GH- Global Humanities

GH 100IH Intro to World Cultures: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

Introduces students to a range of issues in the field of international studies through an interdisciplinary approach to world regions. Through lectures, discussion, and project-based learning, students gain knowledge of key cultural, historical, and economic concepts in an international context. Students develop an understanding of national, regional, and area studies models for learning about global issues.

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Students will be able to identify ethical, moral, and philosophical constructs associated with immigration, nation, and identity.
Students will be able to identify the origins of beliefs and values that define the cultural impacts of national, regional, and “global” issues.
Students will analyze the ethical, aesthetic, and historical dimensions of human cultural traditions.

GH 290R Undergraduate Research: 1-6 Credits (1-6 Other)

GH 291 Special Topics: 4 Credits (4 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by each offering department. Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

GH 327 Translating Global Cinema in the 21st Century: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: WRIT 101 and/or consent of instructor Translating Global Cinema is the study of aesthetics, techniques, contexts, perceptions and narratives that contribute to interpretations of the mythologies and realities that make up the stories we tell and how we tell them. More than a mere reflection of sociocultural, regional or national frameworks, global cinema offers a multiplicity of styles and stories that help us examine, interpret and evaluate perspectives from across the world

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Students will be able to define global cinema
Students will evaluate an interdisciplinary approach to understanding film and its role in society
Students will analyze the history of international cinema and be able to use that history to identify a context for other works they encounter
Students will create theoretical and disciplinary tools for the analysis and assessment of film and filmic images
Students will critique responses to cinematic work based upon aesthetic or cultural values ;

GH 353 The U.S.-Mexican Border: History, Politics and Culture: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: WRIT 101 or HSTR 130D or consent of instructor. (Sp) The primary aim of this course is to gain an understanding of the history, politics, and culture of the U.S.-Mexico Border as a contested space where transnational markets, state agencies, border patrol and immigration policy inform the experiences and opportunities of people who live in its midst

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Identify the key events, people, and movements that have led to the creation of the U.S. /Mexican border and how the nature of the border and the border region has changed over time.
Explain current borderlands theory as it relates to the region and to current events.
Analyze the border’s role in the construction of race, and in national discourses around citizenship and belonging, and how a variety of political and economic interests exert
Demonstrate the ability to read critically, to write clearly, thoughtfully engage in classroom discussion, and prepare and deliver effective oral presentations.

GH 395 Instructional Perspectives: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 323 or FRCH 324; GRMN 330 or GRMN 331; SPNS 323 or SPNS 324. Students learn how various pedagogical approaches are realized through class discussion, observation, and practice under the direction of the faculty mentor
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

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1. Understand language teaching and assessment methodologies

2. Apply language teaching and assessment methodologies.

3. Strengthen Intermediate and develop Advanced level proficiency in the language.

GH 490R Undergraduate Research: 1-6 Credits (1-6 Other)

Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course will address responsible conduct of research. May be repeated.
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

GH 491 Special Topics: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Lec)

PREREQUISITES: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering. Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

GH 492 Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of department head. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

GH 494 Seminar/Workshop: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Lec)

Directed seminar or workshops where students will experience learning from seminars, presentations or events from a variety of academic disciplines and societal contexts.
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

GH 588 Professional Development: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Lec)

PREREQUISITES: Graduate standing, teaching experience and/or current employment in a school organization, consent of instructor and Dean of Graduate Studies. Courses offered on a one-time basis to fulfill professional development needs of in service educators. A specific focus is given to each course which is appropriately subtitled
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

GH 591 Special Topics: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Upper division courses and others as determined for each offering. Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one- time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

GH 592 Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of department head and Dean of Graduate Studies. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.