Global Studies, Minor Minor
The Global Studies minor at UW-Milwaukee provides an integrated international education experience incorporating Global Studies courses, an overseas experience, foreign language, and other internationally focused coursework. It is a particularly attractive option for students wishing to add a global perspective to their major, no matter what it may be.
At 51猎奇, the Global Studies minor is a rigorous program that incorporates classes across disciplines, a required experience abroad and foreign language study. This challenging and rewarding program prepares students to excel in a job market that demands knowledge across subject areas and a culturally sensitive approach. With this minor, students enhance their analytical, communication, foreign language, and cross-cultural knowledge. This modern聽skill set prepares tomorrow's young professionals for future careers in a wide variety of industries and for many different roles. Career choices immediately after college are often influenced by the hands-on experiences obtained during the college years. Students are encouraged to explore all of their options through studying abroad or overseas internships, which may be completed for credit as part of the program. These overseas experiences, coupled with interdisciplinary coursework, often open up new opportunities, making the Global Studies minor a dynamic and practical pairing with most majors at 51猎奇.
Program Type
Minor
Program Format
On Campus
Requirements
A minimum of 9 credits for the minor must be taken at the 300 level or above in residence at 51猎奇. These credits can include foreign language or additional study abroad coursework. Credits earned in a 51猎奇 study abroad or exchange program count toward this requirement. No more than 9 credits from another major, minor, or certificate program may be counted toward the Global Studies minor. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all credits taken at 51猎奇 and a cumulative GPA 2.0 on all credits taken at 51猎奇 plus any transfer credits..聽
The Global Studies Minor consists of at least 18 credits, distributed as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Global Studies Core | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Global Studies I: People and Politics (SS) | ||
| Introduction to Global Studies II: Economics and the Environment (SS) | ||
| Introduction to Global Studies III: Globalization and Technology (SS) | ||
| World Language | ||
| Complete the fourth semester or more advanced course in a world language at the university level 1 | 3 | |
| Study Abroad | ||
| Complete at least three credits of one of the following with approval from a Global Studies advisor: | 3 | |
Overseas academic experience | ||
Internship outside of the U.S. | ||
| Global Content Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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The language requirement may be filled in one of the following ways:聽
- The student may take four semesters of one world language at 51猎奇 to meet this requirement; or
- The student must successfully complete at least one 3-credit, university-level foreign language course of the fourth semester of a world language or a world language course at a higher level than the fourth semester. The student will thereby demonstrate the equivalent of having taken four years of that world language at the university level.聽
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Select six credits from the list below.
Approved Global Content Electives
Additional electives may be approved by a Global Studies advisor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Survey of African Societies and Cultures | 3 | |
| African Religious Thought and Social Organizations | 3 | |
| Black Cultures in Latin America and the Caribbean | 3 | |
| Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa | 3 | |
| Topics in African & African Diaspora Studies: (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 | |
| System Failure: Globalization and Language Extinction | 3 | |
| Women's Roles in Cross-Cultural Perspective | 3 | |
| Peoples and Cultures of Africa | 3 | |
| Peoples and Cultures of South Asia | 3 | |
| Seminar in Ethnography and Cultural Processes | 3 | |
| Globalization, Culture, and Environment | 3 | |
| System Failure: Globalization and Language Extinction | 3 | |
| Cross-Cultural Study of Religion | 3 | |
| Islam: Religion and Culture | 3 | |
| Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 | |
| International and Global Communication | 3 | |
| Current Topics in Interpersonal Communication/Conflict Management: (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 | |
| Cultural Training and Adjustment | 3 | |
| Introduction to Conservation and Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Literature and Society: (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 | |
| Seminar in Literature and Cultural Experience: (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 | |
| Current Issues in Criminal Justice: (鈥淚nternational Terrorism鈥� subtitle) | 1-3 | |
| Introduction to International Economic Relations | 3 | |
