RESEARCH IN GLOBAL STUDIES.

Catalog description

This course examines multidisciplinary problems that fall within the scope of human rights and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students complete coursework which culminates in an original research project on a topic of their choice, which might involve novel approaches toward sustainability, food security, infrastructure, health, water conservation, sanitation, ecosystem resilience, urbanization, recycling, or other issues related to globalization. Students will investigate and propose solutions in the form of a proposal to carry out active field work in partnership with a non-governmental agency or non-profit organization working to promote sustainable global development. For students pursuing a minor or certificate in Global Studies, this course serves as their Capstone. Prerequisite: ANTH 2322 , GLOBAL 2301 , GLOBAL 3310 , POLS 3302 , or POLS 3304 .