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2007-2008

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GLS (Global Studies)

GLS 203 Introduction to Global Studies (3)
Relationships between sovereign states in the global community; concepts of national interests, goals of foreign policies; interactions between nation-states and the resolution of international conflicts; geography and geopolitics; the first, second, and third worlds; and current affairs and controversial issues.

GLS 225 Field Experience in Global Christianity (3)
This course trains students in missiological theory as well as in political, economic, cultural, and historical aspects of a particular short-term missions destination. Assignments will synthesize the theory with the field experience, and develop creative ideas about the propagation of Christianity in the global context. Enrollment is restricted to students participating in mission trips. Contact the professor for written permission to enroll and for a schedule of required on-campus class sessions.

GLS 350 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit. Junior standing.

GLS 385 Exploring World Cultures: Latin America (3)
Historical and cultural development of modern Latin America, beginning with the pre-European period, the Spanish and Portuguese colonial period, the 19th century independence movement, and emphasizing 20th century issues and problems, including the relationships of these countries with the United States.

GLS 386 Exploring World Cultures: Asia (3)
A comprehensive examination of the origin and development of the civilizations of China, India, and Japan, with emphasis on literature, religion, philosophy, anthropology, and history, and the interaction of these historic cultures with the West in general and the United States in particular.

GLS 387 Exploring World Cultures: Africa (3)
The diverse cultural, political, and economic history of the people, societies, and nations of Africa from the pre-European conquest through European colonialism and imperialism to the emergence of Modern Africa.

GLS 388 Exploring World Cultures: Middle East (3)
An in-depth examination of the historic development of the nations and people of the Middle East—from the time of the birth of Islam to the 20th century—Special emphasis will be placed on the historic religious, political, and cultural developments that have led to the conflicts of the 20th century.

GLS 389 Exploring World Cultures: Modern Russia Since 1700 (3)
An in-depth examination of the cultural, political, and economic development of modern Russia (1700 to present), with a particular emphasis on the rise and fall of the Soviet State.

GSL 390 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Dean's approval required. Graded; may be repeated for credit.

GLS 425 Off-Campus Studies (1-18)
Students attending an approved off-campus semester or summer program may earn credit through a variety of academic experiences. Requirements will be individualized to each student’s particular situation. This course may be repeated for credit under a different topic of study. Pre-requisite: Admission to an approved off-campus study program. See also GLS525 for graduate credit.

GLS 450 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit. Senior standing.

GLS 460 Global Social Justice (3)
As the capstone course for the Global Studies major, this course is designed to integrate the core material from political science, economics, and global studies into the concept of social justice. Theories of justice from a secular as well as from a Christian perspective will be used as lenses through which to study issues of social justice facing the world today.

GLS 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Dean's approval required. Graded; may be repeated for credit.

GLS 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided group investigation and discussion of a selected topic. Graded; may be repeated for credit.

GLS 498 Teaching Assistantship (1)
Supervised and limited preparation and delivery of lectures, tutoring of students, laboratory preparation, and assisting in the preparation and grading of examinations. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.

GLS 525 Off-Campus Studies (1-18)
Students attending an approved off-campus semester or summer program may earn credit through a variety of academic experiences. Requirements will be individualized to each student’s particular situation. This course may be repeated for credit under a different topic of study. Pre-requisite: Admission to an approved off-campus study program. See also GLS425 for undergraduate credit.