| *Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken to satisfy the GL
Foundations course requirement OR the GL Discipline-Specific course
requirement. They CANNOT be taken to satisfy both GL requirements. |
Global Learning Discipline-Specific Courses |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Academic Department |
Description |
Semester added as
Global Learning course |
| ABT 3502 |
Arab Literatures and
Cultures in Global Perspective |
Modern Languages |
Global learning
foundational course introduces students to literatures, movies, creative
arts, media produced in the Arabic speaking world and in the Arab
Diaspora (South America-US-Europe). |
Fall 2011 |
| AFA 3153 |
African
Civilizations, Religions and Philosophy |
African & African
Diaspora Studies |
An introductory
level overview of ancient African origins of civilizations, religions,
and philosophy |
Spring 2013 |
| AFA 3339 |
Women and Human
Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa |
African & African
Diaspora Studies |
An examination of
women's human rights in Africa in the context of global feminist social
movements, evolving norms, institutions, and practices. |
Fall 2012 |
| AFA 3353 |
Gender and
Sexualities in Sub-Saharan African Contexts |
African & African
Diaspora Studies |
An examination of
gender and sexuality in contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa, including
notions of gendered and sexualized identifications and key aspects of
personhood in Sub-Saharan African societies. |
Fall 2012 |
| AFA 4247 |
Latin America and
the Caribbean in Africa: South-South Interactions |
African & African
Diaspora Studies |
An introduction to
the historical and dynamic relationships that have unfolded since the
1500s between Latin America and the Caribbean, on one side, and
Sub-Saharan Africa on the other. |
Fall 2012 |
| AFA 4301 |
African Visual Arts |
African & African Diaspora Studies |
Overview of Africana, African, and or African Diaspora visual
aesthetics. It examines relationships between Africana visual arts
and other creative forms. |
Fall 2013 |
| AFA 4370 |
Global Hip Hop |
African & African
Diaspora Studies |
Examines the global,
transnational and Africana dimensions of Hip Hop. |
Fall 2012 |
| AFA 4372 |
Race, Gender, and
Sexuality in Hip Hop |
African & African
Diaspora Studies |
Examination of
racial, gender, and sexuality constructions within the context of Hip
Hop Culture in the United States and its influences on global
identities. |
Fall 2011 |
| AMH 4671 |
Race, Gender, and
Science in the Atlantic World |
History |
Examines the ways in
which scientists and physicians in the Atlantic World categorized,
defined, and assigned meaning to racial and gendered differences. |
Fall 2011 |
| ANT 3212* |
World Ethnographies |
Global & Sociocultural
Studies |
Introduces students
to ethnography, which is the art of writing culture. Teaches students
to compare and contrast cultures through ethnographic reading, writing,
and critiques. |
Fall 2010 |
| ANT 3241* |
Myth, Ritual, and
Mysticism |
Global & Sociocultural
Studies |
Surveys
anthropological approaches to the study of myth, ritual, and mysticsm,
as religious and symbolic systems. The social and psychological functions of myth and ritual in
small-scale and complex societies will be compared |
Spring 2012 |
| ANT 4473 |
Anthropology of
Globalization |
Global & Sociocultural
Studies |
Cross-cultural
examination of globalization and of socioeconomic, environmental and
political controversies surrounding this mega-trend, including the
greening of the global economy. |
Fall 2011 |
| ART 3820 |
Visual Thinking I |
Art & Art History |
A beginning
studio-based course with a strong theoretical component where concepts
are examined through a variety of approaches and media. For Visual Arts
majors only. |
Spring 2012 |
| ASN 3410* |
Introduction to East
Asia |
Asian Studies |
An overview of East
Asia from traditional to modern times including the interaction among
Asian cultures as well as between Asia and the world. |
Fall 2010 |
| BCN 3761 |
Construction
Documentation and Communication |
Construction
Management |
Obtaining, writing,
and transmitting construction documentation for technical and legal
requirements for construction projects of a global scale. Course
stresses the development of verbal and written communication skills. |
Spring 2012 |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Academic Department |
Description |
Semester added as
Global Learning course |
| BME 4007 |
Principles of
Bioengineering |
Biomedical Engineering |
Medical
instrumentation and design, regulations for medical devices, application
of computers in medicine, biomaterials, biocommunications, artificial
