People, places, and things across the world are more interconnected than ever. To study global phenomena, we need an interdisciplinary approach that allows us to study these complex interconnections from multiple angles. Global Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that offers a major leading to the B.A. in Global Studies as well as a minor. Centered on the study of globalization in all its manifestations, the program encourages students to investigate and analyze life in a globalized world from multiple cultural, economic, political, and other perspectives and provides students with the critical analytical skills needed to assess the world around them and their place within it. The program’s curriculum is organized around five thematic tracks, designed to build both breadth and depth into students’ coursework. These tracks are: 1) Culture, Society, and Identity; 2) Language, Knowledge, and Representation; 3) Nature, Technology, and the Body; 4) Power, Movements, and Political Economy; and 5) Violence, Resistance, and Resolution. The tracks transcend traditional disciplinary, topical, and theoretical boundaries, providing opportunities for creative thinking, critical debate, and novel scholarship. The field of Global Studies is especially well suited to NEIU, providing our diverse student body with an opportunity to reflect on and respond to complex world issues that instantiate in their own lives.
University Core Curriculum Requirements
| General Education Distribution Area | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts (FA)* 2 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: Art, CMT (Mass Media or Theatre), Music (includes Dance). | 6 |
| Humanities (HU)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: CMT (Communication), English, Linguistics. Philosophy, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Cultures, (Note: No more than two foreign language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.) | 9 |
| Behavioral/Social Sciences (SB)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Justice Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work | 9 |
| Natural Sciences (NS and NSL)** 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component (NSL): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics (Note: If an FYE ANTH that counts as Natural Science is taken, only one Biology course may be used for Natural Science). | 9 |
| Engaged Learning Experiences | |
| Students must complete, at Northeastern, three courses designated as Engaged Learning Experiences courses. One of the Engaged Learning Experiences courses must be at the 300-level, and one Engaged Learning Experiences course must be designated as "Boundary Crossing". | |
| Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) These courses have pre-requisites that are specific courses within a program of study. Discipline Specific courses give students a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and applied in their field. | |
| Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) These are courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and/or cross boundaries through engagements outside the classroom or University allowing students to see how knowledge gained in one field might inform other fields or other aspects of society. | |
| Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1 Math course, that has intermediate Algebra as prerequisite OR is a course listed on the General Education Distributive Learning List of Approved Courses. Any 3 hour college level math course, beyond Intermediate Algebra, meets this requirement. |
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Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences, may waive up to 6 credit hours of General Education requirements in the corresponding distribution area.
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Majors in Natural Sciences may waive up to 9 credit hours of General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences distribution area.
Students should also be aware of all other university requirements to obtain a degree - NEIU requirements
