Global Studies Courses at Hamline University
Goals: To introduce students to the interdisciplinary field of global studies.
Content: A focus on the history and theoretical approaches that have created global studies as a field of study. Student “consumption” of key texts introduces themes to be encountered in upper-level courses. Presentations by faculty with different disciplinary, regional/cultural, and theoretical backgrounds illustrate the interdisciplinary and global nature of the field. Co-instructors facilitate integration of material presented.
Taught: Annually, in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: Open to first-year students in their second semester and open to sophomores. Juniors and seniors may register by permission of instructor or Global Studies chair.
Credits: 4 credits
Goals: To introduce students to the interdisciplinary field of global studies.
Content: Primary focus on student “production” of a satisfactory interdisciplinary research proposal in the field of global studies. Secondary focus on student “consumption” of exemplary texts. Presentations by faculty with different disciplinary, regional/cultural, and theoretical backgrounds illustrate and/or teach different possible methodological approaches.
Taught: Annually, in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: GLOB 1910 or consent of instructor.
Credits: 4 credits
Goals: To produce a capstone independent research product (e.g., paper, web site, media project) that demonstrates the ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and writing in global studies.
Content: A focus on the research and writing process, from conceptualization through completion. Students pursue projects on topics of individual interest but share both discussions of the research and writing process and their final products with other students.
Taught: Annually, in the fall semester.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in global studies or consent of instructor.
Credits: 4 credits
Goals: To undertake a capstone independent research project that will lead to honors in the global studies major.
Content: A focus on the research and writing process, from conceptualization through completion. Students pursue projects on topics of individual interest but share both discussions of the research and writing process and a first draft of their honors project with other students.
Taught: Annually, in the fall semester.
Prerequisite: Acceptance of an honors proposal in the major.
Credits: 4 credits