The region is a fundamental concept for understanding ideas and issues at a variety of scales from neighborhoods to counties to intergovernmental organizations and the global community. Criteria for defining a region can include physical or environmental conditions, cultural characteristics, political boundaries or connections between particular places. The Regions in a Global Context theme examines the interconnections between communities both near and far. Courses under this theme contribute to the global awareness of students and enable them to more fully participate in democratic institutions as informed and globally aware citizens.

Themes in General Education are Designed to: assist students in making systematic and deliberate connections between the ways various disciplinary perspectives address the same topic. provide a framework for faculty in different departments to collaborate on research projects and share innovative teaching strategies. encourage students to explore areas of specific interest at a deeper level.

ENG 2040 – World Literature 3 hours Literary Studies Designation World literature from the seventeenth century to the present, read in English.

FL hours Choose from CHN, FRE, GER, JPN, RSN, or SNH 1050-second semester of intermediate language study. You must place into 1050 or have taken the necessary prerequisites.

GHY 1020 – World Regional Geography 3 hours The study of our contemporary world divided into the regions of North America, Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Russian Realm, and South, East and Southeast Asia. Examination of global issues including population problems, technology and culture change, rural versus urban development, resource exportation and international trade, political identity and international conflict.

HIS 1130 – Themes in Global History 3 hours Historical Studies Designation An examination of selected themes in global history with an emphasis on the historical context of global issues, processes, trends, and systems as they have affected local regions. NOTE: HIS 1130 DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A HISTORY MAJOR OR MINOR