Senate Bill 0910-13
UNIVERSITY SENATE
UNVERSITY AT ALBANY
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Introduced by:
Undergraduate Academic Council
Date:
May 10, 2010
Combined Proposals for Globalization Studies
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED:
1. That deactivation of the Combined Major/Minor in Globalization Studies be
approved and the Faculty-Initiated Interdisciplinary Major in Globalization
Studies be approved.
2. That the changes be approved for immediate implementation.
3. That this bill be forwarded to the President for approval.
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-017
Please check one:
Course Proposal
x
Program Proposal
Faculty Initiated Global Combined Major/Minor
Please mark all that apply:
New Course
Revision of:
Number
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
x
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Arts and Sciences
Effective Semester, Year: Fall 2010
Course Number
Current:
New:
Credits:
Course Title:
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin:
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is (will be) cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
This course is (will be) a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
As part of the revision of the stand-alone major it is necessary to deactivate the current combined major/minor described on pages
125-126 of the Undergraduate Bulletin. Deactivation means that this curriculum will be removed from the Bulletin but would be
available at a later time, should interest require it. At present, there are no students in this curriculum but student interest in
Globalization Studies exists in the 36-credit hour version now under revision. While the combined major/minor was developed on
the assumption that interest and resources would be more robust, student interest is wanting and the logistical requirements of a 54-60
credit-hour curriculum are difficult to justify. Therefore, the College, through its Committee on Globalization Studies, seeks to
deactivate this curriculum until such later time as it can be determined unambiguously whether to resurrect or discontinue this
combined major/minor. No students will be impacted. The major core of the curriculum is being revised for the 36-credit hour major
that can be found on page 126 of the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director of Globalization Studies/Christopher Smith, Chair Geography and Planning
3/9/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s) [Copy
of e-mail approval on following page.]
Date
Dean of College
Date
Gregory Stevens/Edelgard Wulfert
3/20/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/18/10
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-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Smith
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 1:43 PM
To: Gregory Stevens
Subject: RE: Deactivation of Combined Major/Minor in Globalization
Studies
Greg
Yes...I approve ...
Chris Smith
-----Original Message-----
From: cb308@albany.edu [mailto:cb308@albany.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 12:59 PM
To: Gregory Stevens
Cc: Christine E Bose; Christopher Smith
Subject: Re: Deactivation of Combined Major/Minor in Globalization
Studies
Hi Chris and Greg,
I approve. I have typed my name into the Department Chair name on this
version of the form. If you don't need that, feel free to delete it.
Best, Chris Bose
> Hi Chris and Chris:
>
If this strikes you as OK, would you please email me your
> approval of the attached? I would like to move this piece along.
Thank you. Best, Greg
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-028R
Please check one:
Course Proposal
X
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
New Course
Revision of:
Number
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
X
Other (specify):
Globalization Major
Department:
College of Arts and Sciences/Geography
and Planning
Effective Semester, Year: Fall 2010
Course Number
Current:
New:
Credits:
Course Title:
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
See attached for the revision of current Bulletin description for the Faculty-Initiated Major in Globalization Studies.
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin:
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is (will be) cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
This course is (will be) a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
See attached for the rationale for the revision of the 36-credit hour major in Globalization Studies.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine Bose; Christopher Smith
3-22-2010
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s) [Copy
of e-mail approval on following page.]
Date
Dean of College
Date
See attached emails
3-23-2010
Gregory Stevens/Edelgard Wulfert
4/6/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
4/6/10
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Deactivation of the Combined Major/Minor in Globalization Studies
Revision of the 36-Credit Major in Globalization Studies
April 15, 2010
In Fall 2009, when uncertainties about the future of Globalization Studies
became a reality, the Dean of Arts and Sciences asked the University Senate for
a temporary suspension of admission for new students to both the combined
major/minor and the 36-credit hour major. This was granted on the proviso that
the College re-examine the curricula and provide such revisions as would be
necessary to streamline the curriculum and to provide an administrative home
that would stabilize the future of Globalization. In addition, it was appropriate to
review Globalization Studies since the first course in this field was taught in
Spring 2003 and the major initiative was formally approved in 2006.
Dean Wulfert convened a Globalization Committee to review the current state of
both the combined major/minor in Globalization Studies and the 36-credit hour
major. The eleven senior faculty members (including four Chairs) were charged
with determining what curriculum would best capture the proposal’s original intent
and streamline it to ensure the continuity of the curriculum within student
interests and current resources. The Committee, chaired by Professor Christine
Bose (Sociology and Women’s Studies), met each week for six weeks in the first
half of the Spring 2010 semester. Professor Bose is also currently serving as the
Interim Director for the Program and, in this capacity, she also has been advising
GLO majors (n=27) and holding interest meetings for both current majors and
intended majors (n=11).
To meet the need for programmatic stability, Dean Wulfert, with the Chair’s
consent, found an administrative and departmental home for Globalization in the
Department of Geography and Planning with the Chair, Professor Christopher
Smith, agreeing to be Program Director of Globalization commencing with the
Fall 2010 semester.
The proposal attached should replace pages 123-128 of the current
Undergraduate Bulletin. The intention is to have this revised major available for
Fall 2010.
Specific recommendations:
1) The consensus of the Committee and the College was that the combined
major/minor, having attracted neither student enrollments nor interest, should
be deactivated. Therefore, the College is requesting that the combined
major/minor be deactivated: this means that this offering would in effect be
put in “mothballs” so that it could be retrieved and reactivated in the future if
and when conditions change. This action does not mean that the combined
major/minor is discontinued and removed from offerings but that it is
unavailable as an option for students at this time and going forward. Any
student now eligible under the current Bulletin who subsequent to this
deactivation wishes to exercise his/her option to pursue this aspect is still free
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to do so. At some point to be determined by Undergraduate Studies this
option needs to be removed from the Undergraduate Bulletin.
2) The Committee deliberated on another charge: how best to streamline the
curriculum in light of the current structure of courses, too many of which had
not been offered in the last several years. In its discussion the Committee
determined that the structure of the thematic concentrations themselves was
too unwieldy and that the criteria for aggregating the courses were unclear. As
a result, a new structure for the curriculum was developed. In summary, the
proposed revised 36-credit hour major consists of several coherent segments.
First, there are 3 required core courses: 103; 225; and 303 (formerly 203). In
place of the thematic concentrations, three new rubrics were created, labeled
Disciplinary Perspectives, Global Perspectives, and Regional Foci.
Disciplinary Perspectives asks students to select one course from each of
three areas. Students also select 3 upper-division courses from Global
Perspectives. And then they select two courses under Regional Foci. Finally,
the Capstone Experience now provides students with a choice between an
Internship (402) and a Research Project (403).
In order to add more substantive course work, the revised major eliminates
two courses that previously required one-to-one discussion with the
Globalization advisor. Specifically, the requirements for “relevant” information
literacy and methods courses have been deleted. In addition, the internship
and research paper are no longer both required, but have become capstone
alternatives.
3) The Committee also proposes a clearer foreign language requirement and
spells out the opportunities for study abroad possibilities. Advisement in the
new major will focus on encouraging students to take advantage of study
abroad opportunities and allow for students to elect GLO courses (GLO 360-
363) appropriate to their experiences in specific regions of the world. The
Committee spent considerable time discussing the new language
requirement, hoping to improve the current requirement in the following ways:
[a] The current major requires “proficiency in a foreign language at least
equivalent to the intermediate level.” This wording does not specify if we mean
one or two courses at this level. The new major specifies “two courses at the
intermediate level of a foreign language or its equivalent.” This intent already
is “translated” correctly in student audits, so the matter is only one of clarifying
the bulletin copy.
