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These community college global modules were developed by community college teams and individual instructors in the Scholar of Global Distinction. Each module is a self-contained unit that infuses global content, context, and connections into the course.

All modules are available free of charge for download and use with the appropriate citation.

Community college faculty in the Global Distinction program: Access the current Global Distinction Curriculum Grant Application.

You can browse course modules alphabetically or chronologically.


Modules Developed 2015 – Present by Global Distinction Grantees

Arts and Humanities

3D Visual Design – 2022
Nicole B. Uzzell (Forsyth Technical Community College)

PDF of 3D Visual Design Module

Acting I and Acting II (DRA300, DRA301) – 2018
David J. Glover, Forsyth Technical Community College

Module

American Literature I (ENG231) – 2018
Jonathan Cook, Durham Technical Community College

Module

Art Appreciation (ART111) – 2017
Chellie LaPointe, Durham Technical Community College

Module

Art Appreciation (ART111) – 2020
Amy Levine, Piedmont Community College

Module

Critical Thinking (HUM 130) – 2022
Crystal Edmonds (Robeson Community College)

PDF of Critical Thinking 2022 Module

Global Studies (GS 185D) – 2024
Sarah Willoughby (Everett Community College)

PDF of Global Studies 2024 Module

Human Values & Meaning (HUM220) – 2021
Ping Liang, Forsyth Technical Community College

Module

Humanities in the 20th and 21st Centuries (HUM 2250) – 2022
Mikki Tatum (Florida State Community College)

PDF of Critical Thinking 2022 Module

Introduction to Ethics (PHI240) – 2019
Tim Cannon, Forsyth Technical Community College

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Introduction to Ethics (PHI240) – 2019
Gaylyn Eddy, Robeson Community College

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Literature-Based Research (ENG113) – 2018
Tiffany Boyd Adams, Central Piedmont Community College

Module

Myth and Human Culture: Vampires (HUM 130) – 2024
Matthew Humphries (Isothermal Community College)

PDF of Myth and Human Culture: Vampires 2024 Module

Myth and Human Culture (HUM 130) – 2023
Matthew Humphries (Isothermal Community College)
Module

Painting I (ART240) – 2018
Jason Lancaster, Forsyth Technical Community College
Cecilia Wright, Forsyth Technical Community College

Module
Engaged Art – Instructor material
Socially Engaged Street Art – Instructor Material

Philosophical Issues (PHI215) – 2019
Nick Zavediuk, Guilford Technical Community College

Module

Philosophy (PHI 215 & 240) – 2022
Lainie Erwin, Central Piedmont Community College

PDF of Philosophy 2022 Module

Technology and Society (HUM110) – 2017
Janet Amirtharaj, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Module

Technology and Society (HUM110) – 2018
Ping Liang, Forsyth Technical Community College

Module

Technology and Society (HUM110) – 2020
Ping Liang, Forsyth Technical Community College

Module

Theatre History I (DRA211) – 2018
David J. Glover, Forsyth Technical Community College

Module

Two-Dimensional Design (ART121) – 2021
Amy Levine, Piedmont Community College

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COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS

College Transfer Success (ACA122) – 2021
Debra Ford, Ph.D., Davidson-Davie Community College

Module

Exploration Activities (EDU251) – 2020
Heather Parsons, Davidson-Davie Community College

Module

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Abnormal Psychology (PSY281) – 2018
Sherrilea Sherrill, Gaston College

Module

American History (HIS131) – 2016
Maggie Poist, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
William Dick, South Piedmont Community College
David Dry, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Robin Satterwhite, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Jay Peacock, Nash Community College
Cati Montgomery, Nash Community College

Activity #1 – African Music
Activity #2 – Art and Architecture
Activity #3 – Foodways
Activity #4 – Immigration and Language
Activity #5 – Religious Traditions

American History II (HIS132) – 2020
Adam Lehman, Guilford Technical Community College

Module

American History I (HIS 131) – 2022
Hugh Dussek (Central Piedmont Community College)

PDF of American History I 2022 Module

Career Development (CUL 273) – 2023
Mark Dowling (Coastal Carolina Community College)

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Commercial Law and Corporate Law (LEX150 and LEX220) – 2019
Precious Vines, Durham Technical Community College

Module

Criminal Law (CJC 131) and (CJC 132) Criminal Procedure – 2023
Kyndra Messick, JD (Gaston College)

Module

Crisis Intervention (HSE 225) – 2023
Debra Ford (Davidson-Davie Community College)

Module

Cultural Anthropology (ANT220)– 2024
Fae Grace Goodman (Central Carolina Community College)

PDF of Cultural Anthropology 2024 Module

Developmental Psychology (PSY241) – 2017
Samantha Castelblanco, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Robin Howse, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Samantha Johnson, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Activity #1 – Maternal Mortality
Activity #2 – Parenthood
Activity #3 – Education
Activity #4 – Gender Roles
Activity #5 – Hijab in Islam

