Global Affairs (B.A.)
Faculty
Dr. Allen Pietrobon, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs (program chair)
Dr. Mercedez Callenes, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. Erin Carriere-Kretschmer, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science
Dr. Kimberly Monroe, Assistant Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. James Stocker, Associate Professor of Global Affairs
Dr. Joshua Wright, Associate Professor of Global Affair
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences collaborate with and contribute to the Global Affairs Program.
Description
Trinity’s Global Affairs major equips students with the skill set to navigate, serve, and lead on a global scale. The Global Affairs major integrates and builds on Trinity’s outstanding programs in history, political science and international affairs, while also including courses from sociology, languages, business, economics and other programs to teach students how to interpret and understand the world through an interdisciplinary lens.
The Trinity Global Affairs program is distinguished by four areas of concentration that focus on several of the most career-relevant fields in today’s global society. Students select one of these concentrations:
- Africana Studies
- Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Security
- Global Economics and Business
- Latin American Studies
Global Affairs majors take foundational and methodology courses, language and cultural studies classes and a senior seminar. The foundational courses lay the groundwork essential to understanding the contemporary world and students are introduced to a wide range of topics including economics and trade, political organizations, and social justice issues.
Two career-focused mentorship courses provide Global Affairs majors engaging opportunities to explore career paths, connect with mentors and develop professional skills for successful careers both in the U.S. and internationally.
Trinity’s Global Affairs major prepares graduates for a variety of careers including journalists, policy analysts, legislative assistants, diplomats and researchers. This major also provides an excellent foundation for law school or graduate school in international affairs, political science, history, and public policy.
The major in Global Affairs is offered to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Global Affairs program also offers a major in History and minors in Global Affairs, Africana Studies and Environmental Justice. The three minors are available to students in all major program of study in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Major Requirements
Foundational Courses (15 credits)
GLBL 201 Intro to Global AffairsIntroduces students to the interdisciplinary field of global affairs through a format that both imparts knowledge on compelling contemporary issues, and assists students to acquire and improve research, writing, and presentation skills that contribute to successful, upper-level coursework. Formerly INS 201 Introduction to International Affairs, INAF 201 Intro to International Affairs.
General Education Curriculum: Civic Knowledge
GLBL 250 Human Geography SeminarIntroduces world human geography with a partial emphasis on a particular region, such as Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America. Includes such concepts as the relationship between humans and the environment; gender; population; urbanization; globalization; and development.
3 credits
ECON 102 Macroeconomics IPresents key variables that summarize an economy. Uses economic analysis to explain why economies grow over time but also exhibit repeated cycles of boom and bust. Explores government-level policies that affect an economy as a whole, and models for analyzing their effects. Fulfills the Civic Knowledge General Education requirement and is required for upper level economics courses.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 is preferred, but students may take ECON 102 first.
POLS 231 Introduction to Comparative PoliticsOffers an introduction to the major concepts and analytical frameworks of the sub-field. While it is designed as the appropriate first course in comparative politics, its theoretical focus makes it appropriate for more advanced students as well. Formerly PSC 200 Introduction to Comparative Politics.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
HIS XXX – *Any 200-Level or above, non-U.S. focused history class not being used to fulfill a concentration elective
Methodology Course (3 credits)
SSC 350 Interdisciplinary Research MethodsThis course introduces students to research methods used in a variety of social science and interdisciplinary studies. It is designed for undergraduate students in sociology, political science, international affairs, and other disciplines. Topics of emphasis include crafting research questions, hypothesis formation, quantitative and qualitative research techniques, data collection, and initial/basic data analysis. As part of the course, students will complete a number of mini-projects to practice these skills. (Formerly SSC 250)
Language and Culture Studies Courses (6 credits beyond the General Education Curriculum)
Trinity’s Global Affairs major recognizes the importance of the ability to communicate effectively in more than one language and across cultural divides. Students will take courses that demonstrate their ability to do so, selecting from the following three options:
Option 1: The completion of two semesters of language instruction beyond the Gen Ed (e.g., SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish for CommunicationDevelops and builds increasing confidence and competency in using Spanish. Special materials will be used to develop speaking and listening comprehension abilities without neglecting the writing and reading skills necessary to achieve higher levels of proficiency. Formerly SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I. and SPAN 202 Spanish for Professional CommunicationDevelops basic effective communication with Spanish-speaking co-workers, clients, students, their parents and others who don't master the English language. Specific professional focuses of the course will vary according to students' needs. Class materials centers on simulated communication situations to build listening and oral comprehension through simple and clear linguistic structures. Generates a useful communication style generated from cross cultural understanding to be acquired from readings and class discussions. Formerly SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II.), or their equivalent through language placement testing or an alternate demonstration of language competency
Option 2: The completion of one semester of language instruction beyond the Gen Ed at the 200-level, followed by another course that deepens knowledge of the importance of language and culture. For example, after completing the 201-level course in a second language, students then could take a course such as COM 225 Intercultural CommunicationApplies basic principles of intercultural communication to the analysis of specific situations involving cultural differences. Emphasis is on the influence of culture on the communication process, including differences in values, assumptions, and communication. Models of intercultural communication analysis are developed and applied to issues dealing with relations between a dominant society and subcultures, social change, and international relations.