[b] In an earlier draft of this proposal, the Committee “misspoke” and said “two
semesters” of coursework. However, after discussion with Joan Savitt about
issues related to the varying lengths of study abroad language work, we now
are rephrasing this sentence to read “two courses” which allows the flexibility
that we intended, especially for students studying abroad.
[c] Finally, the Committee felt strongly that students should have some
incentive to change from the foreign language they previously studied to one
that accommodated their specific interests in globalization. For these cases,
the Committee agreed the students could change to a “new” language for
them and take two introductory courses in that language. Because this
situation would be exceptional, and because it would be hard to explain this in
an audit, we have created, with the aid of Maria Brown, this “option” as a
DARS waiver item as follows: This is phrased as “A student who has
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completed the General Education foreign language requirement with either the
Regents Exam (grade of 85 or better) or by taking a “second semester” foreign
language course in one language may petition the Director of Globalization
Studies for an exception, substituting two courses at the introductory level of a
different foreign language for this requirement.” The Director of Globalization
Studies, in conjunction with the Advisory Committee, will decide on the
appropriateness on a case by case basis.
4) The Committee discussed the criteria by which courses should be listed
under the various rubrics in the major where students have choices. Among
factors employed were the following: Are the courses offered frequently, that
is, mainly every two years or less? Are the courses taught by regular tenure-
track faculty? And, as appropriate to the rubric and level, will students be able
to register in them if there are prerequisite courses? Chairs of the
departments from which courses were selected were asked to provide
assurances of regular course offerings and seat availability. Those
assurances are attached (see below).
5) The Committee also reviewed the availability of required courses and
concluded that, in addition to those courses already offered as part of faculty
members’ regular teaching assignments (GLO 103 and 303), the third
required course in the core should be one that fits the content, is already
regularly offered, and can be cross-listed with a GLO-prefix. Such a course
that meets these three criteria and is taught by Professor Christopher Smith
(the incoming Director of the major) is GOG 225 (World Cities: Geographies
of Globalization). With a recently revised course description, this course is
now GLO/GOG 225. This approach ensures that the core courses will be
taught at least once a year.
6) In light of the need for careful advisement in this major, the Committee has
agreed to assist the Director with advisement on an as-needed basis. In
addition, the Committee intends to function as an advisory body to the
Director as the revised major goes forward. Among other things, this will
make it easier to update the lists of courses found under Disciplinary,
Regional, and Global Perspectives. The Committee will also assist the
Director in helping students find internship experiences and in helping
students with their research projects or helping them find other faculty
advisors as appropriate to their topics.
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Faculty-Initiated Interdisciplinary Major in Globalization
Studies—Final for Senate Committees, as of April 15, 2010
Submitted by Christine E. Bose, Interim Chair, Globalization Studies
Globalization Studies Faculty Advisory Committee
Distinguished Professors
--
Helmut Hirsch, Biological Sciences, Ph.D., Stanford University
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Kajal Lahiri, Economics, Ph.D. University of Rochester
Professors
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Iris Berger, History and Women’s Studies, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Christine E. Bose, Sociology, Women’s Studies, and Latin American, Caribbean, and
U.S. Latino Studies (Collins Fellow), Ph.D. The Johns Hopkins University
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Jean-François Briere, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Ph.D. York University
--
Ray Bromley, Geography and Planning, Ph.D. Cambridge University
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Christopher J. Smith, Geography and Planning; Director, Globalization Studies,
Ph.D. University of Michigan
Associate Professors
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Bret Benjamin, English, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
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Anthony DeBlasi, East Asian Studies, Ph.D. Harvard University
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Fernando Leiva, Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino Studies, Ph.D.
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
--
Walter Little, Anthropology, Ph.D. University of Illinois
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David L. Rousseau, Political Science, Ph.D. University of Michigan
--
Kwadwo A. Sarfoh, Africana Studies and Geography and Planning, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati
Overview
The Globalization Studies Major is designed for students seeking a liberal arts
education that focuses on major global issues. Students will gain a systematic
awareness of the global forces and processes that shape our lives, and they will
study and discuss major global issues and problems.
“Globalization” is a relatively new term to describe economic, social, political,
cultural, and environmental processes and interactions among peoples and
nations around the world. These interactions have been occurring for thousands
of years. What is different in the 21st century is the degree, scope, and intensity
of interdependence and interconnectedness that the human community is
experiencing globally. These interactions are facilitated by dramatic changes in
information technologies, the integration of the world economy, and the
reconfiguration of many regions and nations.
From upstate New York to the highlands of Ethiopia, from the flourishing urban
centers of China to the endangered habitat of the Amazonian rain forest,
globalization processes interconnect livelihoods and communities and are
restructuring power and social interactions in a myriad of unforeseen and
unexpected ways. Through migration, trade, new technologies, global
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environmental and health problems, the flow of capital, music, viruses, and
cultures across borders, human communities are facing new types of challenges,
opportunities, and perils.
In order to explore the many ways in which our lives and our future are becoming
increasingly interconnected, the major promotes interdisciplinary active learning
and introduces innovative forms of teaching, scholarship, and service that focus
on transnational links. Concepts of diversity and multiculturalism are examined
and applied across the world.
The Globalization Studies major helps prepare students for a wide range of
internationally-related careers in business, non-profits, government, education,
the media, international organizations, international development agencies, and
the U.S. foreign service. Intercultural skills and knowledge of global issues are
crucial to success in many professions. Examples of applications include: the
promotion of international trade, investment and tourism; the management of
social development programs for international migrants and refugees; research
on the social and environmental impacts of major transnational investment
projects; and, the design and management of programs to protect local
economies, cultures and ecosystems from the negative impacts of globalization.
Globalization Studies majors are encouraged, though not required, to study
abroad as part of their undergraduate education at the University at Albany.
Pertinent courses taken during study abroad will be evaluated to determine
whether they are appropriate in level and content to be deemed equivalent to
courses listed in the Globalization Studies curriculum.
Advisement
The Department of Geography and Planning takes primary responsibility for
advising the faculty-initiated interdisciplinary major in Globalization Studies, and
one of the Globalization Studies faculty members in that Department serves as
the Director. All majors must consult the Director at least once per semester.
With the agreement of the Globalization Studies Director, other Globalization
Studies faculty may also serve as advisors to majors.
Curriculum
The Globalization Studies major enables students to take a variety of courses
focusing on the comprehensive and multidisciplinary analysis of globalization
processes. It prepares students to “think globally” by providing them with an
undergraduate education that responds effectively to today’s global
interconnectedness and fosters a thorough knowledge and a critical
understanding of the social, economic, cultural, political, and environmental
forces that are reshaping the lives of peoples and nations around the world.
The major requires the completion of 36 credits of coursework in Globalization
Studies, including at least 15 credits at the 300-level or higher, plus an additional
language requirement of 0-10 credits, as described below.
