GLS 4990 - Seminar in Global Studies

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Utah Tech University

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Description:

A multi-disciplinary course that deepen students' understanding of the linkages between students' own lives with that of the people whose country is the focus of the course. Depending on credit hours attempted, the course will meet once a week, or more, during the semester; then participants will travel to a selected country for a full immersion experience. Students may engage in field observations, research, visits to culturally relevant sites, home stays, or service and service learning activities. Pre-trip activities will include literary and academic readings in preparation for the field portion. Readings and lectures will aim to integrate on-site workshops, service, and cultural visits into a cohesive whole through active learning pedagogies. First, the Course must be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least fifteen contact hours of lab, research, full immersion activities, or lecture per credit-hour offered; and third, it must include an academic final project as credit is not given for attendance alone. This course may include standard lectures, international travel, service and service-learning projects, domestic field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, simulations, observations, or other non-traditional instruction methods. For domestic travel, see instructor for additional travel costs that may apply. For international travel, see studyabroad.utahtech.edu for additional travel costs that may apply. Repeatable up to 9 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Offered upon sufficient student enrollment. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Design solutions for problems found in students' society of origin and/or host country following the Problem-Solving Analysis Protocol. 2. Analyze information collected via observation, literature review, or direct experience into a cohesive explanation of the current state of affairs of a particular issue observed while traveling abroad. 3. Present conclusions of the analysis acquired during the field portion.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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