3 credits
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life Intercultural Communication, or another literature, cultural studies, or history course dealing with region(s) in which this language is prominent.
Option 3: The completion of two courses that deepen their knowledge of culture, as well as the Gen Ed requirement for language.
Mentorship Courses (2 credits)
GLBL 221 Global Affairs Mentorship IExplores career paths, experiential learning, and professional skills necessary for success in the field of global affairs. Should be taken in the second semester of sophomore year or first semester of junior year.
1 Credit
Prerequisites: None should ideally be taken in the second semester of sophomore year or first semester of junior year; GLBL 222 Global Affairs Mentorship IIEngages students in guided preparation for professional and career opportunities outside of the classroom. Taken in second semester of junior year or first semester of senior year.
1 Credit
Prerequisites: None should ideally be taken in the second semester of junior year or first semester of senior year.
GLBL 221 Global Affairs Mentorship IExplores career paths, experiential learning, and professional skills necessary for success in the field of global affairs. Should be taken in the second semester of sophomore year or first semester of junior year.
1 Credit
Prerequisites: None
GLBL 222 Global Affairs Mentorship IIEngages students in guided preparation for professional and career opportunities outside of the classroom. Taken in second semester of junior year or first semester of senior year.
1 Credit
Prerequisites: None
Senior Seminar (3 credits)/ Capstone Project (no credit):
The capstone project must be substantially completed during Senior Seminar; however, students will then present a revised version of their project to fulfill the presentation requirement (this is normally done the semester after Senior Seminar – if a student take senior seminar in their final semester before graduation, they must present it before the end of the semester.)
GLBL 499 Senior Seminar: Global AffairsProvides an opportunity for seniors in global affairs, history and political science compose their senior theses. Explores contemporary global issues through a wide range of sources and disciplinary perspectives. Formerly INS 481 Senior Seminar: International Studies, POLS 499: Senior Seminar; HIS 466: Senior Seminar.
3 credits
Pre-requisite: GLBL 201
Capstone Project
Areas of Concentration (15 credits)
Global Affairs majors must select five courses in one of four areas of concentration, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Security, Global Economics and Business, Africana Studies, and Latin American Studies. Courses counted toward an area of concentration must be in addition to foundational courses (i.e., the same course may not fulfill multiple areas of the major).
Three credits must be fulfilled through experiential learning, either in the form of an internship or study abroad.
Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Security (FPDS) Concentration
Required Course (3 credits)
POLS 343 United States Foreign Policy IExamines the processes and content of US foreign policy. Topics include roles of the three branches of government in US foreign policy; the historical background of US foreign policy; major events in US foreign policy; and contemporary US foreign policy towards major regions and global issues.
*3 credits
Electives (9 credits)
HIS 314 Modern Latin AmericaThis course traces the modern history of Latin America, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries. Issues to be considered include Latin America in the global economy, relations between Latin America and the U.S., dictatorships and democracies in the twentieth century, Indigenous cultures, national revolutions in Mexico, Cuba, and Central America, and Latin American identity. Cross-listed with INAF 314.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
HIS 317 The Cold War and Its LegaciesExamines the Cold War, the world order that it created, and its enduring effects on contemporary international issues, with particular emphases on its social, political, and economic contexts. Among questions to be addressed are: What events and ideas provoked the Cold War? How did the Cold War shape international political and economic institutions? How did advances in science and technology helpfuel a global arms race? How did the Cold War condition society and culture? What traces of the Cold War continue to influence world politics in the early 21st century? Formerly SCC 317 - The Cold War and Its Legacies.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
HIS 358 The Modern Middle EastSurveys the Middle Eastern world from the 18th to the 21st century. Topics include the Islamic heritage, imperialism and the growth of nationalism, the struggle for independence, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the tension between tradition and modernity.