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Degree Requirements
Core Requirement: 9 credits
Students must take the following three courses:
GLO 103 Perspectives on Globalization
GLO 225/GOG225 World Cities: Geographies of Globalization
GLO 303 Theoretical Perspectives on Globalization (Formerly A GLO 203)
Disciplinary Perspectives: 9 credits
Students must take at least one course from each of the following three areas:
Economic Processes
ECO 110 Principles of Economics I: Micro Economics
ECO 111Principles of Economics II: Macro Economics
ECO 130 Developing Economies
POS 266 International Political Economic Science
Political, Cultural, and Social Processes
ANT 108 Cultural Anthropology
GOG 102 Place, Space, and Landscape
POS 102 Comparative and International Politics
POS 370 International Relations: Theory
POS 371 International Relations: Practice
SOC 200 Political Sociology
Environmental Analysis
ANT 119 The City and Human Health
ATM 100 The Atmosphere
ATM 107 The Oceans
BIO 230 People and Resources in Ecological Perspective
GOG 101 Introduction to the Physical Environment
Global Perspectives: 9 credits
Students choose three of the following upper-level courses, with no more than
two courses coming from any one department.
ANT 355 Environment, Economy, and Culture
ANT 360 Economics and Culture in a Globalizing World
ANT 372 Urban Anthropology
ANT 418 Culture, Environment, and Health
BIO 320 Ecology
ECO 330 Economics of Development
ECO 360 International Economic Relations
ECO 385/385Z Environmental Economics
ENG 372 Transnational Literature
ENG 460/460Y Topics in Transnational Studies
GOG 304 Climatology
GOG 344 World Populations
GLO 305 Topics in Globalization Studies
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LCS 358 Globalization and Culture in the Americas
LCS359 Workers and Globalization in the Americas
LCS 374 (=LLC 374) International Migration and Transnationalism
LCS 410 Tourism, Culture, and Identities
PHI 335 Global Justice
POS 375 International Organization
POS 395 (=PUB 395) International Political Economy
POS 474Z Politics of International Migration
SPH 321 Global Environmental Issues and their Effect on Human Health
WSS 308 Global Perspectives on Women
WSS 430Z (=LCS 430Z) Environmental Justice: Racism, Classism, Sexism
Regional Foci: 6 credits
Students must take two courses from the following list. The courses are grouped
into four major world regions (1. Africa; 2. Asia and the Middle East; 3. Europe
and North America; 4. Latin America and the Caribbean). The two required
courses must be drawn from different regions.
Africa
AAS 270 (= GOG 270) Geography of Africa
AAS 286 (= HIS 286) African Civilizations
AAS 287 (= HIS 287) Africa in the Modern World
AAS 322 Developing African Nations
AAS 386 (= HIS 386) Race and Conflict in South Africa
GLO 360 African Perspectives on Globalization
POS 355 Government and Politics in Sub-Saharan Africa
Asia and the Middle East
EAS 270 (= WSS 270) Women in East Asian Literature
EAC 380 (= HIS 380) History of China II
EAJ 385 (= HIS 385) History of Japan II
EAJ 391 World War II: The Japanese Experience
EAJ 395 History of Women in Modern Japan
ECO 362/362Z (= EAS 362/362Z) Economies of Japan and Korea
GOG 160 (= EAC 160) China in the Post-Utopian Age
GOG 260 (= GLO260; = EAC260) China in the Global Arena
GOG 266 (= GLO 266) India Development Debates
GOG 350 (= EAC 350) Urban Development in China
GOG 366 (= GLO 366) India: Field Study of Development Issues
GLO 361 Asian & Middle Eastern Perspectives on Globalization
JST 245 Imagining the Jewish Nation
HIS 378 History of South Asian Civilization II
HIS 382 History of the Middle East II
HIS 383 The Arab-Israeli Conflict in Historical Perspective
POS 367 Politics of the Middle East
POS 373 (=EAC 373) Government and Politics in the People’s Republic of China
POS 377 Politics of Southeast Asia
Europe and North America
AAS 219 Introduction to African/African-American History
AAS 311 History of Slavery in the West
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ENG 355 Studies in Film
ENG 362 (=WSS 362) Critical Approaches to Gender and Sexuality in Literature
ENG 366 (= WSS 366) Critical Approaches to Ethnicity in Literature
ENG 369 African American Literature
ENG 374 Cultural Studies
GLO 362 Euro-American Perspectives on Globalization
HIS 312 History of American Foreign Policy II
HIS 345 Europe Since 1945
HIS 353 History of Eastern Europe II
LCS 201 Latino USA
LLC 275 European Cinema and Society
POS 351 European Politics
FRE 218 Contemporary France
FRE 238 Great Classics of French Cinema
FRE 341 Introduction to Global French Studies
POS 356 Russian Foreign Policy
RUS 162 Russia Today
RUS 252 Masterpieces of 20th Century Russian Literature
RUS 253 Contemporary Russian Literature
RUS 280 Soviet and Russian Cinema
ITA 316 Contemporary Italy: From Unification to the Present
ITA 318 Italian Cinema and Literature
Latin America and the Caribbean
ANT 340 Latin American Social Movements
ANT 341 (=LCS 341) Ethnology of Mesoamerica
ECO 361 (= LCS 361) Development of the Latin American Economy
ENG 373 Literature of the Americas
FRE 208 Haiti through Film and Literature
GLO 363 Latin American & Caribbean Perspectives on Globalization
HIS 367/367Z Contemporary Latin America
HIS 451 (=WSS 451; =LCS 451) Gender & Class in Latin American Development
LCS 203 Afro-Latin America
LCS 216 (=MUS 216) Music and Society in Latin America
LCS 269 (=AAS 269, ANT 269) The Caribbean: People, History, and Culture
LCS 315 Film in Contemporary Latin America
LCS 407 Three Island Revolutions
POS 357 (=LCS 357) Latin American and Caribbean Politics
Capstone Experience: 3 credits
Students must complete 3 credits of either a Globalization-related internship or a
Globalization-related research project by completing one of the following two
courses:
GLO 402 Globalization Studies Internship (3 credits, S/U graded). An
internship enabling students to experience professional work or community
service, focusing on international relations, on the work of international
organizations, on environmental, social or economic problems in a foreign
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country, or on the needs of multicultural and/or immigrant populations in the
United States. The placement and report must be approved by the Globalization
Studies Director. Internships are open only to qualified juniors and seniors who
have an overall grade point average of 2.50 or higher. S/U graded.
GLO 403 Research Project in Globalization Studies (3 credits). A
research project on an aspect of globalization, presented as a 25-40 page essay,
prepared in consultation with one or more faculty advisors.
Language Requirement: 0-10 credits
The major requires the completion of 36 credits of coursework in Globalization
Studies, plus a language requirement. Globalization Studies majors are required
to elect one of the following options to complete the language requirement:
Option 1: Complete two courses at the intermediate level of a foreign language.
(This may include study abroad language courses.)
Option 2: A student who has completed the General Education foreign language
requirement with either the Regents Exam (grade of 85 or better) or by taking a
“second semester” foreign language course in one language may petition the
Director of Globalization Studies for an exception, substituting two courses at the
introductory level of a different foreign language for this requirement.”
Option 3: The requirement may be completed by passing the appropriate
proficiency examinations, usually conducted by faculty in a foreign language
department.
The Director of Globalization Studies will decide on the appropriateness on a
case by case basis, with input from members of the Advisory Committee as
needed.
