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Courses

GIST 101   Study Abroad Reflections* (1-3 Hour)

Prerequisites : Department approval; student must be enrolled in the study abroad program.

This course will assist students in maximizing their study abroad experience. In this course, students will reflect on the three phases of study abroad: pre-departure, being abroad and return. The topics covered in this course include general administrative and logistical issues, intercultural interactions, global competencies, culture shock, integration of study abroad experiences with current life and future plans, and the impact of international/intercultural experiences on one's self and one's worldview. Students through reflection on their study abroad experience will identify new skills and growth, and articulate how these will enhance their professional, personal and academic goals.

GIST 250   Introduction to Globalization (3 Hours)

This course will provide students with the origins and current implications of globalization. In this course, students will examine the question "what is globalization?" The topics covered include economic and political globalization as well as global security, culture and environmental issues. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the variation in global issues that influence national policy and our daily lives. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.