3 credits
HIS 371 Modern AfricaTraces the modern history of Africa from the eve of colonial rule to the early post independence period. Central themes the course considers include: the role of gender in the experiences of ordinary men and women; the European scramble for Africa and African responses; colonial rule; African independence movements; the development of African nationalism; and post-colonial challenges.
3 credits
POLS 244 Law, Justice and Human RightsInvestigates notions of law and justice through the evolution of human rights and the extent to which legal systems embrace and promote such rights. Utilizes case studies to examine theory and practice of human rights and associated legal structures, including major intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, and international and national legal frameworks.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
POLS 303 The U.S. Presidency and National SecurityThis course will examine the U.S. Presidency with respect to the President's role in policy-making and decison-making related to
the National Security interests of the United States. Case studies and
current challenges in the the national security arena will be utilized in the course. The roles of national security agencies will also be examined.
3 credits
GLBL 331 International DiplomacyExamines the theory, practice, and history of international diplomacy to elucidate key elements and challenges of diplomatic relations. Explores lessons of past diplomatic successes and failures and considers the role of diplomats globally as well as the impact of NGOs, peacekeeping missions, and international institutions. Outcomes include learning techniques to analyze complex policy documents and writing concise policy papers.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
GLBL 322 Nuclear Weapons & Arms ControlExamines development of nuclear weapons, atomic bombings of Japan, and global challenges the threat of nuclear war has created since 1945. Studies history and politics of the nuclear arms race, including its effect on international relations and on American thought and behavior to this day. Highlights anti-nuclear protest movements and efforts to control and eradicate nuclear weapons, with specific attention paid to Black activists who fought for nuclear disarmament by connecting it with the fight for racial equality. Addresses the related fields of nuclear energy and the use of nuclear technologies in radiological medicine. *3 credits
GLBL 331 International DiplomacyExamines the theory, practice, and history of international diplomacy to elucidate key elements and challenges of diplomatic relations. Explores lessons of past diplomatic successes and failures and considers the role of diplomats globally as well as the impact of NGOs, peacekeeping missions, and international institutions. Outcomes include learning techniques to analyze complex policy documents and writing concise policy papers.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
GLBL 382 Energy and Global AffairsExamines diverse issues related to energy and global affairs, including historical, geographical, and geopolitical trends. Topics include evolving US demand/supply issues, the influence of energy on US foreign policy, the impact of energy resources on development, debates over resource conflicts, alternatives to fossil fuels, and the energy/climate policy nexus. Formerly INAF 382 - Oil and International Affairs and INAF 382- Energy and International Affairs
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
GLBL 411 Model Assembly Org Amer StatesPrepares students for participation in the World Model Organization of American States, a simulation of the proceedings and deliberations of the actual OAS General Assembly. Students learn about the structure and function of the OAS and about diplomatic rules of procedure, while also practicing research, writing and debating skills required for participation in the model assembly. Formerly INAF 411
*3 credits
*Prerequisites: None
CJUS 388 International and Domestic TerrorismThis course examines aspects of extremism and terrorism in a historical, cultural and tactical context and relates the use of terrorism to contemporary issues of international domestic terrorism facing the United States today. Paramilitarism, white supremacy groups, hate groups, religious fundamentalism, and foreign terrorist groups throughout the world and through history will be investigated and studied with sophisticated theories of analysts.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Experiential Learning Requirement (3 credits)
Choose from one of the following:
GLBL 491 InternshipProvides students in global affairs disciplines (including history and political science) with the opportunity to pursue an internship in the field of international affairs under the direction of a faculty member. Formerly INS 384 Internship in International Studies, INAF 491 Internship, POLS 491 Internship, HIS 491 Internship.
3 credits: Internship
Trinity partnership experience
Study Abroad
Global Business and Economics Concentration
Economics Courses (6 credits)
Choose two of the following:
ECON 253 Economic DevelopmentExplores why some countries are rich and others are poor, and how countries make the transition from less developed to developed. Goes beyond standard theories of GDP and income growth to consider other dimensions of economic development, such as population growth, health, education, poverty, and internal migration. Examines how governments can choose a development strategy and conduct development-friendly macro policies.
3 credits.