Minor in Global Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minor required courses: | ||
| GS-201 | Introduction To Global Studies I | 3 |
| 5 Global Studies electives (any tracks) | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
The following courses may be counted toward a Global Studies major or minor. The number(s) after each course indicate track(s) to which the course corresponds. Additional courses may be considered for inclusion as electives in consultation with the coordinator.
Tracks:
1. Culture, Society, and Identity
2. Language, Knowledge, and Representation
3. Nature, Technology, and the Body
4. Power, Movements, and Political Economy
5. Violence, Resistance, and Resolution
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | ||
| African & African American Studies | ||
| AFAM-302 | Foundations Of Africans In The Diaspora 1 | 3 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-365 | Anthropology Of Islam 1 | 3 |
| ANTH-375 | Anthropology Of Globalization 1 | 3 |
| ANTH-377A | Anthropology Of Television 2 & 3 | 3 |
| ANTH-379A | Pan-African Association Internship 1,4 &5 | 3 |
| Communication, Media and Theatre | ||
| CMTC-317 | Intercultural Communication 2 | 3 |
| CMTM-373 | World Cinema 2 | 3 |
| CMTM-378 | New Media Technologies 2 & 3 | 3 |
| Economics | ||
| ECON-308 | Comparative Economic Systems 4 | 3 |
| ECON-313 | Economic History Of Europe 4 | 3 |
| ECON-321 | International Monetary Theory & Relations 4 | 3 |
| ECON-322 | International Economics 4 | 3 |
| ECON-323 | Writing Intensive Program: Economic Development 4 | 3 |
| English | ||
| ENGL-320 | Globalizing Literacies 2 | 3 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | ||
| GES 302 Topics - students can choose from 14 different courses 1 | ||
| GES-314 | Political Geography 4 | 3 |
| GES-338 | Sustainable Development 4 | 3 |
| GES-345 | Medical Geography 1 & 3 | 3 |
| GES-346 | Geography Of Metropolitan Chicago 1 | 3 |
| GES-348 | Latino Metropolis 1 | 3 |
| GES-349 | Environment And Urbanization 3 & 4 | 3 |
| GES-360 | Environmental Justice And Activism 3 & 4 | 3 |
| GES-362 | Population Geography 1 | 3 |
| GES-367 | Geography Of Tourism 1 | 3 |
| GES-368 | Climate Change: Changing Climate, Changing Chicago 3 | 3 |
| History | ||
| HIST-332B | United States Foreign Relations 1914 - Present 4 | 3 |
| HIST-333 | American Ethnic History 4 | 3 |
| HIST-342 | The City In American History 4 | 3 |
| HIST-382 | The World In The Twentieth Century 4 | 3 |
| Justice Studies | ||
| JUST-338 | Introduction To Human Rights 1 & 4 | 3 |
| JUST-361 | Five-Hundreds Years Of Resistance 4 & 5 | 3 |
| JUST-363 | Globalization And The Pursuit Of Justice 4 | 3 |
| JUST-364 | Terrorism In Media & Law 4 | 3 |
| JUST-370 | Immigration In Global Perspective 1 & 4 | 3 |
| JUST-371 | U.S. Immigration Policy & Human Rights In The Americas 4 & 5 | 3 |
| Linguistics | ||
| LING-316 | Languages And Cultures: Middle East 1 & 2 | 3 |
| LING-326 | Narratives Of The Jewish Experience 1 & 2 | 3 |
| LING-347 | The Origin Of Language 2 | 3 |
| LING-361 | Introduction To World Englishes 2 | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL-365 | Environmental Ethics 3 | 3 |
| PHIL-367 | Postcolonialism 4 | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| PSCI-333 | Immigration, Ethnicity, And Citizenship 1 & 4 | 3 |
| PSCI-350 | International Relations In Asia 4 | 3 |
| PSCI-357 | Politics Of The European Union 4 | 3 |
| PSCI-369 | Russia In International Politics 4 | 3 |
| PSCI-375 | Contemporary International Relations 4 | 3 |
| PSCI-376 | Writing Intensive Program: Principles Of International Relations 4 | 3 |
| PSCI-377 | International Organization: Theory And Practice 4 | 3 |
| PSCI-378 | International Political Economy 4 | 3 |
| PSCI-379 | War And Peace 5 | 3 |
| PSCI-380 | International Law 4 | 3 |
| PSCI-381 | International Terrorism 5 | 3 |
| PSCI-384 | United States And The World Economy 4 | 3 |
| PSCI-386 | Globalization & Politics 4 | 3 |
| Sociology | ||
| SOC-310 | Social Movements 4 & 5 | 3 |
| SOC-347 | Sociology Of Media 2 & 3 | 3 |
| SOC-352 | Sociology Of HIV/AIDS 3 | 3 |
| SOC-362 | Identity And Social Policy 1 | 3 |