implants; clinical engineering. Students will explore conditions that have been identified as being of
global concern. |
Fall 2011 |
| CCJ 4694 |
Human Trafficking |
Criminal Justice |
The course examines
issues related to human trafficking and immigration from an
international and global perspective. |
Fall 2012 |
| CGS 3095 |
Technology in the
Global Arena |
Computer & Information
Sciences |
Legal, ethical,
social impacts of computer technology on society, governance, quality of
life: intellectual property, privacy, anonymity, professionalism, social
identity in the U.S. and globally. |
Summer 2012 |
| CJE 4174 |
Comparative Criminal
Justice Systems |
Criminal Justice |
A comparative study
of the major legal traditions (e.g., common law, civil law, socialist
law) and analysis of the criminal justice system across the world,
including police, courts, and corrections. |
Fall 2011 |
| CLP 4314 |
Psychology of Health
and Illness |
Psychology |
Course provides an
overview of the field of health psychology and behavioral medicine with
an emphasis on psychological, social, cultural, and global factors
affecting health and health care/policy. |
Fall 2011 |
| COM 3417 |
Communication in
Film |
Communication Arts |
This course will
examine the unique relationship between communication and film from the
1920s (era of the silent film) through today |
Spring 2013 |
| COM 3461* |
Intercultural/Interracial Communication |
Communication Arts |
Students develop the
skills to build and maintain relationships across cultures by focusing
on similarities and differences in communication behaviors, perceptions,
language usage and social practices. |
Fall 2010 |
| COM 4430 |
International Business Communication |
Communication Arts |
This course will provide students with the theoretical and
experiential framework for examining the meaning of communication in
global business. |
Summer 2013 |
| COM 4731* |
Cultural
Communication Patterns of Europe |
Communication Arts |
This course will
increase understanding of communication differences by contrasting and
comparing communication patterns within European cultures |
Spring 2013 |
| CPO 3010 |
Comparative
Politics: Theory & Practice |
Politics &
International Relations |
Examines major
theories and methods of comparative politics, focusing on divergent
political systems (Democracy, Authoritarianism, Totalitarianism).
Countries/regions studied vary with instructor. |
Fall 2011 |
| CPO 3055 |
Authoritarian
Politics |
Politics &
International Relations |
The purpose of this
course is to identify the conceptual and empirical characteristics of
authoritarian regimes. An ideal typical authoritarian regime will be
established, followed by case study analyses of modern authoritarian
systems, like those of Brazil, Mexico, and Portugal. The course is
designed to analyze the circumstances giving rise to non-totalitarian
modern dictatorships, their political dynamics, and their survival
capability. |
Spring 2012 |
| CPO 4057 |
Political Violence
and Revolution |
Politics &
International Education |
An examination of
major historical instances and modern expressions of political violence;
discussion of revolution from a comparative perspective. Attention will
focus on the social origin and political determinants of such events. |
Fall 2011 |
| DIE 3434 |
Nutrition Education |
Dietetics & Nutrition |
Planning for
groups/individual basic nutrition and clinical nutrition education
across regions and cultures, and working with the instructional media. |
Spring 2012 |
| DSC 4012 |
Global Terrorism |
Criminal Justice |
Examines the nature
and causes of terrorism and the national, regional and global effects of
particular terrorist groups focusing on their collective behavior and
objectives. |
Fall 2011 |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Academic Department |
Description |
Semester added as
Global Learning course |
| ECO 4713 |
International
Macroeconomics |
Economics |
Analysis of output,
inflation, business cycles and economic policy in open economy settings;
exchange rate regimes (fixed versus flexible exchange rate); fiscal,
monetary, and exchange rate policies. |
Spring 2012 |
| ECS 3021* |
Women, Culture, and
Economic Development |
Economics |
Analysis of problems
facing women in developing countries, focusing on gender and cultural
issues and their relationships to economic development. |
Fall 2011 |
| EDF 3251 |
Classroom Management |
Education - Teaching & Learning |
Provides teachers understanding, skills, and dispositions for
successful classroom management. |
Fall 2013 |
| EDF 4604 |
Cultural and Social
Foundations of Education |
Education – Leadership
& Professional Studies |
Examines the
cultural and social realities of teaching and learning in the U.S.