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102, or permission of instructor
ECON 241 Money and BankingReveals how the world of finance relates to the real economy of goods and services. Investigates how the financial system channels funds from savers to borrower, and explores a wide variety of financial assets, their place in the financial system, and how financial markets price these assets. Examines the role of the central bank as regulator of the financial system and as conductor of monetary policy.
3 credits.
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102, or permission of instructor
ECON 252 Comparative Capitalist SystemsTraces the development of capitalism - which dominates the global economic landscape, for good or ill - from past economic systems. Examines alternatives to capitalism that have been tried, and discusses why they failed. Explores how history and culture have shaped societies? attempts to solve some of capitalism's problems, and continue to shape citizen preferences for government involvement in the economy.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102, or permission of instructor
ECON 351 International TradeExamines the economic theory of trade between nations. Observes that since World War II, there has been a trend toward increasing economic integration through trade; asks whether that trend will continue, and if it should continue. Investigates why countries engage in trade, what tools they use to conduct trade policy, and why they sometimes impose trade restrictions. Traces the development of multilateral efforts to lower trade barriers and the recent rise of regional trading blocs.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102, or permission of instructor
ECON 353 International FinanceInvestigates the current international financial architecture, necessary for a world in which countries trade using money (rather than barter), and explains how it determines exchange rates and influences trade balances and capital flows. Assesses now macro policies that affect output levels, price levels, and interest rates influence international financial flows. Compares current international monetary arrangements with those of the past.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102, or permission of instructor
Business Courses (6 credits)
Choose two of the following:
BADM 210 Is Globalization Good?This course takes a systems approach to understanding and analyzing the complex forces that result in globalization. Students will explore competing definitions/concepts that are used to support as well as critique the consequences of increased global forces in economic, cultural and social terms. The material for this course will be drawn from current topical readings as well as analytic journals. (Note: Although the implications for global business will be discussed, this is not the primary focus of the course discussion. This course will be open to all students who have completed degree hours for sophomore status.)
3 credits
Prerequisite: ECON 100
BADM 221 Financial AccountingIntroduces the concepts and techniques of financial accounting as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASBE). Students study and understand balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and journals and ledgers, and how to prepare them. Accounting concepts such as revenue recognition, asset measurement, alternative inventory valuation methods, intangible assets, present value, stockholders equity, and liabilities and interest are also studied. Students come away from the course with an understanding of the importance of accounting in business decision-making. Formerly ACC 235.
3 credits
Prerequisites: MATH 110
BADM 223 Managerial AccountingProvides a comprehensive introduction to managerial accounting for business managers, focusing on the principles and practice utilizing realistic business cases. Course emphasizes not the preparer's mode but rather the managerial interpretation and implementation of the work of professional accountants in order to facilitate wise and logical business decision-making. Course stresses basic concepts and the intuitive organizing principles evident in the three primary business management activities: financing, investing, and operating. Topics include process costing, manufacturing costs, cost terms (fixed v. variable, direct v. indirect, and product v. period costs), cost-volume-profit analysis, capital budgeting, and standard costs and variance analysis. Formerly ACC 236 Managerial Accounting and ACC 246 Principles of Accounting II.
Prerequisite BADM 221 Financial Accounting
3 credits
BADM 307 International BusinessThis course examines the interdependence of the economic, political, environmental, social, and cultural issues facing multinational organizations. Students gain an understanding of international trade, cross-cultural management issues, strategic planning, international marketing, and financial markets. Trade blocs such as NAFTA and the European Union are examined to assess their impact on U.S. organizations and the economy. Formerly BUA 337 International Business Management.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or BADM 236; ECON 102 recommended
BADM 320 International Management Global LeadershipThis course provides a foundation to understand and analyze the central management issues of 21st century global business organizations. These include social responsibility, ethical dilemmas, multiculturalism in the workplace as well as strategic positioning.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or BADM 236; ECON 102 recommended
BADM 330 Sustainability, Innovation & EntrepreneurshipThis course will address the concepts and skill associated with the emerging concern of managing sustainable ("green") businesses. Topics addressed include, the use of innovation to promote sustainability, entrepreneurial business models for sustainability, and overviews of the various areas in which business can be sustainable (products, energy, health, etc). This course is intended to encourage creative thinking. Students will be actively engaged in interactive problem solving, simulation, group work and individual assessments.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL 253, BADM 210 or ECON 102; or Permission of Instructor
BADM 350 Understanding Global InstitutionsThe purpose of this course is to provide a foundation to both understand and analyze the key global institutional structures that shape our daily behavior(s). To do this, we will "unpack" ideas such as markets/ consumption/ organizational behavior as well system, structure and recent thinking about sustainability. Our discussions will be multi-disciplinary, drawing on economics, sociology, political science and organizational science. We will move from the events of everyday living to the "big picture" thinking of global institutions.
