Global Studies Requirements
The interdisciplinary major in Global Studies provides an understanding
and appreciation of the full breadth of challenges and opportunities
offered by the accelerating interdependence of nations and peoples
in today's world. Students are encouraged to begin with the two-semester
core course sequence in their first year at the College. They gain
depth of understanding through foreign language study, study abroad,
the completion of a coherent concentration within the major, and the
preparation and defense of a senior thesis. Graduates will possess
the knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in foreign
lands as well as to serve as responsible and effective global citizens
and as leaders in our increasingly interdependent world.
Communicating Plus: Global Studies. Global Studies
majors address many of the Communicating Plus student learning goals
through course work in other departments. Nevertheless, these
goals also have been integrated into all Global Studies courses. Close,
critical analysis of global studies texts is a major part of every
classroom course. A multistage writing process is emphasized
so that student essays — from short pieces to a required senior
thesis — are planned, written and revised with instructor guidance.
Students make use of on-line databases and other technological resources
in their research and writing. Oral communication skills are addressed
through a variety of active/critical listening activities, group discussions
and presentations. Throughout the program, students think critically
about a wide variety of approaches and perspectives on globalization
and consider the various types of problems that must be addressed by
the international community. Students work to define and consider solutions
to these problems in a variety of individual and group projects.
Requirements for a major in Global Studies: Core
Courses: Global Studies 111-112. Foreign Language: completed coursework
or demonstrated competence through the fifth semester of college work.
Those studying a foreign language other than their primary foreign
language as part of a study-abroad program may count that experience
as their fifth semester of foreign language work. Study Abroad: at
least one semester in a study-abroad program endorsed by Ripon College
or approved by the Coordinator of Global Studies. Senior Seminar: Global
Studies 501-502. Electives: completion of at least four courses chosen
from one of the following concentrations (note that some of these courses
have departmental prerequisites):
Cultures and Civilizations
Anthropology 214, Dust, Pots and Empires: How to Do Archaeology
Anthropology 226, Indians of North America
Anthropology 227, Society in India
Anthropology 230, Tombs, Temples and Llamas: Archeology in Latin America
Anthropology 313, Anthropology of Death
Anthropology 314, Religion, Magic and Witchcraft
Anthropology 316, The Nature of Culture
Anthropology 330, Constructing Latin America; Identity and Society
Anthropology 333, Anthropology of Contemporary American Culture
Art: All Art History courses numbered 200 and above
Educational Studies 260, Diversity in American Education
History 264, Immigration and Ethnicity in American History
History 281, 282, World History
IDS 275, Art & Culture of Turn-of-the-Century Vienna
Music 112, Selected Topics in Music: World Music
Music 332, History of Romantic Musical Styles
Music 333, History of 20th Century Musical Styles
Philosophy 222, Religion, Different Religions and the Truth
Philosophy 286, Sports, Religion and the Arts
Philosophy 342, Chinese Philosophical Traditions
Philosophy 344, Indian Philosophical Traditions
Religion 221, Comparative World Religions
Religion 222, Introduction to a Major Religious Tradition
Religion 332, Comparative Religious Ethics
Religion 442, The Problem of God in Comparative Perspective
Language and Literature
Classical Studies::All Classical Studies courses
numbered 200 and above
English 251, Foundations of English Literature
English 260, Topics in Cultural Identity
English 320, Period Studies: Contemporary Literature
French: All French literature courses numbered 300 and above
German: All German literature courses numbered 300 and above
Global Studies 180, Survey of World Cinema
Global Studies 321, Contemporary World Cinema
History 257, African Oral Tradition and Literature
History 258, Voices for the West Indies
IDS 311, 312, Great Works of Western Literature
Spanish: All Spanish literature courses numbered 300 and above
Global Political Economy
Anthropology 222,
Anthropology and Contemporary Global Issues
Economics 361, Development Economics I
Economics 451, International Economics
Economics 461, Development Economics II
Economics 481-482, History of Economic Thought
Educational Studies 190, State Schools and Globalization
Politics and Government 372, Development and Change in Latin America
Politics and Government 373, China in Transition
Politics and Government 376, Politics of Contemporary Europe
War, Peace and Diplomacy
History 236, Twentieth Century Europe
History 262, American Race Relations
History 264, Immigration and Ethnicity in American History