Questions of class, race, ethnicity, gender and language are discussed
in relation to effective school, teacher, and student performance. Students will discuss how cultural identities connect to
prevailing world conditions associated with local, global,
international, and intercultural trends and systems. |
Fall 2011 |
| EDF 4953 |
Art Education Abroad
in France |
Education - Teaching &
Learning |
Development of
international and cross-cultural understandings of educational
philosophies and systems through planned travel and study abroad. |
Fall 2012 |
| EDF 4954 |
Art Education Abroad
in China |
Education - Teaching &
Learning |
Development of
international and cross-cultural understandings of educational
philosophies and systems through planned travel and study abroad. |
Fall 2012 |
| EEL 4920 |
Senior Design I:
Ethics, Communication, and Constraints |
Electrical & Computer
Engineering |
Professional ethics,
oral communications, project feasibility study, proposal writing, system
design methodology, human factors, intellectual property, liability and
schedules. |
Fall 2012 |
| EEL 4921 |
Senior Design II:
Implementation |
Electrical & Computer
Engineering |
Design of a complete
EE system including use of design methodology, formulation,
specifications, alternative solutions, feasibility, economic,
reliability, safety ethics, and social impact. |
Fall 2012 |
| EGN 4070 |
Engineering for
Global Sustainability and Environmental Protection |
Civil & Environmental
Engineering |
This course examines the effects
of modern humans on the environment and explores the role of engineers
in creating an environmentally sustainable future. |
Fall 2012 |
| EML 4551 |
Ethics and Design
Project Organization |
Mechanical & Materials
Engineering |
Organization to
include problem definition, goals, survey, conceptual and preliminary
design, ethics and cost components, social and environmental impact,
presentation to enhance communication skills. Students will analyze the
global impact of engineering problems. |
Fall 2011 |
| EML 4905 |
Senior Design
Project |
Mechanical & Materials
Engineering |
Project statement,
in-depth survey, conceptual and structural design, analysis, statistical
and cost analyses, ethical, societal and environmental impact, prototype
construction, final presentation. Students will analyze the global
impact of engineering problems. |
Fall 2011 |
| ENV 3001 |
Introduction to
Environmental Engineering |
Civil & Environmental
Engineering |
Introduction to
environmental engineering problems; water and wastewater treatment, air
pollution, noise, solid and hazardous wastes. Students will understand the interrelatedness of environmental
problems around the world. |
Fall 2011 |
| FIL 4827 |
Czech Film/Karlovy Vary Film Festival |
English |
This course will cover the Czech Film industry from its inception in
the 1920's to the present day with side trips to the Karlovy Vary Film
Festival in the Czech Republic and Barrondov Studies in Prague.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. |
Summer 2013 |
| FIN 4604 |
International
Finance Management |
Finance |
Capital budgeting
operational analysis and financial decisions in the multinational
context. Working capital management and intra firm fund transfers.
Measurement and evaluation of the risk of internationally diversified
assets. |
Fall 2011 |
| FIN 4634 |
International
Banking |
Finance |
Capital budgeting
operational analysis and financial decisions in the multinational
context. Working capital management and intra firm fund transfers.