3 credits
One additional course (3 credits) , either from the two previous lists or from the following:
ITEC 100 Introduction to Data AnalyticsCovers basics of how data are used to reduce uncertainty in decision-making. Introduces a set of widely used data mining tools, techniques, and applications using R software. Presents a variety of case studies and practical examples to demonstrate use of these tools.
3 credits
Pre: MATH 110
BADM 352 Managing a Diverse WorkforceThis course explores the increasing diversity in today's workforce. Today's workplaces require a multi-cultural climate in which all members of an organization are supported, valued, and allowed to actualize their potential. Topics include the benefits of diversity across race, gender, and age; the behaviors that block organizational and individual effectiveness in a diverse workplace; and effects of diversity on managers. This course utilizes case studies, readings and activities to help students learn effective problem solving strategies.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 226 or BADM 236
BADM 325 Business Financial ManagementIntroduces the theory and practice of business financial management. Discusses the techniques of financial management such as discounted cash flow, financial statement analysis, cost of capital, capital budgeting and leverage. Capital market theory and functions of capital markets are also examined. Formerly BUA 324 Business Financial Management.
3 credits
Prerequisite: BADM 223; MATH 210 recommended
BADM 423 International AccountingCovers the similarities and differences in accounting standards around the world to aid in the interpretation and understanding of financial statements. Topics include harmonizing accounting systems, accounting for foreign subsidiaries, financial risk management, and a review of European, Asian, and Latin American accounting systems with a view to the implications of different methods of reporting for multinational enterprises.
Prerequisites: BADM 223 and BADM 325 recommended
ECON 321 Microeconomics II: Managerial EconomicsPresents and develops theories of consumer and industry behavior from the perspective of management. Analyzes economic environments in which firms make decisions and factors that impact decision-making about profits and operations. Studies advanced pricing techniques that firms can use to optimize in various market structures.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102; or Permission of Instructor
ECON 322 Macroeconomics IIExplores the current macroeconomic paradigm in detail and assesses its strengths and weaknesses. Uses macro theory to evaluate public policies and their likely effects. Focuses on the important distinction between the long run and the short run in macroeconomics, as well as major macroeconomic questions that remain controversial and essentially unresolved.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102, or permission of instructor
GLBL 382 Energy and Global AffairsExamines diverse issues related to energy and global affairs, including historical, geographical, and geopolitical trends. Topics include evolving US demand/supply issues, the influence of energy on US foreign policy, the impact of energy resources on development, debates over resource conflicts, alternatives to fossil fuels, and the energy/climate policy nexus. Formerly INAF 382 - Oil and International Affairs and INAF 382- Energy and International Affairs
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
PHIL 353 Business Ethics: Corporate Social ResponsibilityThis course explores the ethical dimensions of corporate social responsibility within the framework of capitalism as a global system for the production and distribution of goods. The course critically evaluates the legitimacy of CSR, as well as its relationship to standard business practice, through the critical examination and discussion of the ideas of leading thinkers in the field. The course also carefully considers the desirability of CSR from the vantage points of the eudaimonian, deontological, and utilitarian ethical systems. The course also investigates the on-going discussion about both the meaning and future prospects of CSR within the world of business.
3 Credits
SOCY 321 Inequality and SocietyExamines classical and contemporary theories of social stratification. Are we all created equal? Can we become equal? Particular emphasis is on the American class structure, its impact on social institutions, and the importance of gender and race as factors contributing to inequality in society. Formerly SOC 378 Inequality and Society.
3 credits
Prerequisites: SOCY 100
SOCY 333 Women and the Developing WorldExamines insights that the feminist perspective brings to the issues of development, challenging the assumption that "integrating women into development" will solve problems caused by plans and policies that neglect women. This course is meant to be a guide to recent thinking and literature about women and development, and to the feminist critique of these. The course focuses on multinationals, rural development, and food production, including appropriate technology and income generation, health, migration, education, and communication. Formerly SOC 310 Women and Third World Development.
3 credits
Prerequisite: SOCY 100.
