The minor in Global Studies is intended to prepare students for careers that engage the global community either at home or abroad. Students who complete the minor demonstrate their experience and ability to live and work in international environments and to communicate effectively across global cultures. Completion of this minor will fulfill the world language and intercultural competence requirements of USC Upstate's Peace Corps Prep Program.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses 1,2
ANTH U102	Understanding Other Cultures	3
GLST U301	Global Cultures and Identities	3
World Language Requirement
Select two courses (U201 or U202) of either Chinese, French, German or Spanish 3		6
Experience Abroad
Study abroad coursework, internship, service learning, or independent study, such as:		3
FREN U350	Selected French Study Abroad
GERM U350	Selected German Studies Abroad
SPAN U350	Selected Spanish Studies Abroad
ENGL U350	Advanced Selected English Studies Abroad
POLI U355	Culture and Politics Abroad
or similar course in another field
Additional Courses
Select one of the following:		3
Any 300- or 400-level world language, literature, or culture course in FREN, GERM, or SPAN
ENGL U275	Masterpieces of World Literature
ENGL U387	Topics in Literature, Culture and Difference 4
ENGL U398	Be the Change: Reading, Writing, and Doing Social Action 4
FILM U475	International Film
POLI U310	International Politics
POLI U320	Comparative Politics
POLI U330	International Organizations
SPCH U380	Intercultural Communication
Any 300- or 400-level course examining an international topic or country other than the United States
Total Hours		18

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Up to 6 hours of General Education (<300 level) may be used to satisfy requirements of the minor.

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Minimum grade of C is required for all coursework.

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Courses may be exempted by placement test or advanced standing by successfully completing a world language course for which U202 is a prerequisite.

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Focused on international topic.