Measurement and evaluation of the risk of internationally diversified
assets. |
Fall 2011 |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Academic Department |
Description |
Semester added as
Global Learning course |
| FRE 4503 |
La Francophonie |
Modern Languages |
Analysis of the
different varieties of French spoken outside of France. Includes Quebec
French, African French, and French Creoles. Also examines the political
alliance of Francophone countries. Credit will not be given for both FRE
4503 and FRE 5508. |
Fall 2011 |
| GEA 3600 |
Population and
Geography of Africa |
Global & Sociocultural
Studies |
Examines the
structure of pre-conquest society and covers colonialism's effects on
contemporary food production and ecological management. An overview of
development issues in Africa. |
Fall 2012 |
| GEO 3001 |
Geography of Global
Change |
Global & Sociocultural
Studies |
Explores the
geography of change in contemporary world economy, politics, culture,
and environment. Mapping and spatial analysis aid in understanding
global change and effects on specific places. |
Fall 2011 |
| GEO 3502 |
Economic Geography |
Global & Sociocultural
Studies |
Explores spatial
facets of the economy at the international level, including trade,
development, manufacturing, multinational corporations and technology. |
Fall 2011 |
| GEO 3510* |
Earth Resources |
Earth & Environment |
A course for
non-majors dealing with the nature, origin, and distribution of mineral
resources. Geology of petroleum, coal, metals, etc., and problems of
their exploitation and depletion. |
Fall 2011 |
| GEO 4354 |
Geography of the
Global Food System |
Global & Sociocultural
Studies |
Analyzes the spatial
organization of the global food system and its importance to world
economic development. Explores food security, trade, and environment. |
Fall 2011 |
| GLY 4881 |
Coastal Hazards |
Earth & Environment |
Focus on the processes responsible for tsunamis, storm surges, coastal
erosion, land subsidence, sea level rise, etc., and their mitigation. |
Fall 2013 |
| HFT 3073 |
Social
Responsibility in the Hospitality Industry |
Hospitality Management |
Examines hospitality
companies' social responsibility to their communities and planet. This course examines hospitality's global companies and global
issues that will affect their communities and business. |
Spring 2012 |
| HFT 3074 |
Personal Empowerment
in the Hospitality Industry |
Hospitality Management |
Focuses on the
development of personal strengths and their application to personal
settings within personal and business environments. |
Fall 2012 |
| HFT 3503 |
Hospitality
Marketing Strategy |
Hospitality Management |
Examines marketing
principles, theories and concepts and the use of management principles
and techniques of analysis, planning, implementation and control to
maximize marketing effectiveness in hospitality organizations in a
global, intercultural environment. |
Fall 2011 |
| HFT 3993 |
Adventure Tourism |
Hospitality Management |
This travel study covers international issues in
global development such as sustainability, environmental impacts of
tourism and sociocultural issues. The course introduces students to the
interrelatedness of tourism issues by examining the adventure tourism
industry, adventure tourism products, and supply and demand site. |
Summer 2013 |
| HFT 4323 |
Hospitality
Facilities Environmental Systems |
Hospitality Management |
A comprehensive
survey of engineering, maintenance, and efficiency controls in hotels,
restaurants. Emphasizes the importance of Operations Facilities
Engineering Management and the environment will help students understand
the global impact of climate change. |
Fall 2011 |
| HSA 4113 |
Global Issues and
Trends in Healthcare |
Health Services
Administration |
Issues and trends in
policy questions involving health care organizations, financing, quality
controls, and delivery of services are addressed. This is a Capstone
course. |
Fall 2012 |
| HSA 4150 |
Global Healthcare
Systems and Policy |
Health Services
Administration |
Community power
structures are analyzed as to their function in politics and decisions
governing health care. The health professional's role is studied with
respect to the political process in health care. |
Fall 2012 |
| HUN 3191 |
World Nutrition |
Dietetics & Nutrition |
Strategies for
improving cross-cultural competence in conducting needs assessments,
program planning, and implementation in nutrition services. |
Fall 2011 |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Academic Department |
Description |
Semester added as
Global Learning course |
| IDH 3034 |
Honors Seminar V:
Aesthetics, Values and Authority |
Honors College |
The first of a two
course sequence, this course examines the aesthetic undepinnings of
culture, the foundations of what are commonly held as western values,
and the power relationships that surround them. For Honors College students only. |
Summer 2012 |
| IDH 3035 |
Honors Seminar VI:
Aesthetics, Values, and Authority |
Honors College |
A continuation of
Honors Seminar V, this course examines the interplay of various sources
of authority in society and our system of values and aesthetics.