Courses in Globalization Studies
A GLO 103 Perspectives on Globalization (3)
The course introduces different perspectives from the social sciences,
humanities and the natural sciences used in the study of globalization. It
encourages discussion and critical thinking while covering questions such as:
What is globalization? When did it begin? What are its impacts on society? What
are its impacts on the earth, its resources, and the other life forms with which we
share it? How can we study it? The course seeks to enhance a student’s ability
to (1) Recognize and interpret different viewpoints from which globalization
processes are currently being studied and debated, (2) Identify the many
pathways through which globalization is transforming the daily life and conditions
of existence of people and communities everywhere, and (3) identify the diverse
processes by which globalization is transforming the geo- and bio-spheres in
ways that look to threaten the well-being of earth’s human and non-human
inhabitants.
The multidisciplinary perspectives on globalizing processes presented, cover
among other topics, the economic configuration of global production and
distribution networks, the changing nature of the state and political power, the
dynamic of global cultural flows, along with the emergence of global natural
resource constraints and environmental problems. At the same time, it reviews
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the impact and responses to globalization in workplaces, households and
communities from different regions of the world.
A GLO 225/225Z and GOG225/225Z World Cities: Geographies of
Globalization (3)
This course takes a critical look at globalization and its impacts on cities around
the world. Globalization includes an array of economic, cultural, and political
forces that are effectively shrinking our world. The first part of the course focuses
on the ways transnational movements or ‘flows’ of trade, finance, people and
culture operate in and through a network of linked ‘global’ cities, the top tier of
which function as the ‘command and control’ centers at the ‘core’ of the global
economy. The second part of the course shifts attention to the global ‘periphery’
and to some of the lower tier cities of the world’s urban hierarchy: in Latin
America, Africa, and Asia. The concern here will be to examine the local
consequences of globalization in two overlapping realms. The first will involve
looking for and at evidence of the less salutary effects of globalization forces in
these cities: for example, higher levels of social and spatial inequality,
deteriorating environmental and health conditions, diminished per-capita share of
local resources and infrastructures, and cultural homogenization. The other realm
will be an investigation of local activities that occur in response and as resistance
to the pervasive forces of globalization. The goal here will be to document and
evaluate the effectiveness of some of the local movements and organizations
that have struggled for social justice in the face of what they perceive to be
oppressive (global) economic and cultural forces. After taking GOG/GLO225
students will be able to compare cities on the global ‘periphery’ with each other,
as well as with those in the global ‘core;’ to learn about and understand how
some aspects of economic and cultural globalization play out and are adapted to
‘on the ground;’ and to think critically about how people might effectively organize
their thoughts and exercise their rights to the city in the era of globalization.
GOG/GLO225Z are the writing intensive versions of GOG/GLO 225; only one of
the four courses may be taken for credit.
A GLO 260 (= A EAC 260 and A GOG 260) China in the Global Arena (3)
An introduction to the development of China’s economy and society since the
death of Chairman Mao Tse-Tung in 1976. Focuses on urbanization,
industrialization, export-oriented development, and participation in global trade,
finance, and politics. Taught in Shanghai, this multidisciplinary course helps
students understand the dynamics of China’s rapid economic growth over the
last three decades, and how Chinese scholars interpret the nation’s growing
importance in the global system. Only one version of A GLO 260 may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): Taken after, or simultaneously with A EAC 100.
A GLO 266 (= A GOG 266) India: Development Debates (3)
Analyzes the 20th and early 21st century development of India as a nation state,
discussing the broad range of ideas and policy proposals relating to wealth,
poverty, socio-economic development, urbanization, and nation-
building. Reviews British colonial policies and attitudes, the ideas of important
advocates of Indian Independence, the impact of partition, national self-reliance
policies and national planning in the first three decades after Independence, and
the more recent economic liberalizations and opening to the global market and
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transnational investment. Only one version of A GOG 266 may be taken for
credit.
T GLO 266 (= T GOG 266) India: Development Debates (3)
T GLO 266 is the Honors College version of A GLO 266; only one version may be
taken for credit.
A GLO 303 Theoretical Perspectives on Globalization (3) (Formerly A GLO
203)
This course takes up the ambitious task of theorizing globalization, one of the
defining conceptual rubrics of our current historical moment. Under investigation,
then, is not only globalization—its origins, dynamics, characteristics, and
consequences—but also theory. What role can intellectual and critical inquiry
play in the world today? What is the relationship between generalization and
particularity, that is to say between conceptual models that engage in broad
forms of periodization, systemic analysis, or abstraction, versus those analytical
models that focus on the particular, the local, the historically or geographically
specific? What is the relationship between theory and critique? What are the
intellectual traditions that inform contemporary thought? And how might a
reflective investigation of theory help us to better understand and respond to the
globalizing processes and structures that condition the world in which we live?
Engaging these questions, the course will review a variety of influential
theoretical perspectives that analyze the origins, dynamics, and consequences of
globalizing forces. Focusing on key areas of contention and commonality, the
course aims to provide students with a complex understanding of the
assumptions, contribution, and limitations of current theoretical perspectives on
globalization.
A GLO 305 Topics in Globalization Studies (3)
Analysis of a major global theme or issue, studying processes and impacts of
globalization. May be repeated for up to six credits under different subtitles.
A GLO 308 (= A EAC 308 & A GOG 308) Debating Contemporary China (1)
Enables students who have recently studied in China to discuss and debate
major contemporary issues: the factors underlying China’s rapid economic
growth; the impact of China’s economic growth on society, environment, and the
global system; the future of China’s political system; the future of China’s
population policies; the dynamics of Chinese cities; the situation of Tibet and of
ethnic and religious minorities; the future of Taiwan; relations with other Asian
neighbors. Only one version of A GLO 308 may be taken for credit.
Prerequisite(s): At least 3 credits of Study Abroad coursework in China sometime
in the previous year.
A GLO 360 African Perspectives on Globalization (3)
Analysis of the impact of globalization on Africa, and of ideas developed by
African observers of globalization processes.
A GLO 361 Asian & Middle Eastern Perspectives on Globalization (3)
Analysis of the impact of globalization on Asia and the Middle East, and of ideas
developed by Asian and Middle Eastern observers of globalization processes.
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A GLO 362 Euro-American Perspectives on Globalization (3)
Analysis of the impact of globalization on Europe and North America, and of
ideas developed by European and North American observers of globalization
processes.
A GLO 363 Latin American & Caribbean Perspectives on Globalization (3)
Analysis of the impact of globalization on Latin America and the Caribbean, and
of ideas developed by Latin American and Caribbean observers of globalization
processes.
A GLO 366 (= A GOG 366) India: Field Study of Development Issues (3)
A faculty-led field course requiring a minimum of three weeks full-time study in
India. Broadens and deepens the agenda of A GOG/A GLO 266 “India:
Development Debates”, examining urban and rural development issues in and
around three major Indian cities. Each city will be home to the course for one
week. Students will study major issues (e.g. the management of urban traffic
flows, the organization of small-scale retailing, the redevelopment of poor
neighborhoods, and the work of micro-business and social welfare NGO’s)
through a combination of direct observation, institutional visits, and conversations
with local experts). Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and the Office of
International Education.
A GLO 402 Globalization Studies Internship (3 credits, S/U graded)
An internship enabling students to experience professional work or community
service, focusing on international relations, on the work of international
organizations, on environmental, social or economic problems in a foreign
country, or on the needs of multicultural and/or immigrant populations in the
United States. The placement and report must be approved by the Globalization
Studies Director.
