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GLBLST-MIN - Global Studies (Minor)

Overview

Program Overview

The minor in Global Studies is designed to give students an in-depth interdisciplinary study in one of six specializations within a larger global perspective.

Global Studies is centered on the interdisciplinary study of regions and their intersecting cultures, languages, history, politics, and societies. Historically, Global (or Area) Studies have sought ways to understand the distinctiveness of cultures and nations by applying the combined knowledge from the social sciences and humanities to their study. This approach was further developed during World War II and the Cold War to be able to understand both American allies and enemies.

Today, Global Studies examine regions and cultures within the larger context of globalization. It applies more branches of knowledge, from human biology and earth sciences to music and management engineering, to better understand the character of regions, their respective developmental trajectories, and the way those trajectories fit into a larger global context.

All students are required to complete 28 units, including a 3 unit gateway course course Critical Issues in Global Affairs. The remaining 25 units are unique to each specialization. Students participating in the Bing Overseas Studies Program are especially encouraged to enroll.

Each student chooses one of the six specializations. The specialization appears on the transcript but it does not appear on the diploma.

Admission

Students from any major interested in applying for admission to the Global Studies minor program should consult the relevant center adviser, or Executive Director of Stanford Global Studies, Kate Kuhns. To declare the Global Studies minor with one of six specializations, students must:

Set up an appointment with the appropriate specialization adviser (see appropriate specialization page for contact information).
Declare the Global Studies minor and subplan in Axess.

Free Form Requisites

The Stanford Global Studies Division (SGS) is a hub for internationally focused research and teaching on campus. SGS prepares Stanford students for the world through an interdisciplinary education that cultivates knowledge of different cultures, and deepens our understanding of the global affairs through innovative research. Stanford Global Studies is comprised of 14 centers and programs, which are described below.

Global Studies Minor

The Global Studies minor is available to Stanford undergraduates from any major, and is designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary study in one of six specializations, including in-depth language study, while integrating this knowledge into a larger vision of global affairs:

Learning Outcomes
The overarching learning outcomes across subplans are:

To develop critical knowledge of their chosen region of study;
To acquire a nuanced and sophisticated understanding of the texts and contexts of their region of study;
To prepare for research, study, or service in their region of interest;
To organize student interest into a coherent course of study through directed mentorship and participation in an intellectual community;
To prepare for or follow up on involvement in a Bing Overseas Studies Program

Declaring the Minor
Students who have participated or plan to participate in the Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) are especially encouraged to enroll as most units earned through the BOSP program satisfy the Global Studies minor.

All students are required to complete 28 units, including a 3 unit gateway course GLOBAL 101 Critical Issues in Global Affairs. The remaining 25 units are unique to each specialization. For questions, contact Dr. Katherine Kuhns at kkuhns@stanford.edu.

To declare the Global Studies minor, students must:

Set up an appointment with the appropriate specialization adviser (see appropriate specialization page for contact information).
Declare the Global Studies minor and subplan in Axess.