Includes directed individual research projects. For
Honors College students only. |
Summer 2012 |
| IDS 3203 |
Sustainability
Assessment of Energy Alternatives for World Communities |
Undergraduate
Education |
An introduction to
energy sources, needs and usage, technologies and their sustainability
in world communities that include research concerning the present
situation and identification of future solutions. |
Fall 2011 |
| IDS 4174 |
Mathematics and
Philosophy in the Arts |
Mathematics |
A panorama and a
study of the global interrelation of mathematics, philosophy, and visual
arts with emphasis on the evolution of the role of geometry in depicting
the perspective in arts. |
Fall 2011 |
| INR 4013 |
Development of
International Relations Thought |
Political &
International Relations |
The nature and
characteristics of international relations from antiquity to the end of
the First World War. Study of
select historical occurences and patterns of social change and their
interaction with the dynamics of international relations. |
Summer 2012 |
| JPN 3500 |
Japanese Culture and
Society |
Modern Languages |
To give students
sociocultural knowledge and well-rounded understanding of the culture
and society in Japan. Students also have an opportunity to experience
Japanese traditional arts including Japanese Calligraphy |
Spring 2013 |
| LAE 4405 |
Children’s
Literature |
Education – Teaching &
Learning |
Focuses on the
exploration of children's literature and its integration into the early
childhood curriculum from a global perspective. |
Fall 2011 |
| LBS 3001* |
Introduction to
Labor Studies |
Labor Research and
Studies |
History and
development of labor, with emphasis on union development as a response
to global industrialization and technological change. Includes the
impact of "globalization" on jobs, the structure and function of worker
organizations, the impact of technology, the struggle for working class
and low-wage workers, and the impact of cross-national shifts of jobs
and labor. |
Fall 2010 |
| LBS 4654 |
Comparative and
International Labor Studies |
Labor Research and
Studies |
Study of labor
issues from a comparative and international perspective with emphasis
upon the impact of international organizations on labor relations
systems and labor relations models. |
Spring 2013 |
| LEI 3707 |
Inclusive Recreation Services |
Education- Professional Leadership and Studies |
Course is designed to provide Parks and Recreation
Management majors with opportunities to enhance knowledge of the
characteristics and leisure needs of individuals with disabilities and
knowledge of accessibilities issues. |
Summer 2013 |
| LIT 3671 |
Global Issues in
Literature |
English |
Examination of
aspects of story, author, character, and contexts affected by migration,
exile, global trade, or other transnational forces. |
Fall 2011 |
| LIT 4364 |
Post-totalitarian Literature |
English |
Covers the major literary works which have been
published in the Czech Republic and Slovakia since the fall of Communism
there in 1989. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. |
Summer 2013 |
| LIT 4950 |
Czech Study Abroad |
English |
Covers the major literary movements and figures in the
Czech Republic and Slovakia that have influenced the Western literary
canon. This course is taught by FIU and Czech faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. |
Summer 2013 |
| MAE 4394 |
Perspectives on
Mathematics and Science Education |
Education – Teaching &
Learning |
This course will
help students to develop understanding of theoretical frameworks and
multiple perspectives underpinning mathematics and science education. |
Fall 2011 |
| MAN 4720 |
Strategic Management |
Management &
International Business |
Capstone integration
of real organizational situations. Decision making applied to
business/corporate level strategy concepts, firm performance and global
citizenship. |
Fall 2011 |
| MAR.3023 |
Marketing Management |
Marketing |
A descriptive study
emphasizing the functions and institutions common to global marketing
systems. |
Fall 2011 |
| MHF 3404 |
History of
Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Development of
mathematical thought through the ages. Topics may include equation
solving, trigonometry, astronomy, and calculus. |
Fall 2011 |
| MHF 4401 |
Methods in the
History of Modern Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Riemannian geometry,
relativity and other topics at discretion of instructor. |
Fall 2012 |
| MMC 3303 |
Global Media and
Society |
Journalism-Mass
Communication |
The course will
familiarize the student with a multi-cultural global perspective of a
multi-media world. The aim of the course is to create a foundation of
global media literacy. |
Fall 2011 |
| MMC 4304 |
Strategic
Communications Seminar - Hispanic Marketing Communications |
Journalism-Mass
Communication |
The focus of this
course will be to understand the elements of effective communications in
a multicultural as well as global environment, with a special focus on
the Hispanic market. |
Spring 2012 |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Academic Department |
Description |
Semester added as
Global Learning course |
| MUH 3514 |
Music of the World |
Music |
Survey of folk,
popular and classical musical traditions from around the world.
