Global, Cultural and Language Studies

Following the strong interdisciplinary tradition of St.Scholastica, the Global, Cultural and Language Studies Program offers a broad range of courses which encourage students to examine the complex relationships between national values, international events and global responsibilities. This program gives students the opportunity to develop fluency in a language in tandem with expertise in the historical, political and cultural influences that have shaped current international events. GCL graduates find positions in profit and nonprofit businesses or organizations at home and abroad. They are also prepared for graduate school in either languages or international studies.

The programs of the Department of Global, Cultural and Language Studies prepare students to live and work in an increasingly complex world in which the global community is bound together by changing technological, environmental and political factors.

The departmental course offerings provide students the opportunity to cross linguistic, cultural and socio-political boundaries. Students are immersed in alternative contexts that help them raise essential questions about rights, responsibilities and the peaceful resolution of conflict.

GCL Major

Core courses required for a major in GCL:

• Completion of 8 credits of one language beyond 1112  with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (8 cr.)
• GCL 1101: Introduction to Global, Cultural and Language Studies (4 cr.)
• GCL 2101: Migration, Diaspora, Identity (4 cr.) OR HIS/POL 2001: Introduction to Political Science (4 cr.)
• GCL 3101: Advanced Social and Cultural Theory (4 cr.)
• GCL 4555: Experiential Learning/Study Abroad/Internship (0 - 6 cr.)
• GCL 4001: Senior Seminar (2 cr.)

 Plus two of these four courses:

•  GCL 2201: Peaceful Resolution of Conflict (4 cr.)

•  GCL 3301: Human Rights (4 cr.)

•  GCL 3001: Politics of Globalization (4 cr.)

•  GCL 4402: Environmental Politics (4 cr.)

 Plus one of these two courses:

•  GCL 3302: Europe Today (4 cr.)

•   GCL 3303: The Other Americas (4 cr.)

Plus 4 credits of Cultural Elective:

• HIS/WMS 2231: Cultural Anthropology (4 cr.)

•   GCL 2050: Introduction to Mexico (4 cr.)

•    GCL/HUM 2101: Cross-Cultural Understanding (4 cr.)

•  GCL 2220: Dance, Gender and Culture (2 cr.)

•  GCL 3200: Popular Music and Political Movements (4 cr.)

•  GCL 3202: Culture through Film (2 cr.)

•  GCL 3250: Voices of the Earth (4 cr.)

•  GCL 3304/HIS 3301: Modern Russian History (4 cr.)

•   GCL/HSC 3401: Health Care across Cultures (4 cr.)

•   GCL 4411: Strangers in their Own Land (4 cr.)

Total Minimum Credits Required for GCL Major: 44

The Global, Cultural and Language Studies major is a Bachelor of Arts degree program.

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GCL Minor Requirements

Requirements for a minor in GCL include: GCL1101 Introduction to Global, Cultural and Language Studies plus 16 other credits in GCL. In addition students must complete 12 credits of language study beyond 1111 with a minimum GPA of 2.75.