Global Interdisciplinary Studies
Degrees and Certificates
The Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies (GIS) provides students with a tripartite of skills, knowledge, and values that foster critical thinking, problem solving, and preparation for responsible global citizenship. Students gain an understanding of global studies, acquiring the know-how in global and digital literacy, cultural diversity and intercultural competences, interdisciplinary research, and a passion for social justice, nurtured in experiential learning.
All students must choose one specialization from the sections listed below.
The Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies also offers minors in the following programs: Arabic Language and Cultural Studies, Chinese Language and Cultural Studies, Japanese Language and Cultural Studies, Russian Language and Cultural Studies. Visit these individual pages to view requirements.
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AFR 5000 : Ind. Study Africana Studies
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Credits 3ARB 1111 : Basic Arabic I
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Credits 6ARB 1112 : Basic Arabic II
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Credits 6ARB 1121 : Intermediate Arabic I
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Credits 5ARB 1122 : Intermediate Arabic II
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Credits 5ARB 1131 : Intensive Adv Arabic I
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Credits 3ARB 1132 : Intensive Adv Arabic II
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Credits 3ARB 1141 : Intro to Colloquial Arabic
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Credits 3ARB 2142 : Arab Culture Thru Film & Text
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Credits 3ARB 2143 : Arab Culinary Culture
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Credits 3ARB 3412 : Special Topics
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Credits 3ARB 5900 : ARB:Independent Study
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Credits 3CHI 1111 : Basic Chinese I
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Credits 6CHI 1112 : Basic Chinese II
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CHI 1121 : Intermediate Chinese I
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Credits 5CHI 1122 : Intermediate Chinese II
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Credits 5CHI 1131 : Advanced Chinese I
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Credits 3CHI 1132 : Advanced Chinese II
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Credits 3CHI 1133 : Advanced Chinese III
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CHI 1134 : Advanced Chinese IV
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CHI 1137 : Advanced Chinese V
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CHI 1134
CHI 1138 : Advanced Chinese VI
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CHI 1137
CHI 1151 : Spec. Top. in Chinese Language
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CHI 1122
CHI 2143 : Chinese Culture
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Credits 3CHI 3412 : Chinese Special Topics
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Credits 3CHI 3413 : Chinese Calligraphy
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Credits 3CHI 5900 : CHI:Independent Study
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Credits 3GIS 1100 : Special Studies
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Credits 3GIS 2000 : Intro to Global Interd Studies
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Credits 3GIS 3000 : Special Topics Study Abroad
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Credits 3GIS 3992 : Global Topics Abroad
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GIS 5011
GIS 4100 : Topics in GIS
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Credits 3GIS 4281 : The Tale of Shanghai and Tokyo
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Credits 3GIS 4282 : Race & Social Structure:Brazil
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Credits 3GIS 4283 : Global Tea Culture
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Credits 3GIS 4284 : Glob. Racial Images Film & Lit
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Credits 3GIS 4285 : GIS Special Topics
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Credits 3GIS 4286 : Bridging Global Cult Conflict
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Credits 3GIS 4290 : African & Caribbean Pol & Lit
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Credits 3GIS 4675 : East Asian Comparative Lit
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Credits 3GIS 5000 : Special Topics
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GIS 5011 : GIS Select
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Credits 3GIS 5012 : GIS Select
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Credits 3GIS 5021 : GIS Select
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Credits 3GIS 5022 : GIS Select
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Credits 3GIS 5031 : GIS Select
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Credits 3GIS 5032 : GIS Select
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Credits 3GIS 6000 : Independent Study
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Credits 3GIS 6500 : Capstone I: Research
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GIS 2000
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GIS 6600 : Capstone 2:Thesis
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IS 1111 : Introductory Irish Language I
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Credits 4IS 1112 : Introductory Irish Language II
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Credits 4IS 1121 : Intermediate Irish Language I
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IS 1112
IS 2222 : Topics: Irish Language
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Credits 3IS 3100 : Topics: Irish Studies
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Credits 3IS 4000 : Intro Irish Studies Abroad
On the culture, history, politics of Ireland. Presentations by the Academic Program Coordinator, readings on Irish culture and society, and field trips. Required of all students participating in the summer abroad program at NUI Galway, Ireland.
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VAB 1000
IS 4101 : Studying in Ireland
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Credits 1JPN 1111 : Introductory Japanese I
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Credits 6JPN 1112 : Introductory Japanese II
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Credits 6JPN 1121 : Intermediate Japanese I
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Credits 5JPN 1122 : Intermediate Japanese II
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Credits 5JPN 1131 : Advanced Japanese I
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Credits 3JPN 1132 : Advanced Japanese II
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Credits 3JPN 1133 : Advanced Japanese III
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JPN 1134 : Advanced Japanese IV
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JPN 1133
JPN 2100 : Japanese Lit Eng Trans
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Credits 3JPN 2102 : Japanese Film
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Credits 3JPN 2143 : Japanese Animation
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Credits 3JPN 2144 : Japanese Culinary Culture
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Credits 3JPN 3412 : Special Topics
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Credits 3JPN 5900 : JPN:Independent Study
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Credits 3RUS 1111 : Introductory Russian I
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Credits 6RUS 1112 : Introductory Russian II
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Credits 6RUS 1123 : Intermediate Russian I
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RUS 1124 : Intermediate Russian II
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RUS 1131 : Conversation Composition
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Credits 3RUS 3412 : Russian Culture in Context
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Credits 3RUS 4110 : Russian Film
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Credits 3RUS 4120 : The Russian Short Story
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Credits 3RUS 5900 : Russian:Independent Study
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Credits 3SWA 1111 : Intro Swahili Language l
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Credits 4SWA 1112 : Intro Swahili Language ll
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SWA 1111