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What do we do here in Global Studies? Our mission statement comes out of a process of reflection amongst our faculty members, and tries to encapsulate in a few short words what we set out to achieve in our curriculum.
Mission statement:
The contemporary world is shaped by complex economic, political and cultural forces that connect diverse human societies with one another every more deeply. Yet these same forces may also lead to increasing cultural uniformity, inequality and violent conflict. In response to this situation peoples around the world express diverse desires for justice, diversity, prosperity and peace – in often-divergent visions of a shared future.
In Global Studies students engage questions about how economically and politically powerful groups influence the way we understand the world’s problems and what to do about them. We embrace students’ passion for building a better world, while also helping them develop critical thinking tools. These tools allow them to undertake world-building endeavours while also being aware of their own culturally and historically situated perspectives.
The program teaches academic and practical skills relevant to public, private and non-profit sectors. These skills include research, problem-solving and analysis, teamwork, and written and oral communication. The training that Global Studies students acquire at Laurier enables them to pursue further study in a wide range of fields, and provides a stepping-stone to careers in Canada and abroad.
Learn to be passionate, learn to question, learn to explore, and see the world behind the map. Discover how Global Studies provides a firm foundation for a wide set of careers and how it has the power to transform your life.
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of an undergraduate Global Studies degree, students should have a diverse array of knowledge, broadly conceived to include self-awareness and affect. They should be able to identify, explain and critically engage with:
Upon completion of an undergraduate Global Studies degree, students should have a series of transferable research, critical thinking and communication skills. They should be able to:
Contact Us:
Sandra Dalpe, Senior Administrative Assistant
E:
sdalpe@wlu.ca
T:
519.884.0710 x3968
Office Location: DAWB 5-120
Office Hours:
8:15 am - 4:15 pm
Ali Zaidi, Chair
E:
azaidi@wlu.ca
T:
519.884.0710 x3698
Office Location: DAWB 5-120A
Undergraduate Advisor: Dr. Joanne Benham Rennick gsadvisor@wlu.ca
Graduate Officer: Dr. Erich Foxtree RCGJadvisor@wlu.ca