Developmental Psychology (PSY241) – 2017
Amanda Gabrielle, Forsyth Technical Community College
Becky Howell, Forsyth Technical Community College
Anne Smith, Forsyth Technical Community College

Activity #1 – Developmental Practices Across Asia
Activity #2 – Life in Asia
Activity #3 – Parenting (Resource 1  |  Resource 2)
Activity #4 – Cultural Awareness
Activity #5 – Photographic Journey Through Asia
Activity #6 – Moral and Emotional Development Through Children’s Literature

Early Childhood Education (EDU234) – 2017
Danielle Johnson, Durham Technical Community College

Assignment Rubric
Module Framework
Resource 1
Resource 2
Resource 3

Economics I: Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO2013) – 2021
Tina Angjellari-Daici, Ph.D., Florida State College at Jacksonville

Module

General Psychology (PSY150) – 2015
Samantha Castelblanco, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Patricia Adams, Pitt Community College
Anne Smith, Forsyth Technical Community College
Steve Turner, Guilford Technical Community College

Activity #1
Activity #2
Activity #3
Activity #4

General Psychology (PSY150) – 2019
Amanda Gabriele, Forsyth Technical Community College
Becky Howell, Forsyth Technical Community College

Module

Global Cuisines (CUL230) – 2021
Chef Mark Dowling, Coastal Carolina Community College

Module

Introduction to Business (BUS 110)– 2024
Denise H. Barton, Wake Technical Community College

PDF of Introduction to Business 2024 Module

Introduction to Business (BUS110) – 2017
LaTonya Steele, Durham Technical Community College

Module

Introduction to Sociology (SOC 210)- 2023
Rhonda Breed (Martin Community College)
Module

Introduction to Sociology (SOC210) – 2016
Jocelyn Hirai, Davidson-Davie Community College
Rachel Austin, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Cheryl DiBartolo, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Cate Shiles, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Keith Milks, Nash Community College
Erica Hennig, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Activity #1 – Correctional Philosophies
Activity #2 – Cultural Universals
Activity #3 – Demographics
Activity #4 – Funeral Rituals
Activity #5 – Marriage Customs
Activity #6 – Religious Profiles

Law Office Management and Technology (LEX270) – 2020
Attorney Precious L. Vines, MSHS

Module

LibGuides – 2018
Michael Rose, Guilford Technical Community College

Africa LibGuide
Latin America LibGuide

LibGuides – 2018
Robert James, Nash Community College

LibGuide – Asia
LibGuide – Europe
LibGuide – Latin America

Principles of Marketing (MKT120) – 2020
Robin Ashley, Pitt Community College

Module

Principles for Macroeconomics (ECON252) – 2016
Jane Cline, Forsyth Technical Community College
Michael Goode, Central Piedmont Community College
Amy Archambault, Forsyth Technical Community College
Dehanza Kwong, Central Piedmont Community College

Activity #1 – Country Data (Table Template  |  Essay Grading Rubric)
Activity #2 – Economic Development (Data Template  |  Grading Rubric)
Activity #3 – Central Bank Comparison (Essay Grading Rubric)
Activity #4 – Financial Crisis (Grading Rubric  |  CRAAP Test)
Activity #5 – Direct Foreign Investment

Race and Ethnic Relations (SOC230) – 2020
Tomecia G. Sobers, Fayetteville Technical Community College

Module

Social Media for Office Professionals (OST145) – 2018
Mary Woelfel, Guilford Technical Community College
Sheila Blower, Guilford Technical Community College
Alisha Webb, Guilford Technical Community College

Module

Sociology (SOC210) – 2021
Liane She and Kimberly Miller, Stanly Community College

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STEM

Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 168) – 2024
Jodi Valencic Zieverink (Gaston College)

PDF of Anatomy and Physiology 2024 Module
BIO 168 PowerPoint

Crisis Intervention (HSE 225) – 2023

Debra Ford (Davidson-Davie Community College)
Module

Farm to Table (CUL283) – 2019
Nadia Minniti, Fayetteville Technical Community College

Module

General Biology I (BIO 111) – 2021
Katie Hester, Piedmont Community College

Module

General Biology (BIO 111) – 2022
Bryan Sharp, Stanly Community College
Liane She, Stanly Community College

PDF of General Biology 111 2022 Module

General Biology (BIO 112) – 2022
Lauren Jackson, Central Piedmont Community College

PDF of General Biology 112 2022 Module

General Biology II (BIO 112) – 2023
Katie Hester (Piedmont Community College)

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Geology (GEL111) – 2018
Jennifer A. Whisman, Guilford Technical Community College