Experiential Learning Requirement (3 credits)
Choose from one of the following:
GLBL 491 InternshipProvides students in global affairs disciplines (including history and political science) with the opportunity to pursue an internship in the field of international affairs under the direction of a faculty member. Formerly INS 384 Internship in International Studies, INAF 491 Internship, POLS 491 Internship, HIS 491 Internship.
3 credits: Internship
Trinity partnership experience
Study Abroad
Africana Studies Concentration
Foundational Course (3 credits)
AFST 200 Intro to Africana StudiesExplores the academic field of Africana Studies, including an intellectual genealogy of the discipline and introduction to the major concepts, methods, terms, and techniques used in thinking about the Africana experience through time and space. Follows a narrative progression of the Africana experience beginning with the origin of humanity and spanning human history; the African experience in the U.S. is a tiny fraction of that larger historical arc (one that has unfortunately framed the study of Africana in general). Moves beyond this debilitating circumstance to build knowledge incrementally using discussion and interpretation of evidence through disciplinary lenses; assigned texts provide evidentiary anchors and interpretive frames for discussion.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
Elective Courses (9 credits)
Choose three of the following:
ENGL 271 Literature of the African DiasporaIntroduces students to the study of literature written by authors of African descent in Europe and the Americas and explores the development of an international and multicultural consciousness with Africa and the Diaspora as its referents. Formerly ENG 204 Literature of the African Diaspora.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
General Education Requirement: Knowledge and Inquiry
ENGL 475 Immigration, Identity, and PoliticsExplores the intersection between citizenship and identity in the work of Edwidge Danticat, Junot Diaz, and Chimamanda Adichie. Prerequisites: Formerly ENGL 475, Seminar on Edwidge Danticat.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ENGL 107
General Education: Civic Knowledge
SOCY 333 Women and the Developing WorldExamines insights that the feminist perspective brings to the issues of development, challenging the assumption that "integrating women into development" will solve problems caused by plans and policies that neglect women. This course is meant to be a guide to recent thinking and literature about women and development, and to the feminist critique of these. The course focuses on multinationals, rural development, and food production, including appropriate technology and income generation, health, migration, education, and communication. Formerly SOC 310 Women and Third World Development.
3 credits
Prerequisite: SOCY 100.
HIS 314 Modern Latin AmericaThis course traces the modern history of Latin America, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries. Issues to be considered include Latin America in the global economy, relations between Latin America and the U.S., dictatorships and democracies in the twentieth century, Indigenous cultures, national revolutions in Mexico, Cuba, and Central America, and Latin American identity. Cross-listed with INAF 314.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
HIS 339 African American HistorySurveys African American history. Topics covered include the impact of slavery and the consequences of Reconstruction, with a major emphasis on the social and intellectual history of African-Americans since 1877.
3 credits
HIS 343 20th Cent African American Liberation MovementExamines the nineteenth-century origins of African American protest; provides an in-depth exploration of the earliest national protest organizations, the prologue to the Movement in the 1930's and 1940's, the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1965, the Black Power Movement, changing strategies after 1970; special emphasis on the role of women from the 1890's to the present.
3 credits
HIS 344A African American Women's HistoryExplores the history of African American Women from the years of slavery to the present, emphasizing their influence in the creation of African American culture. Topics include the experience of African American women as workers, as individuals in their communities, as intellectuals, and as leaders in reform movements and political organizations.
3 credits
HIS 345 Civil Rights Movement in the Twentieth CenturyThis course explores the origins, evolution, and consequences of the Civil Rights Movement from the beginning of the twentieth century through the Black Power Movement and the liberation movements of the 1970's.Topics include the origins of protest in the 1890's and the first decade of the twentieth century, the transition from protest to resistance in the social movements of the 1930's and 1940's, the emergence of the mass movements of the 1950's and 1960's, and the Black Power Movement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
General Education: Civic Knowledge
HIS 371 Modern AfricaTraces the modern history of Africa from the eve of colonial rule to the early post independence period. Central themes the course considers include: the role of gender in the experiences of ordinary men and women; the European scramble for Africa and African responses; colonial rule; African independence movements; the development of African nationalism; and post-colonial challenges.
