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Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program of study that provides a strong foundation in the analysis of contemporary global issues through coursework, research and experiences in the field.


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Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program of study that provides a strong foundation in the analysis of contemporary global issues. The requirements of the major enrich, complement, and coordinate departmental offerings with the goals of:

  • providing knowledge of diverse cultures: their social, economic and political interactions and impacts on the world;
  • developing skills for successfully negotiating realities of contemporary societies;
  • fostering values that respect diverse ways of living and deepen commitment to sustainability.

News and Events

News

Interested in a Global Studies Major or Minor?
Attend an info session this spring! Click here for dates and times!
Posted Wed, 16 Jan 2013
Bastian Scholars named for Spring 2013
The Global Studies program is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring 2013 Bastian Scholarship.
Posted Mon, 14 Jan 2013
Insights in the Arctic
A pilot course signals a bright future for U of I above the Arctic Circle.
Posted Mon, 14 Jan 2013
Thulin Scholars named for Spring 2013
The Global Studies program is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring 2013 Thulin Scholarship.
Posted Mon, 14 Jan 2013