| Economic Development | 3 | |
| International Trade | 3 | |
| International Finance | 3 | |
| World Cinema: (subtitle) | 3 | |
| Selected Topics in Ethnic Studies: (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 | |
| Global Jewish Film and Television: (subtitle) | 3 | |
| Global Cinema and Media: (subtitle) | 3 | |
| Growing Up French | 3 | |
| Seminar in French and Francophone Cultures: (with appropriate subtitle) | 1-3 | |
| Institutions and Culture of Contemporary France | 3 | |
| Geography of Asia | 3 | |
| Nationalities and Nations of the World | 3 | |
| Europe: East and West | 3 | |
| Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 | |
| Environmental Problems | 3 | |
| Globalization and the City | 3 | |
| Introduction to German Studies | 3 | |
| Topics in German Studies: (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 | |
| Contexts for Global Management | 3 | |
| Language, Media, and Social Practice in Global Communications | 3 | |
| System Failure: Globalization and Language Extinction | 3 | |
| Rethinking Global Security | 3 | |
| Cities in the Global Economy | 3 | |
| The Global Politics of Human Rghts | 3 | |
| Access, Security, and Intercultural Contexts in Global Communications | 3 | |
| Strategies for Realizing Security in Global Contexts | 3 | |
| Cross-Cultural Management | 3 | |
| Advanced Independent Study 1 | 1-3 | |
| The Modern Middle East in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries | 3 | |
| The Vietnam War | 3 | |
| Topics in Global History: (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 | |
| Revolution in China | 3 | |
| The History of Southern Africa | 3 | |
| History of Mexico | 3 | |
| History of Japan Since 1600 | 3 | |
| The United States as a World Power in the 20th Century | 3 | |
| Italy and Its Global Fictions: (subtitle) | 3 | |
| Contemporary Italian Society and Culture | 3 | |
| Contemporary Italian Language and Culture | 3 | |
| Italian Cinema | 3 | |
| Topics in Italian Culture in Translation: (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 | |
| Topics in Italian Literature and Culture in Translation: (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 | |
| Media Studies and Culture | 3 | |
| Seminar in Global Media | 3 | |
| Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies | 3 | |
| Introduction to Asian Religions | 3 | |
| Polish Culture in its Historical Setting | 3 | |
| Introduction to International Relations | 3 | |
| Politics of the World's Nations | 3 | |
| Russian and Post-Soviet Politics | 3 | |
| The Politics of Authoritarian Regimes | 3 | |
| Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy | 3 | |
| International Law | 3 | |
| Latin American Politics | 3 | |
| The Politics of International Economic Relations | 3 | |
| International Organization and the United Nations (or UN Summer Seminar) | 3 | |
| Politics of Nuclear Weapons | 3 | |
| Asian International Relations | 3 | |
| Korean Politics and Foreign Policy | 3 | |
| Problems of American Foreign Policy | 3 | |
| History of International Political Thought | 3 | |
| Theories and Methods in International Politics | 3 | |
| International Conflict | 3 | |
| Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict | 3 | |
| Health, Wealth, and Democracy | 3 | |
| Morality, Conflict and War | 3 | |
| Current Crises and Events in International Relations | 3 | |
| Conduct of American Foreign Affairs | 3 | |
| Understanding Brazil: (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 | |
| Luso-Brazilian Culture: | 3 | |
| Russian Life and Culture | 3 | |
| Social Change in the Global Economy | 3 | |
| Understanding the Hispanic World: | 3 | |
| Topics in Hispanic Culture: (with appropriate subtitle) | 3 | |
| Global Feminisms | 3 |
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With approval of Global Studies advisor.
Letters & Science Minor Advising
Advising for the minor takes place within the department by a faculty member or staff member. Follow the steps using the "Declare a Minor" button on the department鈥檚 website which may include instructions on how to select a faculty advisor if there is more than one to choose from.
Students who already have an L&S college advisor because their degree plan is in L&S can discuss the minor with them as well since they will be familiar with any minor in L&S. Students who are working on a degree from a 51猎奇 college other than the College of Letters & Science will not need an L&S college advisor for just a minor and one will not be assigned. These students should work with the faculty or staff advisor they receive as part of the minor declaration process or contact the department directly for assistance.
Applicants who have not started classes at 51猎奇 yet who wish to declare a minor should wait until they are registered for their first 51猎奇 classes and then can declare the minor using the 鈥淒eclare a Minor鈥� button on the program鈥檚 website. If you have questions about the minor before then, contact聽let-sci@uwm.edu.
Global Studies minors will be advised by Christine Wolf and minor declaration can be made on the Global Studies website.