Examination of musical style and social context with film and
performance demonstrations. |
Fall 2011 |
| NUR 3666 |
Evidenced-based
Nursing and Research |
Nursing |
Develop research
knowledge and skills for evidence-based nursing care delivery at the
local, state, national, and global levels. |
Fall 2011 |
| NUR 3668 |
Nursing Leadership
in Global Health |
Nursing |
Development of
nursing leadership and management skills for care delivery at local,
state, national, and global levels. |
Fall 2011 |
| NUR 4667 |
Nursing in Global
Health Systems |
Nursing |
Develop basic
knowledge of global healthcare systems and models. |
Fall 2011 |
| PAD 3034 |
Policy Development
and Implementation |
Public Administration |
Examines the
formulation, implementation, and evaluation of governmental efforts to
address global problems at federal, state, and local levels. |
Fall 2011 |
| PAD 3800 |
Managing Global
Cities |
Public Administration |
Introduction to
principles of urban governance in order to manage specific development
problems of global cities. |
Spring 2012 |
| PAD 3802 |
Introduction to
Urban and Regional Studies |
Public Administration |
An integrated
approach to the problems and prospects of metropolitan areas with
emphasis on economic, political, social and administrative facets of the
urban setting, and how global developments shape the challenges of local
governance. |
Fall 2011 |
| PCB 4467 |
Marine Protected
Areas |
Biological Sciences |
Introduction to the
theory and methods for the design and management of Marine Protected
Areas. Students will understand the interrelatedness of issues
pertaining to managing protected areas on a global scale. |
Fall 2011 |
| PCB 4553 |
General Population
Genetics |
Biological Sciences |
Analysis of gene and
genotype frequencies in theoretical and real populations. Topics include
genetic drift, mutation, and selection. Students will understand patterns of diversity in human
populations across the globe. |
Fall 2011 |
| PHI 3640 |
Environmental Ethics |
Philosophy |
Examines
philosophical and ethical perspectives on human interaction with the
natural world. Course designated as a Global Learning course. |
Fall 2011 |
| PHM 4362 |
Global Justice |
Philosophy |
An examination of
philosophical perspectives on the problems of global justice. |
Fall 2011 |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Academic Department |
Description |
Semester added as
Global Learning course |
| POR 3500 |
Luso-Brazillian
Culture |
Modern Languages |
Open to any student
who understands Portuguese. The development of Portuguese speaking
civilizations, with emphasis on either Portugal or Brazil: history, art,
music, daily life, impact on other cultures. |
Fall 2011 |
| POT 3302* |
Political Ideologies |
Politics &
International Relations |
This course will
introduce the concept of ideology and several of the major ideologies
(liberalism, conservatism, Marxism, anarchism, facism, post Colonialism,
and feminism) that inform and populate the contemporary political scene. |
Fall 2011 |
| REE 4956 |
International Real
Estate |
Finance |
Focus on
characteristics of international real estate environment include:
inbound and outbound transactions, accounting practice, tax law, legal
constraint, global strategic plan, foreign exchange, global financing,
and cultural issues. |
Fall 2011 |
| REL 3308* |
Studies in World
Religions |
Religious Studies |
Examines the
origins, teachings, and practices of selected world religions. The
specific religions selected for examination may vary from semester to
semester. |
Fall 2010 |
| REL 3492 |
Earth Ethics |
Religious Studies |
This course will
explore resources from philosophy and religion that could contribute to
a solution of the current environmental crisis. Ethical issues of the
environment will especially be examined in the light of these resources. |
Spring 2012 |
| SCE 4194 |
Perspectives on
Mathematics and Science Education |
Education – Teaching &
Learning |
This course will
help students to develop understanding of theoretical frameworks and
multiple perspectives underpinning mathematics and science education. |
Fall 2011 |
| SOP 4731 |
Global Psychology |
Psychology |
Examination of
cultural contexts informing human behavior and psychological well
internationally. Students will examine psychology research through
direct application to global phenomena. |
Fall 2011 |
| SOW 3233 |
Social Welfare
Policy |
Social Work |
This course examines
the frameworks and methods used to analyze social welfare policy and
programs. Special attention is paid to current policy issues in the
Social Welfare system and strategies that can be used to achieve policy
change. |
Fall 2011 |
| SOW 3620 |
Social Work and
Human Diversity |
Social Work |
Prepares students
for generalist social work practice with diverse populations focusing on
knowledge, attitude, and skills. A global learning course. |
Fall 2011 |
| SPN 4520 |
Spanish American
Culture |
Modern Languages |
Introduction to the
major artistic and cultural phenomena in Latin America. Art, music,
film, and literature will be discussed in their cultural context.
