CIRCLE THE WORLD, THE GLOBE STUDY OTHER LANDS, CULTURES, AND STATES ORBIS CIRCLE THE WORLD, THE GLOBE STUDY OTHER LANDS, CULTURES, AND STATES

Article 1 of the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights THEMES HUMAN RIGHTS “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” Article 1 of the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING As reasoning citizens of the world, we should strive for a deeper knowledge of the issues, processes, and structures that affect all humans.

goals and objectives Integrate learning across the disciplines of sociology, history, literature, and composition Gain an understanding of our place within the global community and our relationship to that community Learn to understand that different disciplines provide different perspectives on cultural issues Connect the classroom with the global community through service Appreciate the importance of Human Rights in the global community

COURSES Global Sociology Shaping of the Modern World Instructor: Dr. Doug Harper Themes: This course introduces students to the study of sociological processes and products. Specifically, students will study both non-US cultures - in nations such as Egypt, Mexico, Japan, Germany, and Africa - and large-scale social processes - such as globalization, which will be given special emphasis. Shaping of the Modern World Instructor: Dr. Matthew Hylan Themes: This course surveys world history since 1900, examines major historical events around the globe, and explores general themes such as tradition and modernity, war and peace, political revolutions and socio-economic change, the role of values and culture in historical development, and the complex relationship between the individual and society. Specifically, students will consider the global impact of the Industrial Revolution, WWI, Fascism, Communism and Imperialism Thinking and Writing Across the Curriculum Instructor: Dr. Jessica McCort Themes: This course introduces students to the rhetorical concepts that are fundamental to critical thinking and writing. Specifically, students will use the Rhetorical Triangle to consider the influences of structure, audience, and authorship on historical and international texts and to shape their own writing. UCOR 030 Research and Information Skills Instructor: Professor William Klewien The goal of this course is to provide students with the basic skills required to perform academic research.  The course provides a foundation of information literacy skills, including defining your information needs, conducting research effectively, and evaluating your research results.  Students will also learn about ethical issues relevant to using sources in projects and papers, including academic integrity, copyright, and citation.  World Literature 103 New Voices, Questions, Realities Spring 2015 Instructor: Dr. Mark Frisch Themes: This course surveys Western literature of the late 19th and 20th Century. It draws on fictional, dramatic, and poetic works, as well as film, of authors from various countries in Europe and in North and South America, and highlights the issues of Human Rights, pluralism, and diversity, and the cultural shift from high modernism to the postmodern.

SERVICE LEARNING In the Fall of 2014 and Spring of 2015, Orbis service learning will assist English as a Second Languages Students Service-learning connected with Thinking and Writing Across the Curriculum Help ESL Students Learn English Learn from ESL students about their cultures Participate in intercultural programs Trips to various intercultural sites around the city of Pittsburgh