A GLO 403 Research Project in Globalization Studies (3)
A research project on an aspect of globalization, presented as a 25-40 page
essay, prepared in consultation with one or more faculty advisors.
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course Action Form
Proposal No.
10-008B
Please mark all that apply:
X
New Course
Revision of:
Number
Description
X
Cross-Listing w/GOG 225/225Z
Title
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Geography and Planning
To be effective (semester/year): Fall 2010
Course Number
Current:
New: GLO 225/225Z
Credits: 3
Course Title:
World Cities: Geographies of Globalization
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
This course takes a critical look at globalization and its impacts on cities around the world. Globalization
includes an array of economic, cultural, and political forces that are effectively shrinking our world. The
first part of the course focuses on the ways transnational movements or ‘flows’ of trade, finance, people and
culture operate in and through a network of linked ‘global’ cities, the top tier of which function as the
‘command and control’ centers at the ‘core’ of the global economy. The second part of the course shifts
attention to the global ‘periphery’ and to some of the lower tier cities of the world’s urban hierarchy: in
Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The concern here will be to examine the local consequences of
globalization in two overlapping realms. The first will involve looking for and at evidence of the less
salutary effects of globalization forces in these cities: for example, higher levels of social and spatial
inequality, deteriorating environmental and health conditions, diminished per-capita share of local resources
and infrastructures, and cultural homogenization. The other realm will be an investigation of local activities
that occur in response and as resistance to the pervasive forces of globalization. The goal here will be to
document and evaluate the effectiveness of some of the local movements and organizations that have
struggled for social justice in the face of what they perceive to be oppressive (global) economic and cultural
forces. After taking GOG/GLO 225 students will be able to compare cities on the global ‘periphery’ with
each other, as well as with those in the global ‘core;’ to learn about and understand how some aspects of
economic and cultural globalization play out and are adapted to ‘on the ground;’ and to think critically
about how people might effectively organize their thoughts and exercise their rights to the city in the era of
globalization. GOG/GLO 225Z are the writing intensive versions of GOG/GLO 225; only one of the four
courses may be taken for credit.
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin:
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is (will be) cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
GOG 225/225Z
This course is (will be) a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
GOG 225/225Z or GLO 225/225Z will, from Fall 2010 on, be one of the core requirements for the Globalization major (GLO);
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
Chair of Proposing Department (TYPE NAME/SIGN)
Date
Christine Bose, Interim Dtr, Globalization Studies Program
2/19/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s)
(PRINT NAME/SIGN)
Date
Dean of College (PRINT NAME/SIGN)
Date
Christopher Smith
2/22/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee (PRINT NAME/SIGN)
Date
Dean of Graduate (Undergraduate) Studies (PRINT NAME/SIGN)
Date
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Office of International Education
Science Library G 40
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222 USA
PH: 518-591-8187 FX: 518-591-8171
EMAIL: intled@uamail.albany.edu
www.albany.edu/international
March 9th 2010
To:
Prof. Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies
Program
Dr. Gregory Stevens, Assistant Dean, CAS
From: Ray Bromley, Vice Provost for International Education
Re:
Proposed creation of AGLO 305, 360, 361, 362 and 363
In our efforts to revise the current Globalization Studies curriculum so
as to strengthen academic standards and facilitate advisement by the
Program Director and other participating faculty, I recommend the
creation of these courses. They are intended to enable the Program
Director to recommend the recognition of courses which are highly
pertinent to the Globalization Studies Major, but which are not normally
or regularly offered at the University at Albany.
These course codes have two potential uses:
1. To offer a highly pertinent Globalization Studies course taught on a
once-off basis by a visiting faculty member – the classic purpose of a
“Topics” course.
2. To provide a UAlbany course equivalency for an excellent
Globalization Studies course taken at another institution, or on a non-
SUNY Study Abroad program.
A mechanism already exists to recognize SUNY Study Abroad, using the
000, 010 and 030 codes, which can be applied to any Subject or
Study Abroad & Exchange
International Student & Scholar Services
Intensive English Language Program
studyabroad@albany.edu
isss@uamail.albany.edu
Science Library G 14
518-591-8170
518-591-8189
ielp@uamail.albany.edu
518-437-3990
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Departmental Designation.
.
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-018A
Please check one:
X
Course Proposal
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
X
New Course
Revision of:
Number
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Globalization Studies Program
Effective Semester, Year: Fall 2010
Course Number
Current:
New: A GLO 305
Credits: 3
Course Title:
Topics in Globalization Studies
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
Analysis of a major global theme or issue, studying processes and impacts of globalization. May be repeated for up to six credits
under different subtitles.
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin: Completion of GLO 103 or GLO/GOG 225, or permission of
Globalization Studies Director
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is (will be) cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
This course is (will be) a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
In the revision of the Globalization Studies Major, circumstances may arise in which an excellent and highly-pertinent course is
taught on a “one-time basis” basis by a visiting faculty member. In some cases, also, students may seek recognition of an excellent
and highly-pertinent course taken at another institution or on non-SUNY study abroad, so that it can count towards the Globalization
Studies major. This Topics option facilitates recognition of such an upper division course, providing the Director of the Globalization
Studies Program gives her/his approval.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
None
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies/Christopher Smith, Chair, Geography and Planning
3-9-10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s) [Copy
of e-mail approval on following page.]
Date
Dean of College
Date
Gregory Stevens
3/22/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/22/10
Form: CAS Course and Program Action Form (revised 2/24/10)
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-018B
Please check one:
X
Course Proposal
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
X
New Course
Revision of:
Number
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Globalization Studies Program
Effective Semester, Year: Fall 2010
Course Number
Current:
New: A GLO 360
Credits: 3
Course Title:
African Perspectives on Globalization
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
Analysis of the impact of globalization on Africa, and of ideas developed by African observers of
globalization processes.
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin: Completion of GLO 103 or GLO/GOG 225, or permission of
Globalization Studies Director.
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is (will be) cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
This course is (will be) a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
In the revision of the Globalization Studies Major, circumstances may arise in which a highly pertinent course is taught on a “one-
time only” basis by a visiting faculty member, or in which a student seeks recognition for a highly pertinent course taken at another
institution or on a non-SUNY study abroad. When the course focuses specifically on the impact of globalization on Africa and on
ideas developed in Africa about globalization processes, this course option can be used to set up the course or to define an
equivalency to be counted towards the Globalization Studies Major. This course designation can only be used if the Director of the
Globalization Studies Program reviews the syllabus and gives her/his approval.
This course cannot be repeated.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
N/A
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies/Christopher Smith, Chair, Geography
and Planning
3/9/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s) [Copy
of e-mail approval on following page.]
Date
Dean of College
Date
Gregory Stevens
3/22/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/22/10
Form: CAS Course and Program Action Form (revised 2/24/10)
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-018C
Please check one:
X
Course Proposal
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
X
New Course
Revision of:
Number
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Globalization Studies Program
Effective Semester, Year: Fall 2010
Course Number
Current:
New: A GLO 361
Credits: 3
Course Title:
Asian & Middle Eastern Perspectives on Globalization
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
Analysis of the impact of globalization on Asia and the Middle East, and of ideas developed by Asian and
Middle Eastern observers of globalization processes.