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Health (HEA 110) – 2020
Wilma Herndon, Durham Technical Community College

Module

Health Systems Concepts (NUR 212)– 2024
April Bradley (Central Piedmont Community College)

PDF of Health Systems Concepts 2024 Module

Information Technology – 2019
Angie Rudd, Gaston Community College

Module

Microbiology (BIO 275) – 2024
Patricia J. Williams, Gaston College

PDF of Microbiology 2024 Module

Network and Security Foundation (CTI120) – 2017
Stephen Brooks, Durham Technical Community College
Michele Parrish, Durham Technical Community College

Module

Pharmacy Trends (PHM 140) – 2022
LaQuoia Johnson, Davidson-Davie Community College

PDF of Pharmacy Trends 2022 Module

Principles of Biology (BIO 110) – 2024
Julie Wyatt, Gaston College

PDF for Principles of Biology 2024 Module

Principles of Biology (BIO 110) – 2015
Paul Stevens, Davidson-Davie Community College
Andy Salandy, Forsyth Technical Community College
Laurel Young, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Holly Woodruff, Central Piedmont Community College

Module
Activity #1
Activity #2
Activity #3

Quantitative Literacy (MAT143) – 2015
Gloria Johnson, Davidson-Davie Community College
Jordan Bertke, Central Piedmont Community College
Derrick Casinillo, Forsyth Technical Community College
Sydia Gayle-Fenner, Central Piedmont Community College
Gregg Miller, Central Piedmont Community College
Cindy Moore, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Module
Activity #1
Activity #2
Activity #3
Activity #4

Quantitative Literacy (MAT 143) – 2022
Amanda Davis, Forsyth Technical Community College

Amanda Klinger, Forsyth Technical Community College

PDF of Quantitative Literacy 2022 Module

Statistical Methods (MAT152) – 2016
Steve Turner, Guilford Technical Community College
Daphney Hill, South Piedmont Community College
Cindy Moore, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Deborah Anderson, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Lisa Creighton, Central Piedmont Community College
Dana Glauner, South Piedmont Community College

Activity #1 – Sampling
Activity #2 – Descriptive Statistics I
Activity #3 – Descriptive Statistics II
Activity #4 – Confidence Intervals
Activity #5 – Hypothesis Testing

Statistical Methods (MAT152) – 2020
Amanda Davis, Forsyth Technical Community College

Module

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Business Communications (BUS260) – 2019
Amy Simpson, Surry Community College

Module

English for Specific Purposes (EFL050) – 2018
Rachel Lithman, Durham Technical Community College

Module

Interpersonal Communication (COM 120) – 2024
Emily Moore (Wake Technical Community College)

PDF of Interpersonal Communication 2024 Module

Introduction to Intercultural Communication (COM140) – 2020
Andrea Freile, Wayne Community College

Module

Intercultural Communication (COM 140) – 2024
Leslie M. Corpening, Fayetteville Technical Community College

PDF of Intercultural Communication 2024 Module

Public Speaking (COM231) – 2015
Josh Matthews, Pitt Community College
Jo deLosSantos, Davidson-Davie Community College
Corlis Hayes, Central Piedmont Community College
Maryana Richardson, Forsyth Technical Community College

Module
Activity #1
Activity #2
Activity #3
Activity #4

Writing and Inquiry (ENG111) – 2015
Jocelyn Hirai, Davidson-Davie Community College
Patricia Bostian, Central Piedmont Community College
Joe Clark, Pitt Community College
Alpha Gough, Forsyth Technical Community College

Module
Activity #1
Activity #2
Activity #3

Writing and Inquiry (ENG 111) – 2022
Christopher Wayne Thurley, Gaston College

PDF of Writing and Inquiry 2022 Module

Writing and Research in the Disciplines (ENG 112)- 2023
Melanie DeKerlegand, Gaston College
Module

Writing and Research in the Disciplines (ENG112) – 2015
Maggie Poist, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Nathan Branson, Davidson-Davie Community College
Mitch Butts, Pitt Community College
Nadine Gordon, Central Piedmont Community College
Lisa Stanley-Smith, Forsyth Technical Community College

Module
Activity #1
Activity #2
Activity #3
Activity #4
Activity #5
Activity #6

Writing and Research in the Disciplines (ENG112) – 2019
Marina DelVecchio, Durham Technical Community College

Module

Writing and Research in the Disciplines (ENG112) – 2020
Frankie K. Frink and Jason Damon Bryan, Vance-Granville Community College

Module

Writing and Research in the Disciplines (ENG112) – 2020
Allyson Daly, Wayne Community College

Module

Writing and Research in the Disciplines (ENG 112) – 2022
Sue Drake, Stanly Community College

Liane She, Stanly Community College

PDF of Writing and Research in the Disciplines 2022 Module