Requirement Purpose
Global Perspectives courses engage students in an exploration of societies outside of the United States. While some courses may deal with a specific problem (e.g., global warming, genocide, human rights), others focus on larger trends over the course of time (e.g., art, religion, politics, history, economics, literature). By acquainting students with the diversity of thoughts, beliefs and values of a society (or societies) external to their own, these courses encourage a greater appreciation of and sensitivity to global diversity. Students will gain the knowledge and ability to operate within that diverse world in a manner that promotes engaged citizenship.
Required Course Characteristics
A course in this area will
| GP CC1. | investigate the origins and development of the culture and organization of the society |
| GP CC2. | challenge student views and perceptions about cultures and societies different from their own |
| GP CC3. | help students demonstrate sensitivity to cultural similarities and differences |
| GP CC4. | have students assess their roles in the interconnected global community |
Area of Engagement Learning Objectives
Through completion of a GP course, students should be able to
| GP SLO1. | analyze societal values through cultural practices, products and perspectives |
| GP SLO2. | identify the challenges and achievements of the culture(s) and society(ies) under study |
| GP SLO3. | analyze the values of the culture(s) as reflected in the decisions the society(ies) makes |