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin: Completion of GLO 103 or GLO/GOG 225, or permission of
Globalization Studies Director.
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is (will be) cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
This course is (will be) a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
In the revision of the Globalization Studies Major, circumstances may arise in which a highly pertinent course is taught on a “one-
time only” basis by a visiting faculty member, or in which a student seeks recognition for a highly pertinent course taken at another
institution or on a non-SUNY study abroad. When the course focuses specifically on the impact of globalization on Asia and the
Middle East, and on ideas developed in Asia and the Middle East about globalization processes, this course option can be used to set
up the course or to define an equivalency to be counted towards the Globalization Studies Major. This course designation can only be
used if the Director of the Globalization Studies Program reviews the syllabus and gives her/his approval.
This course cannot be repeated.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
N/A
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies/Christopher Smith, Chair, Geography
and Planning
3/9/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s) [Copy
of e-mail approval on following page.]
Date
Dean of College
Date
Gregory Stevens
3/22/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/22/10
Form: CAS Course and Program Action Form (revised 2/24/10)
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-018D
Please check one:
X
Course Proposal
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
X
New Course
Revision of:
Number
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Globalization Studies Program
Effective Semester, Year: Fall 2010
Course Number
Current:
New: A GLO 362
Credits: 3
Course Title:
Euro-American Perspectives on Globalization
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
Analysis of the impact of globalization on Europe and North America, and of ideas developed by European
and North American observers of globalization processes.
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin: Completion of GLO 103 or GLO/GOG 225, or permission of
Globalization Studies Director.
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is (will be) cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
This course is (will be) a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
In the revision of the Globalization Studies Major, circumstances may arise in which a highly pertinent course is taught on a “one-
time only” basis by a visiting faculty member, or in which a student seeks recognition for a highly pertinent course taken at another
institution or on a non-SUNY study abroad. When the course focuses specifically on the impact of globalization on Europe or North
America, and on ideas developed by European and North American observers of globalization processes, this course option can be
used to set up the course or to define an equivalency to be counted towards the Globalization Studies Major. This course designation
can only be used if the Director of the Globalization Studies Program reviews the syllabus and gives her/his approval.
This course cannot be repeated.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
N/A
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies/Christopher Smith, Chair, Geography
and Planning
3/9/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s) [Copy
of e-mail approval on following page.]
Date
Dean of College
Date
Gregory Stevens
3/22/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/22/10
Form: CAS Course and Program Action Form (revised 2/24/10)
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-018E
Please check one:
X
Course Proposal
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
X
New Course
Revision of:
Number
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Globalization Studies Program
Effective Semester, Year: Fall 2010
Course Number
Current:
New: A GLO 363
Credits: 3
Course Title:
Latin American and Caribbean Perspectives on Globalization
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
Analysis of the impact of globalization on Latin America and the Caribbean, and of ideas developed by
Latin American and Caribbean observers of globalization processes.
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin: Completion of GLO 103 or GLO/GOG 225, or permission of
Globalization Studies Director.
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is (will be) cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
This course is (will be) a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
In the revision of the Globalization Studies Major, circumstances may arise in which a highly pertinent course is taught on a “one-
time only” basis by a visiting faculty member, or in which a student seeks recognition for a highly pertinent course taken at another
institution or on a non-SUNY study abroad. When the course focuses specifically on the impact of globalization on Latin America
and the Caribbean, and on ideas developed in Latin America and the Caribbean about globalization processes, this course option can
be used to set up the course or to define an equivalency to be counted towards the Globalization Studies Major. This course
designation can only be used if the Director of the Globalization Studies Program reviews the syllabus and gives her/his approval.
This course cannot be repeated.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
N/A
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies/Christopher Smith, Chair, Geography
and Planning
3/9/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s) [Copy
of e-mail approval on following page.]
Date
Dean of College
Date
Gregory Stevens
3/22/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/22/10
Form: CAS Course and Program Action Form (revised 2/24/10)
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-019
Please check one:
X
Course Proposal
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
New Course
Revision of:
X
Number
X
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Globalization
Effective Semester, Year: Spring, 2011 (or asap)
Course Number
Current: GLO 203
New: GLO 303
Credits: 3
Course Title:
Theoretical Perspectives on Globalization
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
This course takes up the ambitious task of theorizing globalization, one of the defining conceptual rubrics of our current historical
moment. Under investigation, then, is not only globalization—its origins, dynamics, characteristics, and consequences—but also
theory. What role can intellectual and critical inquiry play in the world today? What is the relationship between generalization and
particularity, that is to say between conceptual models that engage in broad forms of periodization, systemic analysis, or abstraction,
versus those analytical models that focus on the particular, the local, the historically or geographically specific? What is the
relationship between theory and critique? What are the intellectual traditions that inform contemporary thought? And how might a
reflective investigation of theory help us to better understand and respond to the globalizing processes and structures that condition
the world in which we live? Engaging these questions, the course will review a variety of influential theoretical perspectives that
analyze the origins, dynamics, and consequences of globalizing forces. Focusing on key areas of contention and commonality, the
course aims to provide students with a complex understanding of the assumptions, contribution, and limitations of current theoretical
perspectives on globalization.
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin:
none
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is (will NOT be) cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
This course is (will NOT be) a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
As part of the proposed revision of the Globalization Studies Major, the advisory committee determined that GLO 203 would be
better suited as an upper-level course. The content is advanced. The course size has been purposefully limited in order to provide an
opportunity for engaged academic discussion and writing. Programmatically, the revised major as proposed has three core courses:
GLO103, GLO225, and (if passed) GLO303. This proposal will introduce an upper-level course into the required sequence, building
upon the introductory and intermediate offerings of GLO103/225.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
Not applicable.
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies/Christopher Smith, Chair, Geography and Planning
3/9/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s) [Copy
of e-mail approval on following page.]
Date
Dean of College
Date
Gregory Stevens
3/18/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/18/10
Form: CAS Course and Program Action Form (revised 2/24/10)
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-020 REV
Please check one:
X
Course Proposal
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
X
New Course
Revision of:
Number
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
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Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Globalization Studies Program
Effective Semester, Year: Fall 2010
Course Number
Current:
New: A GLO 402
Credits: 3
Course Title:
Globalization Studies Internship
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
An internship enabling students to experience professional work or community service, focusing on
international relations, on the work of international organizations, on environmental, social or economic
problems in a foreign country, or on the needs of multicultural and/or immigrant populations in the United
States. The placement and report must be approved by the Globalization Studies Director. Internships are
open only to qualified juniors and seniors who have an overall grade point average of 2.50 or higher. S/U
graded.
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin:
Completion of at least two courses from GLO 103, GLO/GOG 225, and GLO 303, or permission of Globalization Studies Director
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
X
This course is (will be) cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
This course is (will be) a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
Enables Globalization Studies Majors to gain pertinent work or service learning experience.
Guidelines and Possible Placements attached.
,
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
N/A
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies/Christopher Smith, Chair, Geography
and Planning
3/9/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s) [Copy
of e-mail approval on following page.]
Date
Dean of College
Date
Gregory Stevens
4/14/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/19/10
Globalization Studies Internship (A GLO 402, 3 credits)
A Globalization Studies Internship requires at least 135 hours of work with a pertinent
project, organization, agency or company.
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A staff member of that project, organization, agency or company should serve as your
supervisor and mentor.
