) Credit Hours: 3.00
EDCI 58500 - Multicultural Education Credit Hours: 3.00

B. Multidisciplinary Course (3 credits)

AGEC 25000 - Economic Geography Of World Food And Resources (UCC: BSS) Credit Hours: 3.00
AGR 20100 - Communicating Across Culture (UCC: BSS/IL) Credit Hours: 3.00
ANTH 20500 - Introduction To Cultural Anthropology (UCC: BSS) Credit Hours: 3.00
EDCI 35002 - International Comparative Education Credit Hours: 3.00
HIST 10500 - Survey Of Global History (UCC: HUM) Credit Hours: 3.00
POL 23500 - Introduction To International Political Economy (UCC: BSS) Credit Hours: 3.00

C. International/Globalization Emphasis (4-7 credits)

Credit hours plus weeks abroad must equal 9.

4 credit hours + 5 weeks abroad
5 credit hours + 4 weeks abroad
6 credit hours + 3 weeks abroad
7 credit hours + 2 weeks abroad

1. Study Abroad* (2-5 Weeks)

To meet the International/Globalization Emphasis, a student must study abroad (outside the United States) for a minimum of two weeks. The weeks abroad do not need to be taken consecutively.

2. Additional Courses (4-7 credits)

EDCI 37001 - Teaching And Learning English As A New Language Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00
EDCI 52600 - Language Study For Educators Credit Hours: 3.00 or
EDCI 32650 - Introduction To Linguistics And Language Acquisition In Education Credit Hours: 3.00
EDCI 35001 - Tanzania Seminar Credit Hours: 2.00
EDCI 35004 - History, Culture, And Language In Tanzania Credit Hours: 3.00
World Language course(s) - Credit Hours: 3.00 - 6.00
International Focus course (pre-approval required, see below)** - Credit Hours: 3.00
Building on a global consciousness framework proposed by Mansilla and Gardner (2007), courses selected to meet this requirement should have an international focus that encourage a mindful way of being in the world and stimulate students to develop three dispositions: global sensitivity (awareness to connect local experiences to a global framework); global understanding (ability to think critically on global issues and provide sustainable solutions); and, global self (ability to perceive oneself as a global actor a world stage). Course syllabi should clearly indicate attention to these dispositions.

D. Global Studies Seminar (1 credit)

The Global Studies Seminar class is a Fall-only class offered on campus. This course must be taken after the study abroad experience for credit in the Global Studies Minor.

EDCI 45200 - Global Studies Seminar Credit Hours: 1.00 (Fall Only) or
EDPS 45200 - Global Studies Seminar Credit Hours: 1.00 (Fall Only)

Notes

The Global Studies Minor is not a licensure program.
*Study Abroad is defined by any of a number of arrangements by which Purdue students complete part of their college program through educational activities outside the United States. Such activities include - but are not limited to - classroom study, research, intern or externships, and service learning.
**International Focus courses must receive pre-approval. Submit paperwork to College of Education Senior Advisor. This paperwork will be evaluated by the College of Education International Committee and the Associate Dean for Learning, Engagement, and Global Initiatives for a decision.

Pre-Requisite Information

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Critical Course

The ♦ course is considered critical.

In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program.”

World Language Courses

World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor. (ASL-American Sign Language; ARAB-Arabic; CHNS-Chinese; FR-French; GER-German; GREK-Greek(Ancient); HEBR-Hebrew(Biblical); HEBR-Hebrew(Modern); ITAL-Italian; JPNS-Japanese; KOR-Korean; LATN-Latin; PTGS-Portuguese; RUSS-Russian; SPAN-Spanish)

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Reference

Mansilla, V. B. & Gardner, H. (2007). From teaching globalization to nurturing global consciousness. In M. M. Suarez-Orozco (Ed.), Learning in the global era: International perspectives on globalization. (pp. 45 -67). Berkeley, CA: University of California.

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