Prerequisite: Ability to understand Spanish at advanced level. |
Fall 2012 |
| SSE 4380 |
Developing a Global
Perspective |
Education – Teaching &
Learning |
Theory, content, and
practice. Introduction and utilization of learning materials and
teaching strategies in Global Education for K-12. |
Fall 2011 |
| STA 3951 |
Oral Presentations
in Statistics |
Statistics |
Students are
required to communicate orally all stages of a simple statistical
analysis through a formal presentation in front of a group of faculty
and students. |
Spring 2012 |
| SYD 4451 |
Japanese Society in Global Perspective |
Asian Studies |
Examines Japanese society in comparative and global perspective,
emphasizing issues such as social class, gender, ethnicity, migration,
state policy, and transnational culture. |
Fall 2013 |
| SYP 3456 |
Societies in the
World |
Global & Sociocultural
Studies |
An introduction to
the study of local societies in worldwide perspective. Addresses
local-global issues such as gender, social class, economy, politics,
migration, and environmental destruction. |
Fall 2011 |
| THE 4110 |
Theatre History I |
Theatre |
The development of
the theatre from its origins to the early 19th century, and the global
cultural contexts that gave rise to these works. |
Fall 2011 |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Academic Department |
Description |
Semester added as
Global Learning course |
| TSL 3080 |
ESOL Principles and
Practices I |
Education - Teaching &
Learning |
Introduces issues,
principles, and practices of teaching English to speakers of other
languages to develop the conceptual understandings that form the
foundation of knowledge necessary to successfully meet the needs of
lingustically and culturally diverse students. |
Summer 2012 |
| TSL 4081 |
ESOL Principles and
Practices II |
Education - Teaching &
Learning |
Provides
understandings, skills, and dispositions needed to select, evaluate, and
apply, TESOL strategies in multicultural elementary classrooms. |
Summer 2012 |
| TSL 4324 |
ESOL Issues and
Strategies for Content Area Teachers |
Education - Teaching &
Learning |
Analysis,
application, and adaptation of ESOL methods and materials to enhance
instruction for lingustically and culturally diverse students. |
Summer 2012 |
| TSL 4340 |
ESOL Methods Grades
K-12 |
Education - Teaching &
Learning |
Development of
instructional skills, techniques, and strategies for teaching English to
non-native speakers in grades K-12; required for area of concentration
in TESOL and the Florida Add-on ESOL Endorsement. |
Summer 2012 |
| VIC 3400 |
Visual Design for
Globalized Media |
Journalism-Mass
Communication |
An exploration of
messages, combining words and visual images and their relation to
content in print, broadcast and on-line media. |
Spring 2012 |
| WST 3015 |
Introduction to
Global Gender and Women's Studies |
Women's Studies |
Considers the
interdisciplinary study of women in today's world. Focuses on the
interconnected social issues women face through the life course on a
global scale and examines the debates on women's studies in the
university. |
Spring 2013 |
| WST 3105 |
Gender Issues Across
the Globe |
Women’s Studies |
Exploration of
issues of women and gender globally. Focus on experiences and inequalities related to gender, as well
as efforts to combat inequalities. |
Fall 2011 |
| WST 3641* |
LGBT and Beyond:
Non-Normative Sexualities in Global Perspective |
Women's Studies |
Introduction to gay
and lesbian life in the United States and abroad, focusing on historical
antecedants to the contemporary gay and lesbian movement, religion,
health issues, lifestyle, and the arts. |
Spring 2012 |