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Oct 23, 2026
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HUM 1200 - Introduction to Global Studies
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of global studies. The student will learn to see the world as a global citizen with an understanding of how economics, politics, religions, cultures, and the arts all interact across regions and nations to address issues critical for our well-being.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 08: Global Perspective, Goal 09: Ethical and Civic Responsibility
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Explain the concept of a global citizen.
- Distinguish between cultural, economic, environmental, and political considerations as they pertain to global challenges.
- Explain the interdependence between persons and nations with respect to politics, economics, academic accomplishments, the arts, language, and religion.
- Assess the credibility of sources used when gathering information on global affairs.
- Articulate individual and group values within a historical and social context.
- Analyze diverse normative values.
- Critique responses to global challenges involving economic, political, and cultural interactions.
- Advocate an informed approach to improve a critical global issue.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Overview of global regions
- Implicit and explicit bias
- Diverse normative values
- Definitions and forms of globalization
- Introductory concepts in Global Studies - scope, definitions, and methods for the field of global studies
- Current global issues - environmental, health, economic, cultural, human rights and inequality, and war
- Identity politics
- Transnational institutions
- Transnational movements of people, ideas, and capital
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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