3 credits
GLBL 310 Global Hip Hop: NYC to the WorldThe Culture: Hip-Hop?s Journey from NYC to the World. Introduces hip-hop?s evolution from 1970?s American-based Black and Latinx cultures to global cosmopolitan status. Permeating all levels of society, hip hop has entered the mainstream as a universal language that connects people across the globe. Through hip-hop, this course discusses historical and contemporary themes of race, class, gender, religion, sexuality, nationality, politics and social activism, appropriation and defense of spaces, mixing of different cultures, migrations, multilingualism, and the search for self-identity. First focuses on hip-hop?s evolution in America from the 1970s through the present, emphasizing social, cultural, and geographic forces that shaped this evolution and the various ?elements? that comprise hip-hop. Considers political debates about the hip-hop generation?s influence on the American ethos. Then, takes students on hip-hop?s journey across the globe to France, Germany, Japan, Brazil, Cuba, and parts of West Africa and the Middle East. *3 credits
General Education: Capstone
POLS 337 Comparative Politics: AfricaExamines the political systems of the African states, their similarities and differences, regional distinctions, and approaches to modernization and development. Formerly PSC 307 Comparative Politics: Africa.
3 credits
HIS 349 The History of ImmigrationExamines the history of the United States from the perspective of immigrants, providing crucial historical background to contemporary debates.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
Experiential Learning Requirement (3 credits)
Choose from one of the following:
GLBL 491 InternshipProvides students in global affairs disciplines (including history and political science) with the opportunity to pursue an internship in the field of international affairs under the direction of a faculty member. Formerly INS 384 Internship in International Studies, INAF 491 Internship, POLS 491 Internship, HIS 491 Internship.
3 credits: Internship
Trinity partnership experience
Study Abroad
Latin American Studies Concentration
Elective Courses (12 credits)
Choose four of the following:
GLBL 411 Model Assembly Org Amer StatesPrepares students for participation in the World Model Organization of American States, a simulation of the proceedings and deliberations of the actual OAS General Assembly. Students learn about the structure and function of the OAS and about diplomatic rules of procedure, while also practicing research, writing and debating skills required for participation in the model assembly. Formerly INAF 411
*3 credits
*Prerequisites: None
HIS 314 Modern Latin AmericaThis course traces the modern history of Latin America, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries. Issues to be considered include Latin America in the global economy, relations between Latin America and the U.S., dictatorships and democracies in the twentieth century, Indigenous cultures, national revolutions in Mexico, Cuba, and Central America, and Latin American identity. Cross-listed with INAF 314.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
ENGL 475 Immigration, Identity, and PoliticsExplores the intersection between citizenship and identity in the work of Edwidge Danticat, Junot Diaz, and Chimamanda Adichie. Prerequisites: Formerly ENGL 475, Seminar on Edwidge Danticat.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ENGL 107
General Education: Civic Knowledge
SOCY 231 International MigrationSurveys key issues in international migration. Provides basic information about issues such as the intersection and implications of international migration and race/ethnicity within the destination, the brain drain, the socioeconomic adaptation of immigrants, transnationalism, the economic and cultural impacts of international migration, and the trafficking and exploitation of women and children, among others. Formerly SOC 259 International Migration.
Prerequisite: SOCY 100.
HIS 317 The Cold War and Its LegaciesExamines the Cold War, the world order that it created, and its enduring effects on contemporary international issues, with particular emphases on its social, political, and economic contexts. Among questions to be addressed are: What events and ideas provoked the Cold War? How did the Cold War shape international political and economic institutions? How did advances in science and technology helpfuel a global arms race? How did the Cold War condition society and culture? What traces of the Cold War continue to influence world politics in the early 21st century? Formerly SCC 317 - The Cold War and Its Legacies.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
HIS 349 The History of ImmigrationExamines the history of the United States from the perspective of immigrants, providing crucial historical background to contemporary debates.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
POLS 338 Latin American Political EconomyAnalyzes the political and economic transformation of Latin America since the "Lost Decade" (the debt crisis of the 1980s). Studies Latin American countries' gradual process towards political democratization in the 1990s, the expansion of social policies, social structure changes, and the emergence of progressive movements in the new millennium during the "Golden Decade" (2000 - 2010). Explores the interactions between economic and political processes and the impact of political orientation on current economic and social policies.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
Experiential Learning Requirement (3 credits)
Choose from one of the following:
GLBL 491 InternshipProvides students in global affairs disciplines (including history and political science) with the opportunity to pursue an internship in the field of international affairs under the direction of a faculty member. Formerly INS 384 Internship in International Studies, INAF 491 Internship, POLS 491 Internship, HIS 491 Internship.
