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Global Studies (GS 185D)

May 15, 2024

Description of Module: The module will be a case study of Guatemala in which we will examine the historical connections between colonization and the internal armed conflict (1960-1996) as well as the continuation of inequality that contributes to current patterns … Read more

Myth and Human Culture: Vampires (HUM 130)

May 1, 2024

Description of Module: After looking at some of the ideas most important to this type of study, I break the course into a series of case studies. Following a section on the Medusa story, I devote a module to vampires. … Read more

Intercultural Communication (COM 140)

May 1, 2024

Description of Module: In the US, the Latino/Hispanic population has become the second largest demographic. Cultural identity is central to how we perceive ourselves and others which, in turn, affects how we communicate. Thus, globalization necessitates that we learn about … Read more

Cultural Anthropology (ANT 220)

April 30, 2024

Description of Module: Subsistence This module explores global flows of commodities through the lens of the food choices we make, the people who are involved in food production, and the paths food take around the world. Specifically, this global module … Read more

Introduction to Business (BUS 110)

April 30, 2024

Description of Module 1: The first 5 weeks of the class McGraw-Hill e-text, “Introduction to Business,” will be used to introduce business vocabulary terms, concepts, theories, and processes through PowerPoint lectures and assigned study plans and quizzes. An overview of … Read more

Interpersonal Communication (COM 120)

April 29, 2024

Description of Module: This intercultural communication module is designed to help students meet course outcomes in COM 120 while also increasing their global awareness. Each student will choose from a list of countries in Europe and will complete four activities … Read more

Introduction to Sociology SOC 210

July 18, 2023

Description of Module: This module pairs selected course content with additional material to facilitate a globalized assessment and comparison of sociological aspects within, and between, Europe, the EU, and the US. After reviewing the material and completing the assessments, students … Read more

Writing and Research in the Disciplines ENG 112

July 18, 2023

Description of Module This module exposes students to global climate issues and solutions by exploring climate change in Africa through different disciplinary perspectives, including the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Students will begin seeing climate issues locally and globally by … Read more

Writing and Research in the Disciplines ENG 112

June 27, 2023

Description of Module This module exposes students to global climate issues and solutions by exploring climate change in Africa through different disciplinary perspectives, including the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Students will begin seeing climate issues locally and globally by … Read more

Myth and Human Culture HUM 130

June 27, 2023

Description of the Module The focus of this module is the role of undead monsters in mythology. We consider things like ghost stories, as well as other type of culture-specific monsters that seem to challenge the norms related to death. … Read more