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Global Studies (GLST)
Global Studies (GLST) GLST 1713 World Regional Geography (IS)
GLST 3713 Exploring North America and Diversity (DS) Description: This course presents a regional analysis of the United States and Canada, including physical and cultural landscapes, population and migration trends, regional development, natural resources, and U.S.- Canada relations as well as global relations. In addition, it emphasizes diversity in both countries, with special attention to those geographies of under-represented and minority groups in the U.S. Same course as GEOG 3713. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geography General Education and other Course Attributes: Diversity, Social & Behavioral Sciences GLST 3723 Europe (IS) Description: This course examines the cultural, economic, and natural diversity of Europe in relation to globalization, climate change, and popular culture. Basic geographic concepts such as migration, region, and culture will be linked to European current events. Students will learn to properly utilize online sources to understand current European issues and their relationship to other countries and regions around the world. Same course as GEOG 3723. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geography General Education and other Course Attributes: International Dimension, Social & Behavioral Sciences GLST 3733 Russia and Its Neighbors (IS) Description: A regional survey course of Eurasia extending from Central Europe to Western Siberia. Central and Southwest Asia will not be considered in this course. Thematic contemporary issues in the region will be covered, including topics on culture, politics, social issues, economic development, and others. Same course as GEOG 3733. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geography General Education and other Course Attributes: International Dimension,
Description: A regional approach to the study of human societies and activities around the world, with emphasis on contemporary environmental, demographic, cultural, political, and economic characteristics in each region (e.g. Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Southeast Asia). Same course as GEOG 1713. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geography General Education and other Course Attributes: International Dimension, Social & Behavioral Sciences GLST 2002 Global Sustainability Description: This course examines questions of sustainability and sustainable development in a global context from environmental, social, and economic perspectives. Emphasis is placed on how different dimensions of sustainability interact, and how those interactions are shaped by regional context in a globalized world. Through discussion of policy and current environmental issues around the world, students will learn to analyze relationships and tradeoffs between humans and their environment. Same course as GEOG 2002. Credit hours: 2 Contact hours: Lecture: 2
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geography GLST 2103 Global Perspectives (IS)
Description: Introduces students to the cultural, economic, and political aspects of globalization and global issues. Emphasizes the relationship between tradition and change, the interconnectedness of people, places, and institutions, aspects of social and economic development, and the evolving role of technology in creating and sustaining a globalized world. Also introduces students to possible career options. Same course as GEOG 2103. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geography General Education and other Course Attributes: International Dimension, Social & Behavioral Sciences GLST 3053 Introduction to Central Asia Studies Description: A comprehensive view of newly-emerged Central Asian states, examining the history, politics, economics, geography, and culture of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan as reflected in their thoughts, religion, literature, and architecture in the past, and the strategic importance of their natural wealth for the present and future. Same course as GEOG 3053, HIST 3053, POLS 3053, and RUSS 3053. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences GLST 3743 Latin America (IS)
Description: A regional analysis of physical, cultural and economic features of historic and contemporary Latin America. Key themes include people and environment, development and change, government and conflict, and globalization and social change. Same course as GEOG 3743. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geography General Education and other Course Attributes: International Dimension, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geography
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