History 351, World War I*: Causes, Conduct and Consequences
History 354, Modern Germany
History 360, Topics in African American History
History 362, Modern Middle East
Philosophy 353, Human Rights
Politics and Government 280, Introduction to International Relations
Politics and Government 343, U.S. National Security Policy
Politics and Government 373, China in Transition
Politics and Government 380, Topics in International Politics
Politics and Government 381, United States Foreign Policy
Politics and Government 385, Terrorism and Intelligence
Religion 321, Ethics and International Affairs
Religion 322, Religion and Politics in Comparative Perspective
Science, Technology and Environment
Anthropology 318, Ecological Anthropology
Biology 247, General Ecology
Biology 314, Microbiology
Biology 338, Aquatic Ecology
Chemistry 100, Global Chemistry
Chemistry 352, Environmental Chemistry
Communications 248, Persuasion and Mass Media
Environmental Studies 120, Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies 243, Philosophy and the Environment
Environmental Studies 300, Departmental Studies: GIS/GPS**
Mathematics 146, Computer Modeling*
Mathematics 246, Mathematical Modeling*
Please note that a student may not use the same study-abroad experience
to satisfy requirements for both the Global Studies major with a concentration
in Science, Technology and the Environment and the Environmental Studies
major.
*For credit toward Global Studies major, individual student projects
in these courses must deal with global or transnational phenomena,
as determined by the course instructor in consultation with the Global
Studies program coordinator.
**Other courses offered under this number
may or may not count toward the Global Studies concentration, depending
on the content of the course. The decision will be made by the coordinator
of the Global Studies program in consultation with the coordinator
of the Environmental Studies program.
Courses
111. Global Political Culture (Farrell)
Four credits. First half of the required core course for the Global Studies major. Defines political culture and examines its dynamics at various levels in today’s world, from the local to the global. Specifically examines ways in which history, language, religion, literature, ethnicity, and tradition affect identity-formation and its correlates in today’s world. Counts toward the Global and Cultural Studies requirement. Same as Politics and Government 111.
112. Global Political Economy (Farrell)
Four credits. Second half of the required core course for the Global Studies major.
Defines political economy and examines its manifestations in today’s increasingly interdependent
world. Specific issues include population, resources, environmental protection, trade and development, trends toward democratization, human rights, and new and enduring sources of conflict and cooperation. Same as Politics and Government 112.
180. Survey of World Cinema (Farrell/Katahira)
Two credits. An introduction to contemporary trends in international feature films. The craft of film criticism also will be studied and practiced. Requirements include viewing all films in the International
Film Series, attending weekly 50-minute discussion sessions, and writing a critique of each film. May be repeated for credit. Same as Politics and Government 180. Counts toward the Global and Cultural Studies requirement
300. Departmental Studies (Staff)
Variable credit. Special subjects in global studies not covered by regular courses. A topic has included: Peace Studies and the Environment. This course may be repeated for credit when topics change.
321. Contemporary Global Cinema (Farrell)
Four credits. Weekly screenings of contemporary international
films are supplemented with four hours of classroom time devoted
to lectures, discussions, readings, independent research and screenings
of film classics. The course provides an introduction to film history
and to the major approaches to film theory and criticism. Students
produce weekly film critiques after consulting professional film
criticism. A major independent research project also is required. Same
as Politics and Government 390. Counts toward the Global and Cultural
Studies requirement.
501-502. Senior Seminar (Staff)
Three credits each semester. A yearlong capstone seminar. Students
will make presentations on readings and other materials designed
to integrate their work in global studies. They also will develop,
research, write and present orally a senior thesis on a contemporary
issue in Global Studies chosen by them with the approval of the instructor.
541, 542. Independent Study (Staff)
Two to four credits each semester Supervised investigation
of global topics of particular interest to the student and not covered
in regular course offerings. Must be congruent with student's
chosen concentration(s) in the Global Studies major.
551, 552. Independent Study: Internship (Staff)
Two to five credits each semester. Supervised field study
combining scholarly research and participant-observation in a firm,
office or agency operating internationally. Grading is Pass-Fail.
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