The Director of Globalization Studies or another designated UAlbany faculty member is
your Instructor of Record. Grading is S/U. Registration is by permission of Instructor
(your Instructor of Record), and you will not be allowed to register until your potential
supervisor has communicated willingness to have you as an intern by e-mailing or
phoning your Instructor of Record.
Your Instructor of Record will not assign the grade until the end of the semester or
session when you are registered to do the internship, and until s/he has received:
1.
A letter or e-mail from your Supervisor indicating what you did as an
intern, how much time you put into your assignment, and whether your
performance was satisfactory.
2.
A report from you providing a detailed description of the project you
worked on, the work you did, the time you put into the assignment, the
main things you learned from the assignment, and your recommendations
about the uses and limitations of you assignment (advice to future
students).
Examples of possible internship placements:
Internships in the United States
Agencies assisting refugees and immigrants in the Capital Region or elsewhere in the
USA;
International organizations headquartered in the U.S. or with U.S. offices (United
Nations, World Bank, etc.)
U.S. offices of international NGOs (Oxfam-America, World Vision, Greenpeace,
Amnesty International etc.)
U.S. offices of international business organizations (Academy of International Business,
U.S. Council for International Business, China Business Network, etc.) ;
Organizations emphasizing multicultural issues (Asia Society, Hispanic Society of
America, etc.).
Offices of Government Agencies working on foreign trade, immigration, global
environmental issues, etc.
(NYS Dept. of Economic Development, International Trade Development; U.S.
Department of State, etc.
Internships Abroad
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Work and service learning with international organizations, non-profits, government
agencies or corporations, on issues relating to globalization. There are literally
thousands of possible opportunities. To get you thinking about the range of possibilities,
International Education and Career Services offer online access to The Big Guide to
Living and Working Overseas.
http://www.workingoverseas.com/user/issi/6840
The Office of International Education (OIE) offers a wide range of internship and service
learning opportunities as SUNY Study Abroad. If you go on a SUNY Study Abroad
program, you will receive appropriate assistance and advice in selecting your program
and on all matters pertaining to travel arrangements, health, insurance, funding, and the
recognition of credits towards your UAlbany degree.
Examples of recent UAlbany undergraduate international internship placements include:
Major global corporations, at their offices in London, Madrid and Moscow;
Broadcasting and news media companies in London;
Arts organizations in London and Hong Kong;
HIV/AIDS Clinics in Tanzania;
Schools in England, Chile, Korea and Thailand;
Community development projects in Israel, Mexico and Thailand.
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-021
Please check one:
X
Course Proposal
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
New Course
Revision of:
Number
X
Description
Cross-Listing
X
Title
X
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Globalization Studies Program
Effective Semester, Year: Fall 2010
Course Number
Current: A GLO 403
New:
Credits: 3
Course Title:
Research Project in Globalization Studies
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
A research project on an aspect of globalization, presented as a 25-40 page essay, prepared in consultation
with a faculty advisor(s).
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin:
Junior or senior standing, and permission of the Globalization Studies Director.
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is (will be) cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
This course is (will be) a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
This is a revision of the current course description. The new title emphasizes that this is a research project,
and the new description indicates that the product is a significant research paper. The pre-requisite ensures
that students cannot embark on this project without the knowledge and permission of the Globalization
Studies Director, who must be convinced that the student has a viable project, pertinent to Globalization
Studies, which can be completed within a semester.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
N/A
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies/Christopher Smith, Chair, Geography
and Planning
3/9/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s) [Copy
of e-mail approval on following page.]
Date
Dean of College
Date
Gregory Stevens
3/19/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/19/10
Form: CAS Course and Program Action Form (revised 2/24/10)
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-026A
Please check one:
X
Course Proposal
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
New Course
Revision of:
Number
X
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
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Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Globalization
Effective Semester, Year: Spring, 2011 (or asap)
Course Number
Current: GLO 103
New:
Credits:
Course Title:
Perspectives on Globalization
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
The course introduces different perspectives from the social sciences, humanities and the natural sciences used in the study of
globalization. It encourages discussion and critical thinking while covering questions such as: What is globalization? When did it
begin? What are its impacts on society? What are its impacts on the earth, its resources, and the other life forms with which we share
it? How can we study it? The course seeks to enhance a student’s ability to (1) Recognize and interpret different viewpoints from
which globalization processes are currently being studied and debated, (2) Identify the many pathways through which globalization is
transforming the daily life and conditions of existence of people and communities everywhere, and (3) identify the diverse processes
by which globalization is transforming the geo- and bio-spheres in ways that look to threaten the well-being of earth’s human and
non-human inhabitants.
The multidisciplinary perspectives on globalizing processes presented, cover among other topics, the economic configuration of
global production and distribution networks, the changing nature of the state and political power, the dynamic of global cultural
flows, along with the emergence of global natural resource constraints and environmental problems. At the same time, it reviews the
impact and responses to globalization in workplaces, households and communities from different regions of the world. Only one
version of AGLO 103 or ACAS 103 may be taken for credit
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin:
none
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
CAS 103
This course is a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
This description captures more closely the actual content of the course and is more inclusive of the topics covered.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
Not applicable.
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies
3/15/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s)
Date
Dean of College
Date
Gregory Stevens, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
3/16/10
Gregory Stevens
3/19/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/19/10
Form: CAS Course and Program Action Form (revised 2/24/10)
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-026B
Please check one:
X
Course Proposal
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
New Course
Revision of:
Number
X
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
College of Arts and Sciences
Effective Semester, Year: Spring, 2011 (or asap)
Course Number
Current: CAS 103
New:
Credits: 3
Course Title:
Perspectives on Globalization
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
The course introduces different perspectives from the social sciences, humanities and the natural sciences used in the study of
globalization. It encourages discussion and critical thinking while covering questions such as: What is globalization? When did it
begin? What are its impacts on society? What are its impacts on the earth, its resources, and the other life forms with which we share
it? How can we study it? The course seeks to enhance a student’s ability to (1) Recognize and interpret different viewpoints from
which globalization processes are currently being studied and debated, (2) Identify the many pathways through which globalization is
transforming the daily life and conditions of existence of people and communities everywhere, and (3) identify the diverse processes
by which globalization is transforming the geo- and bio-spheres in ways that look to threaten the well-being of earth’s human and
non-human inhabitants.
The multidisciplinary perspectives on globalizing processes presented, cover among other topics, the economic configuration of
global production and distribution networks, the changing nature of the state and political power, the dynamic of global cultural
flows, along with the emergence of global natural resource constraints and environmental problems. At the same time, it reviews the
impact and responses to globalization in workplaces, households and communities from different regions of the world. Only one
version of ACAS 103 or AGLO 103 may be taken for credit
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin:
none
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
GLO 103
This course is a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
This description captures more closely the actual content of the course and is more inclusive of the topics covered.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
Not applicable.
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Gregory Stevens, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
3/15/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s)
Date
Dean of College
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies
3/16/10
Gregory Stevens
3/19/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/19/10
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University at Albany – State University of New York
College of Arts and Sciences
Course and Program Action Form
Proposal No.
