CGS 101. Overseas Study. (1-3 h)
Directed reading and/or field work as part of an approved overseas program under the supervision of a professor, instructor, or the program director/coordinator or the Center for Global Programs and Studies. May be repeated for credit. P-Prerequisite override required.
CGS 105. City as Text. (1-3 h)
Introduction to the historical, cultural, and physical geography of the host city for Wake Forest study abroad programs. Participants travel throughout the city visiting plazas, neighborhoods, museums and other points of interest. Specific attention is given to areas of artistic, architectural, cultural, and historical significance. Students maintain journals and complete reflection papers. Only offered at Wake Forest study abroad locations.
CGS 120. Language and Culture Study. (1-3 h)
Provides communicative and cultural training to students studying on Wake Forest study abroad programs in locations where the languages of the host country is not currently taught at Wake Forest. Course intended to ensure students are not linguistically isolated while abroad; prepares students to interact with locals and increase their ability to reflect on the cross-cultural experience of living in the host country. Topics include explorations of language, culture, art, history, film, and current events. Only offered at Wake Forest study abroad locations.
CGS 150. Preparing for Cross-Cultural Engagement Abroad. (1 h)
Introduces basic practices for interacting with people in other cultures, important skills to navigate their time away, and theoretically-based issues to help better understand cultural differences. Assignments focus on preparing students for an enriching experience. Half-semester course, preferably taken the semester before studying abroad. Online, Asynchronous, Pass/Fail only. P-Prerequisite override required.
CGS 151. Cross-Cultural Engagement Abroad. (1 h)
Encourages students to immerse themselves in different cultural aspects of their new, temporary home through interactive activities and subsequent reflections on the experiences. Designed to help develop a deeper understanding of the local culture and its variables, such as value orientations, communication styles, and nonverbal communication. Offered during the fall or spring semester while abroad. Online, Asynchronous, Pass/Fail only. P-Prerequisite override required.
CGS 152. Cross-Cultural Engagement and Re-entry. (1 h)
Provides opportunities for students to reflect on abroad experiences, cultural learning that occurred, and readjusting to life at home. Focuses on how to interpret lessons learned and skills acquired through international experiences, particularly in preparation for the job market or graduate school interviews. Half-semester course, preferably taken the semester immediately after studying abroad. Online, Asynchronous, Pass/Fail only. P-Prerequisite override required.
CGS 153. Intro US and Univ Culture. (1-3 h)
This course provides students with a better understanding of the framework and cultural milieu of life in the U.S. and at U.S. universities in order to help them make sense of the cultural differences they (will) encounter in academics, customs, politics, media, and sports, among others. Taken by international students prior to or during their first semester at Wake Forest. Pass/Fail only.
CGS 154. Community Based Global Learning. (0-3 h)
Focuses on understanding community based global service engagement in a global context. Students explore the history of service, charity, and ethical service around the world. Using case studies, students consider the role of volunteers as effective global change agents, causes of and barriers to success for global service providers, and the structure and operation of international nonprofit organizations. The course introduces students to theoretically-based issues and skills needed for understanding and interacting with people from cultures different from their own. 0 credit option available for students enrolled in an abroad experience. May be repeated for up to six hours if the topic changes.
CGS 170. Special Topics. (0-3 h)
Topics that are not covered in other international studies courses. 0 credit option available for students enrolled in an abroad experience. May be repeated for up to six hours if the topic changes.
CGS 228. Individual Study. (1-3 h)
Intensive research leading to the completion of an individual project conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are responsible for initiating the project and securing permission of an appropriate faculty member. P-Prerequisite override required.
CGS 229. Internship in International Studies. (1-3 h)
Field work directly related to international issues in a public or private setting under the supervision of a faculty member. Related readings and an analytical paper are minimum requirements. Students are responsible for initiating the project and securing the permission of an appropriate instructor. P-Prerequisite override required.
CGS 250. Introduction to Contemporary Global Studies. (3 h)
An overview of key themes related to the study of international issues. Topics include but are not limited to migration, urbanization, economic development, trade, foreign aid, nationalism and identity, consumerism, gender and culture. (CD)
CGS 260. Seminar in Global Trade and Commerce Studies. (3 h)
Provides integrative knowledge in global trade and commerce. Focuses on understanding the global environment and the variety of issues associated with global trade and commerce. P-Completion of and/or enrollment in 12 credit hours towards the GTCS minor and prerequisite override required.
CGS 363. Global Capitalism. (3 h)
An analysis of industrial organization, including discussion of market relations and the behavior of firms, the structure of industrial development, and labor relations and the growth of trade unions. Also listed as SOC 363.
