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Global Studies

Minor

Today's interconnected world calls for professionals with the cultural literacy to build bridges across disciplines and communities.

Supplement your studies with a minor in Global Studies by learning both a language and a variety of ways in which the world is interconnected.

Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
1-2 years
Credit hours:
28

Why minor in Global Studies?

A minor in Global Studies from UND provides a global perspective and prepares you to be a responsible, successful citizen of the world.

Global Studies combines coursework from diverse disciplines and offers a high degree of flexibility in customizing your program in areas of study such as:

  • World and regional geography
  • Human rights
  • World religions
  • International relations
  • Language, literature and culture

You can broaden your knowledge by learning another language, or enhance your education through a study abroad experience. UND has a variety of scholarships available.

With a minor in Global Studies from UND, you'll be equipped to communicate across cultures, develop informed opinions about a diverse world and participate in the global discussion.

What majors pair well with an global studies minor?

Combining an Global Studies minor with certain majors can enrich your understanding of global affairs and open up diverse career opportunities. Or deepen your expertise with a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies. Here are some bachelor’s degrees that pair well with an Global Studies minor:

  • Political Science Degree: Political science provides insights into political systems, ideologies, and international relations theories, aligning well with the focus on global politics and diplomacy in international studies.
  • Economics Degree: Economics offers understanding of global economic systems, trade dynamics, and development issues, providing a foundation for comprehending the economic dimensions of international relations.
  • French Degree: Proficiency in French enhances cultural understanding and communication skills, which is valuable for engaging with diverse cultures and societies studied in international studies.
  • German Degree: Proficiency in German facilitates cultural understanding and communication in German-speaking regions, contributing to a deeper understanding of European history, politics, and society.
  • Norwegian Degree: Proficiency in Norwegian offers unique insights into Scandinavian culture and society, enriching perspectives on Northern European affairs and contributing to a nuanced understanding of regional dynamics.
  • Spanish Degree: Proficiency in Spanish is beneficial for engaging with Spanish-speaking regions across Latin America, Spain, and parts of the United States, providing insights into diverse cultures, politics, and global issues in the Spanish-speaking world.
  • Business Degree: A business degree complements international studies by providing knowledge of global markets, cross-cultural management, and international trade, essential for understanding the economic dimensions of international relations.
  • Sociology Degree: Sociology offers insights into global social structures, cultural dynamics, and inequalities, providing valuable perspectives for understanding international issues such as migration, globalization, and social movements studied in international studies.
  • Geography Degree: Geography provides knowledge about spatial relationships, environmental factors, and human interactions across different regions, offering valuable context for understanding geopolitical issues, environmental challenges, and global development.
  • History Degree: History offers a historical perspective on global events, conflicts, and transformations, providing insights into the roots of contemporary international issues and shaping understanding of cultural, political, and social dynamics across regions.

Global Studies Minor Courses

ANTH 171. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. 3 Credits.

Examination of diversity and similarities across contemporary world societies. Topics: fieldwork and ethnographic description; theoretical approaches; communication/human language; interrelationships between environment, technology, social and political organization and worldview; sociocultural change; applied anthropology. Films and case studies illustrate intricacies of culture and how an anthropological perspective provides insights about our own society/culture. F,S.

ENGL 228. Diversity in Global Literatures. 3 Credits.

This course will explore global literatures with a special emphasis on concepts like culture, difference, and diversity. The course will analyze global literature in cultural and historical contexts, and will emphasize the complex ways that literature is influenced by issues of social power (especially those that affect significant categories through which social inequalities are negotiated--such as gender, race, class, and sexual orientation). Repeatable when topics vary. Repeatable to 9.00 credits. F,S.

GEOG 161. World Regional Geography. 3 Credits.

Development of the concept of region with analysis of the relationship of physical and cultural features to the contemporary world situation. F,S,SS.

GEOG 250. Introduction to Geopolitics. 3 Credits.

As a branch of political geography, the study of Geopolitics is concerned with the spatial dynamics of power relations especially at the international level. From a geographic perspective, this course surveys changing relations among states and the influences of national and transnational actors and events. The course attempts to help students apply a broad range of theoretical perspectives to the analysis of global and regional issues and events, and develop insights into what is happening in the world today. From war and terrorism to economic globalization, human rights and sustainable development, this course will explore a myriad of important issues and challenges that face the world today. S, odd years.

HIST 105. World Civilizations I. 3 Credits.

Thematic comparative survey of world history from the earliest times to the middle ages, focusing on cultural difference, interaction and exchange. Major course themes will include the origin of urban civilizations, the growth of empires, the effects of environmental change, and the development of major religions, technologies, and scientific knowledge. F.

POLS 220. International Politics. 3 Credits.

An introduction to international politics with emphasis on the international system, the major actors, the struggle for power, and the struggle for order. S.

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