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Global Affairs
Global Affairs
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Web: www.gmu.edu/departments/provost/global.html
Phone: 703-993-8778
E-mail: jbockman@gmu.edu
Faculty
Professor: Bockman (director)
Course Work
The Global Affairs Program offers all course work designated GLOA in the "Course
Descriptions" chapter of this catalog.
Undergraduate Program
Global Affairs, BA
Global forces are changing our lives in dramatic ways. We are witnessing the
intensification of global interconnectedness, rapid capital and trade flows, large-scale
social movements, international military actions, and global media markets. The
Global Affairs major provides the tools to understand these global processes.
Global Affairs is an interdisciplinary major that introduces students to the
global processes affecting all societies. Drawing on the broad international expertise
of George Mason University faculty, the BA in Global Affairs incorporates courses
from across the university. Global Affairs majors examine transnational and international
processes in a wide range of areas: politics, economics, culture, peace and conflict,
the environment, and more. Majors also study specific regions and languages, and
investigate the ways particular parts of the world experience global processes.
Study abroad and internships are strongly encouraged, and the major advisor will
help students work these experiences and academic credits into the program of
study. Since the major includes many electives, students can also complement their
Global Affairs major with a second major or a minor. With a truly interdisciplinary
understanding of global trends, advanced foreign language skills, and possible
study abroad, Global Affairs majors will be strong candidates for international
careers and advanced graduate study.
Degree Requirements
In addition to satisfying the university general education requirements, students
majoring in Global Affairs must complete the following:
1. 18 credits in core requirements: GLOA 101, CONF 336, CULT 320, ECON 385,
EVPP 337, and GOVT 322 (fulfills university global understanding requirements).
GOVT 132 or 133 is a prerequisite for GOVT 322.
2. 12 credits in one of the following concentrations:
- Global Communications and Technology
- Global Diplomacy and Governance
- Global Economy and Management
- Global Inequalities and Responses
- The Environment
- World Arts
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- North America
- Middle East and North Africa
- Russia and Central Asia
- Individualized Study
(See the Global Affairs Program web site or major advisor for requirements
for each concentration. Courses must come from at least two different departments
or programs. If more than one concentration is chosen, each concentration must
have 12 unique credits.)
3. 6 credits of language courses beyond intermediate-level proficiency in one
foreign language. Intermediate-level proficiency is demonstrated by completion
of one foreign language course at the 202 level or by a satisfactory score on
an approved proficiency test. After obtaining intermediate-level proficiency in
a foreign language, Global Affairs majors must complete either a) two 300-level
courses conducted in that foreign language or b) any two courses conducted in
another foreign language, for a total of 6 credits.
A total of 120 credits are required for the BA, 45 of which must have been
at the 300- and 400-levels. Students who major in Global Affairs are not eligible
to earn the Global Systems minor.
Writing-Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated
as writing intensive in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring
in Global Affairs may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing GOVT
322.
Advising
The director of the Global Affairs Program is also the major advisor. Global
Affairs majors are urged to discuss their programs periodically with the major
advisor.
Global Affairs in a Double Major
Students interested in designing a double major are encouraged to discuss their
plans with the Global Affairs advisor.
Minor in Global Affairs
This interdisciplinary minor provides students with a global perspective that
can enhance many different majors. The minor is not available to students majoring
in Global Affairs. To receive a minor in Global Affairs, students must complete
15 credits of course work distributed as follows:
- GLOA 101 Introduction to Global Affairs
- CULT 320 Globalization and Culture
- ECON 385 International Economic Policy
- GOVT 322 International Relations Theory
One of the following:
- CONF 336 Globalization, Peace, and Conflict
- EVPP 337 Environmental Policy Making in Developing Countries
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