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Global Studies - Minor

A Global Studies minor is a flexible and valuable complement to any major, minor, or certificate across the University. Adding a Global Studies minor offers students the opportunity to develop linguistic expertise and a comprehensive understanding of global issues, while incorporating cultural competence into their undergraduate degree and professional skill set.

Students interested in the Global Studies major should contact the academic advisor, Dr. Cybele Arnaud (arnaud@cua.edu) to devise a study plan.

Core Course - Take One

GS 101Introduction to Global Studies

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Intermediate Language Courses - Take Two

Students who place out of 103 will enroll in one elective course, while students who place out of 104 will enroll in two elective courses. Students may also opt to use their electives to learn another language.
 
ARAB 103Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I

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ARAB 104Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II

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CHN 103Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I

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CHN 104Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II

4
FREN 103Intermediate French I

3
FREN 104Intermediate French II

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GER 103Intermediate German I

3
GER 104Intermediate German II

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IRSH 103Irish Language and Culture III

3
IRSH 104Lower Intermediate Irish Language & Culture

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ITAL 103Intermediate Italian I

3
ITAL 104Intermediate Italian II

3
SPAN 103Intermediate Spanish I

3
SPAN 104Intermediate Spanish II

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SPAN 107Spanish for HealthCare I

3
SPAN 108Spanish for HealthCare II

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SPAN 111Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers

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Practical Language/Cultural Competency Course - Take One

This is just a short sample of courses offered. Contact the undergraduate Advisor for additional options which may better suit your interests.
ANTH 101Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural Competency in a Global Society

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CHN 240Global Business Communication and Cultures

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GER 500Reading for Comprehension

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SPAN 207Advanced Spanish for HealthCare I

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SPAN 402Translation in International Affairs

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Regional Focus Courses - Take One

Course should focus on one of the following regions:

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • The Middle East
  • The Americas
  • Multiregional
 

Global Issues Courses - Take One

Global issues can include but are not limited to:

  • Communication, media & the arts
  • Diplomacy, global economy & trade
  • Ecology, sustainability & the natural world
  • Health & equity
  • Migration, communities & global citizenship
  • Peace & conflict resolution
  • Science & technology
  • Society, leisure & work