The following LAS Global Studies courses are available to all majors this summer and fall .

 

GLBL 100 – Introduction to Global Studies (GEN ED – Social Sciences)

This is the introductory course for the Global Studies major.  This course focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary global issues as well as inquiry-driven approaches to connect local concerns to the global level.

 

Offered online in summer 2015 and on campus this fall.

 

GLBL 220 – Governance

Gateway course into the Governance thematic area for Global Studies majors providing an introduction to important themes, problems and approaches to global governance in a series of issue areas, including security, economics, migration, and the environment. Covers the historical development of the international system as well as contemporary controversies. Case studies are used to explore the strength and weaknesses of current governance approaches, and students will conduct independent research into existing structures.  Offered on campus this fall.

 

GLBL 240 – Global Health

Introduction to issues and problems in global health. As the world becomes more and more interconnected it is important for students to be aware of health issues from a global perspective. We will consider a variety of issues that influence the health of different population and countries. The topics to be discussed include: the environment, nutrition, education, the medical system, culture, and agency involvement in health. Case studies will be used to demonstrate some successes at addressing these issues and problems that were encountered. Offered on campus this fall.

 

GLBL 350- Poverty in a Global Context

An interdisciplinary course that examines global poverty in the context of international development. This course is also required for students interested in the Certificate in International Development Studies (open to all majors). Offered on campus this fall.

 

GLBL 296 Global Studies Foundation Seminars (8 weeks; 1 credit)

• Transitional Justice in Post-Conflict Countries (Section AW)
• The Politics of Belonging: Perspectives on Community, Citizenship, Nationalism, and Migration in Europe (Section D)
• NGO’s and Development (Section ND)
• Water, Human Right & Development (Section WHD)
• Women Popular Culture Middle East (Section WPD)
• Peace Operations (Section PO)

 

All are offered on campus in the fall.

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Melissa Schoeplein

Academic Advisor, LAS Global Studies

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

LAS Global Studies