Global Studies (GLST)

GLST101
Human Rights in a Global ContextCrosslisted with HRHA 101

Description: Introduction to the concept of contemporary global human rights using historical, philosophical, cultural and political perspectives.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Offered:SPRING

Credit Hours:3

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GLST150
Jesus: A Global HistoryCrosslisted with RELG 150

Description: Exploration of the historical Jesus, the variant forms that the memory and theologies of Jesus have taken outside of Christian traditions, including Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism, and in the American context, including in the context of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
ACE Outcomes: ACE 5 Humanities

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 5 Humanities

GLST160
International RelationsCrosslisted with POLS 160

Description: How and why states act as they do in their contemporary international relations. Continuing factors, such as power, war, ideology, and governmental organizations, and recently emerging influences, including supranational organizations, multinational corporations, and natural resource allocation analyzed. Diverse approaches and theories examined.

This course is a prerequisite for: NSST 275

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
ACE Outcomes: ACE 9 Global/Diversity

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 9 Global/Diversity

GLST201
Introduction to Global Studies

Letter grade only.

Description: Introduction to interdisciplinary nature of global studies. Focuses on questions such as the connectivity of human populations and their activities across time and space, dynamics of conflict in different regions, and impact of local decisions on global outcomes.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL/SPR

Credit Hours:3

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GLST201H
Honors: Introduction to Global Studies

Prerequisites: Good standing in the University Honors Program

Grade only

Description: Introduction to interdisciplinary nature of global studies. Focuses on questions such as the connectivity of human populations and their activities across time and space, dynamics of conflict in different regions, and impact of local decisions on global outcomes.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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GLST214
Food and CultureCrosslisted with ANTH 214, MODL 214

Description: Fosters understanding of the relationship between food and culture. Uses food as a lens to explore general topic areas such as identity, gender, language, family, nutrition, and health.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Groups:CAS Diversity in the US
ACE Outcomes: ACE 9 Global/Diversity

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 9 Global/Diversity

GLST242
Global Literatures since 1850Crosslisted with ENGL 242

Description: A survey of literatures written since 1850 from around the globe in historical and cultural contexts.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
ACE Outcomes: ACE 9 Global/Diversity ACE 5 Humanities

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 9 Global/Diversity ACE 5 Humanities

GLST280
Colonization, Decolonization and GlobalizationCrosslisted with ANTH 280, ETHN 280

Description: Critical comparative examination of colonization and decolonization and its impact on modern day globalization.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
ACE Outcomes: ACE 6 Social Science

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 6 Social Science

GLST298
Undergraduate Research

Prerequisites: Permission.

Description: Research experience.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:1-6

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GLST350
Refugees, Displaced Persons, and (Im)migrants in a Globalized WorldCrosslisted with HRHA 350

Graded with Option (OPT)

Description: Current and historical perspectives on forced migration with special attention to refugees, displaced persons, immigrants, and migrants.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Groups:CAS Diversity in the US

Credit Hours:3

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GLST379
The United States and the Middle EastCrosslisted with HIST 379

Description: A chronological survey of the American Foreign Policy in the Middle East from the 19th century until the Presidency of Donald Trump. Themes include: the development of the U.S.-Israeli alliance; the Cold War period; economic and strategic concerns; domestic interest groups and the U.S. role in the region; the international impact of the Iranian revolution; United States policy towards the Gulf and the Iraq wars; the Arab Spring and the rise of ISIS.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Offered:FALL

Credit Hours:3

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GLST387
The Environment and the French-Speaking WorldCrosslisted with FREN 387, ENGL 387

Taught in English.

Description: An examination of environmental engagement in the novels, short stories, poetry, films, and music of the French-speaking world.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:3

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GLST391
Learning Abroad

Prerequisites: Permission.

Description: Faculty-led study abroad course. Topics and locations of travel will vary.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded
Experiential Learning:Education Abroad

Credit Hours:1-6

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GLST415
Grant Writing and Fundraising for Social GoodCrosslisted with GLST 815

Prerequisites: Sophomore status

Description: Mechanics of grant writing and fundraising for social impact organizations.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:3

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GLST474
Development in Theory and PracticeCrosslisted with ANTH 474, ANTH 874

Prerequisites: Sophomore status

Description: Efforts by academic scholarship and experts in the field to influence the process of development and socioeconomic change in the modern world.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option
ACE Outcomes: ACE 6 Social Science

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 6 Social Science

GLST476
Human Rights, Environment, and DevelopmentCrosslisted with ANTH 476, ANTH 876

Prerequisites: Sophomore status

Description: Various perspectives on the intersection of human rights, development, and the environment in a global perspective.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:3

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GLST484
Global Studies Capstone

Prerequisites: GLST major or minor; junior or senior standing.

Grade Only.

Description: Examination of various readings and completion of a post-graduation portfolio, global studies portfolio, and semester project that integrates and applies theories, concepts, and processes learned throughout the global studies major.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 10 Integrated Product

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 10 Integrated Product

GLST491
Special Topics in Global Studies

Description: Topics vary.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:1-6

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GLST496
Independent Study in Global Studies

Prerequisites: Permission.

Description: Independent reading or research under direction by a faculty member.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:1-3

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GLST498
Undergraduate Research

Prerequisites: Permission.

Description: Research experience.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:1-6

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GLST498B
Global Research Experiences in Nutrition and HealthCrosslisted with NUTR 498B

Self-paced course. Can result in publication. Suitable for domestic and international research experiences.

Description: Structuring a global research experience while strengthening research and science communication skills and enhancing global competency and awareness.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded
Experiential Learning:Research

Credit Hours:1-6

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GLST499
Undergraduate Thesis

Prerequisites: Permission.

Description: Independent research leading to a thesis.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:1-3

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GLST499H
Honors Undergraduate Thesis

Prerequisites: Permission.

Description: Independent research leading to a thesis.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:1-3

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