| SOC-365 | Sociology Of Globalization 1 | 3 |
| Social Work | ||
| SWK-203 | Analysis Of Cross Culture Interaction 1 | 3 |
| SWK-308 | Social Work Practice With Immigrants & Refugees I 1 | 3 |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | ||
| TESL-330 | Language, Society, And Education 2 | 3 |
| Women's and Gender Studies | ||
| WGS-312 | Women & Global Human Rights 4 & 5 | 3 |
| Educational Foundations | ||
| EDFN-314B | Race, Identity, & Cultures In Education 1 | 3 |
| EDFN-314K | Social Justice And The Politics Of Education 1 & 4 | 3 |
| Inner City Studies | ||
| ICSE-329G | Comparative Inner City Communities 1 & 4 | 3 |
| Bilingual/Bicultural Education | ||
| BLBC-338 | Bilingualism And Education 2 | 3 |
| BLBC-339 | Culturally Responsive Teaching in Diverse Classrooms 1 | 3 |
| Additional electives: | ||
| ANTH-347 | Archaeology Of Colonialism 4 | 3 |
| ANTH-363 | Anthropology Of Tourism 1 & 4 | 3 |
| ANTH-373 | Urban Anthropology 1 | 3 |
| ANTH-360 | Scientific Racism: Eugenics Then And Again 3 & 5 | 3 |
| ANTH-356 | Human Diversity And The Question Of Race 3 | 3 |
| CMTM-365 | Contemporary Issues in Mass Media 2 & 3 | 3 |
| CMTM-375 | Contemporary Hispanic Cinema 2 | 3 |
| CMTM-376 | Television History 2 & 3 | 3 |
| CMTM-377 | Gender And Media 2 & 3 | 3 |
| CMTT-333 | Contemporary Theatre 2 | 3 |
| CMTT-337 | Women In Playwriting 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-311 | Introduction To Popular Culture Studies 1 & 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-343 | Global Ecologies: U.S. Literature In The Age Of Environmentalism 3 | 3 |
| ENGL-383 | Postcolonial African Literature 1 & 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-369 | U.S. Latino/a Literature And Culture 1 & 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-349G | Gloria Anzaldúa: A Deep Dive 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-364 | Reading Film 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-365 | Caribbean Literature 1 & 2 | 3 |
| GES-350 | Climate Change: International Policy And Politics 3 & 4 | 3 |
| GES-370 | Regional Economic And Social Development Policies 4 | 3 |
| GES-311 | Social Dimensions Of Water Resources Management 3 & 4 | 3 |
| HIST-332A | The U.S. In The World, 1776-1914 1 & 4 | 3 |
| HIST-336 | Work, Money, And Shopping: The History Of Capitalism 1 & 4 | 3 |
| HIST-344 | The History Of Islamic Spain: 711-1492 1 & 4 | 3 |
| HIST-308 | Human Rights In History, Literature, And Law 4 & 5 | 3 |
| HIST-355 | History Of Food And Drink 1 & 3 | 3 |
| HIST-346 | Environmental History 3 | 3 |
| HIST-309 | The History Of Disability 1 & 3 | 3 |
| HIST-366 | War And Revolution In The Middle East Since 1900 5 | 3 |
| JUST-332 | Race & Ethnic Relations 1 | 3 |
| JUST-347 | Restorative Justice Theories And Practices 5 | 3 |
| JUST-390 | Social Justice And The Environment 3 & 4 | 3 |
| LLAS-340 | Latina/x Feminisms & Social Media 1 & 3 | 3 |
| LLAS-345 | Race, Class, Gender & Latinos 1 | 3 |
| LLAS-347 | The U.S.-Mexican Border 1 & 4 | 3 |
| LLAS-348 | Mestiza/o Ways Of Knowing 1 & 2 | 3 |
| LLAS-349 | Gloria Anzaldúa: A Deep Dive 2 | 3 |
| LLAS-350 | Latinos In A Transnational Perspective 1 | 3 |
| LLAS-351 | Latinos And Immigration 1 & 4 | 3 |
| LLAS-353 | Latino Diversities 1 | 3 |
| PHIL-305 | Comparative Religion 1 & 2 | 3 |
| PHIL-348 | Computer Ethics And Public Policy 3 | 3 |
| PHIL-370 | Re-Thinking Race And Gender 1 | 3 |
| PSCI-318 | Pop Culture And Politics 2 & 4 | 3 |
| SOC-302 | Sociology Of Aging 1 | 3 |
| SOC-306 | Women, Gender And The "F Word" 1 & 2 | 3 |
| SOC-307 | Men & Masculinities 1 | 3 |
| SOC-312 | Sociology Of Health And Illness 3 | 3 |
| SOC-314 | Urban Sociology 1 | 3 |
| SOC-316 | Race And Ethnic Relations 1 | 3 |
| SOC-324 | Power, Politics & Society 4 | 3 |
| SOC-329 | Sociology Of Violence 5 | 3 |
| SOC-331 | Militarization, Power, And Inequality 4 & 5 | 3 |
| SOC-338 | Environmental Sociology 3 | 3 |
| SOC-340 | Sociology Of Sexualities 1 | 3 |
| WLC-302 | Introduction To Teaching World Languages 2 | 3 |
| WLC-333 | Writing Intensive Program: Cross-Cultural Communication 2 | 3 |
| WLC-340 | Latina/x Feminisms & Social Media 1 & 2 | 3 |