3 credits: Internship
Trinity partnership experience
Study Abroad
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Minor Requirements
The Global Affairs minor requires 18 credits
Required Courses
GLBL 201 Intro to Global AffairsIntroduces students to the interdisciplinary field of global affairs through a format that both imparts knowledge on compelling contemporary issues, and assists students to acquire and improve research, writing, and presentation skills that contribute to successful, upper-level coursework. Formerly INS 201 Introduction to International Affairs, INAF 201 Intro to International Affairs.
General Education Curriculum: Civic Knowledge
GLBL 250 Human Geography SeminarIntroduces world human geography with a partial emphasis on a particular region, such as Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America. Includes such concepts as the relationship between humans and the environment; gender; population; urbanization; globalization; and development.
3 credits
ECON 102 Macroeconomics IPresents key variables that summarize an economy. Uses economic analysis to explain why economies grow over time but also exhibit repeated cycles of boom and bust. Explores government-level policies that affect an economy as a whole, and models for analyzing their effects. Fulfills the Civic Knowledge General Education requirement and is required for upper level economics courses.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101 is preferred, but students may take ECON 102 first.
POLS 231 Introduction to Comparative PoliticsOffers an introduction to the major concepts and analytical frameworks of the sub-field. While it is designed as the appropriate first course in comparative politics, its theoretical focus makes it appropriate for more advanced students as well. Formerly PSC 200 Introduction to Comparative Politics.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V or POLS 241 Introduction to International RelationsOffers an introduction to the theories, actors, arenas, and techniques of international politics. The course examines case studies on issues of current international importance. Formerly PSC 312 Introduction to International Relations.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
HIS 211 World History: Industrialization to GlobalizationExplores world history from industrialization to globalization. Considers how large-scale historical phenomena (the rise of empires, wars, disease, environmental change, migrations, conflicts over race, gender, identity & belonging) have impacted the development of human societies and ongoing struggles for political and economic power. Examines the everyday experience of societal change as shaped by individuals, groups, and cultures as well as the intersection of politics, economics, and social movements. Sharpens critical reading, writing, and analytical skills.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
One 300-level course from GLBL, HIS, or POLS with an international focus
(This course cannot be counted twice for another major or minor. It may include the GLBL 491 InternshipProvides students in global affairs disciplines (including history and political science) with the opportunity to pursue an internship in the field of international affairs under the direction of a faculty member. Formerly INS 384 Internship in International Studies, INAF 491 Internship, POLS 491 Internship, HIS 491 Internship.
3 credits internship.)
The Global Affairs program also offers a minor in Africana Studies and Environmental Justice.
Program Policies
Advanced Placement Policy:
As an interdisciplinary program, the Global Affairs Program follows the policies of its disciplinary components on issues applicable to this major. Please refer to the statements of the appropriate program for policies on credits earned through advanced placement examinations.
CLEP Policy:
The Global Affairs Program follows the program policies of its component disciplines for credits earned through CLEP examinations.
Grades in Major Courses:
Students are required to maintain an average of “C” (2.0) or better in the major and minor. All courses for the major or minor require a “C-“ or better.
Pass/No Pass:
With the exception of internships, courses fulfilling a major or minor requirement may not be taken pass/no pass.
Senior Seminar:
The Global Affairs senior seminar is an interdisciplinary course designed to support students in the process of completing their senior capstone project, a research paper of 25-30 pages. A successful defense of the capstone research project fulfills the comprehensive exam requirement for the major. Students are encouraged to pursue a project that relates to their plans for after graduation, whether attending graduate school or entering the workforce. Students are also required to present the results in a public forum, such as Spring Research Day.
Comprehensive Examination:
To complete their comprehensive examination requirement, students will present their senior project (written during the Senior Seminar) before two professors. Generally, the student will briefly present their research question, arguments, evidence, and conclusions, then will respond to questions from the professors and other students present. In addition, students are highly encouraged to present their research at Research Day and in other public forums, including conferences on undergraduate research. With guidance from Global Affairs faculty, they may also wish to submit their work to undergraduate research journals.
TELL Policy:
The Global Affairs Program follows the program policies of its component disciplines for TELL credits applicable towards the major. TELL credits may count towards the major if the student is able to document active participation in an event, movement, or issue that has shaped contemporary history.
Transfer Credits:
Transfer credits may be used to fulfill major requirements, as long as they are from courses that are substantially similar in rigor and content to relevant Trinity courses. At least 18 credits in the major must be taken at Trinity, including GLBL 499.