10-027
Please check one:
X
Course Proposal
Program Proposal
Please mark all that apply:
New Course
Revision of:
Number
X
Description
Cross-Listing
Title
Prerequisites
Shared-Resources Course
Credits
Deactivate/Activate Course (boldface & underline as appropriate)
Other (specify):
Department:
Globalization
Effective Semester, Year: Spring, 2011 or asap
Course Number
Current: GLO 266
New:
Credits:
Course Title:
India: Development Debates
Course Description to appear in Bulletin:
Analyzes the 20th and early 21st century development of India as a nation state, discussing the broad range
of ideas and policy proposals relating to wealth, poverty, socio-economic development, urbanization, and
nation-building. Reviews British colonial policies and attitudes, the ideas of important advocates of Indian
Independence, the impact of partition, national self-reliance policies and national planning in the first three
decades after Independence, and the more recent economic liberalizations and opening to the global market
and transnational investment. Only one version of A GLO 266 or GOG 266 may be taken for credit.
Prerequisites statement to be appended to description in Bulletin:
none
If S/U is to be designated as the only grading system in the course, check here:
This course is cross listed with (i.e., CAS ###):
GOG 266
This course is a shared-resources course with (i.e., CAS ###):
Explanation of proposal:
Change last sentence of bulletin description to reference GLO 266 instead of GOG 266.
Other departments or schools which offer similar or related courses and which have certified that this proposal does not overlap their
offering:
Not applicable.
Chair of Proposing Department
Date
Christine E. Bose, Interim Director, Globalization Studies
3/15/10
Approved by Chair(s) of Departments having cross-listed course(s) [Copy
of e-mail approval on following page.]
Date
Dean of College
Date
Gregory Stevens
3/19/10
Chair of Academic Programs Committee
Date
Dean of Undergraduate or Graduate Studies
Date
Janna Harton
3/19/10
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Assessed Objectives
Benchmarks
Assessment Measure
Timetable
1. Learning Objective One: Become
familiar with the basic thematic and
theoretical approaches to globalization
as an interdisciplinary field of study.
1. Understand the characteristic features of
Globalization
Course embedded assignments in GLO
103
2. Distinguish between different
theoretical/disciplinary approaches to the study of
Globalization
Course embedded assignments in GLO
103 or GLO 225
3. Demonstrate an introductory awareness of key
disciplinary perspectives that inform the study of GLO
Completion of introductory GLO
«Disciplinary Perspectives»
requirements
4. Understand the interdisciplinary nature of
Globalization and examine models that move beyond
traditional disciplinary formations
Course embedded assignments in GLO
103 or GLO 225
As completed
2 Learning Objective Two: Develop
interpretive, analytical, and critical
practices with respect to Global
Themes.
1. Understand the limits and value of particular
theoretical methods, assumptions, and positions
Course embedded assignments in
GLO303
2. Develop a theoretically informed argument about a
text, event, or process illustrative of Globalization
Course-embedded assignments in
GLO303
3 Appreciate critical stances towards Globalization:
assess impacts from a variety of perspectives on
Globalization processes
Course-embedded assignments in GLO
225
As completed
4 Gain specialized knowledge of particular
Globalization processes
Completion of «Global Perspectives»
requirements
As completed
3. Learning Objective Three: Develop
expertise in a real world application of
Globalization Studies
1. Develop expertise in a specialized Globalization
Embedded tasks in GLO 402 Internship
As completed
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subfield or topic
or GLO 403 Research Project
2. Identify connections between courses and social
processes taking place in the community or the world
outside of the University
Embedded tasks in GLO 402 Internship
or GLO 403 Research Project
As completed
4. Learning Objective Four:
Understand the particular
characteristics of world regions as the
context for global developments.
1. Gain specialized knowledge of two particular world
regions as defined in the Globalization Studies major
requirements.
Completion of «Regional Perspectives»
coursework
As completed
2. Acquire language skills according to the GLO major
requirements
Completion of Language requirement
As completed
5.Administrative Objective: Ensure
that GLO-approved courses meet needs
of major (the responsibility of the GLO
Director/Advisory Committee)
1. Ensure the core required courses (GLO 103, GLO
225, and GLO 303) of the major are taught regularly
Offering 2 of the 3 every semester
2. Ensure that «Global Perspectives» courses are being
taught regularly (once every 2-3 semesters) and that the
content of these courses satisfies the premise of Global
Perspectives requirement
Collect syllabi of all Global
Perspectives Courses
Every semester
3. Ensure that «Regional Perspectives» courses are
being taught regularly and that the content of these
courses satisfies the premise of the Regional
Perspectives requirement
Collect syllabi of all Regional
Perspectives Courses
Every other
year, beginning
in Fall 2011
4. Ensure that «Disciplinary Perspectives» course are
being taught regularly
Verify that all Disciplinary Perspectives
courses are offered regularly
Check Schedule
of Classes every
semester
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Major Academic Pathway (MAP)
Globalization Studies (36 Credit Major)
Bachelor of Arts
Fall Semester 1
AGlo 103 GC
Major - Foreign Language 1
Arts Gen Ed AR
Social Science Gen Ed SS **
Elective
Spring Semester 1
GLO Disciplinary Perspectives 1
Major - Foreign Language 2 FL
Natural Science Gen Ed NS **
Humanities Gen Ed HU **
Lower Level Writing Gen Ed LL WI
Summer 1
Consider coursework
Consider study abroad
options (possible credit for GLO
402)
Fall Semester 2
AGlo 225/AGog 225
Major - Foreign Language 3
Minor course
US Diversity and Pluralism Gen Ed DP
Information Literacy Gen Ed IL
Spring Semester 2
AGlo 303
Major - Foreign Language 4
Minor course
Natural Science Gen Ed NS **
US Historical Perspectives Gen Ed US
Summer 2
Consider a summer job
in the area of your studies
Look for shadowing
opportunities
Fall Semester 3
GLO Global Perspectives 1
GLO Regional Foci 1 BE **
Minor course
Oral Discourse Gen Ed OD
Social Science Gen Ed SS **
Spring Semester 3
GLO Disciplinary Perspectives 2
GLO Regional Foci 2
Minor course
Mathematics and Statistics Gen Ed MS
Europe Gen Ed EU **
Summer 3
Summer internship? (possible
credit for GLO 402)
Fall Semester 4
GLO Disciplinary Perspectives 3
GLO Global Perspectives 2
Minor course
Upper Level Writing Gen Ed UL WI
Elective
Spring Semester 4
AGlo 402 or 403
GLO Global Perspectives 3
Minor course
Elective
Elective
Congratulations!
** Many GLO Disciplinary Perspectives and Regional Foci classes also meet these General Education
requirements (SS, NS, BE, EU, HU)
Courses selected in the major, minor, or as electives may also satisfy General Education requirements.
General Education Requirements
Disciplinary Perspectives
AR Arts (min. 3 crs.)
HU Humanities (min. 3 crs.)
NS Natural Sciences (min. 6 crs.)
SS Social Sciences (min. 6 crs.)
Cultural and Historical Perspectives
US U.S. Historical Perspectives (min. 3 crs.)
EU Europe (min. 3 crs.)
BE Regions beyond Europe (min. 3 crs.)
GC Global and Cross-Cultural Studies (min. 3 crs.)
DP U.S. Diversity and Pluralism (min. 3 crs.)
NOTE: This is a suggested course sequence.
Communication and Reasoning Competencies
IL Information Literacy (min. 1 course)
OD Oral Discourse (min 1 course)
WI Written Discourse:
--LL Lower-level writing (min 1 course)
--UL Upper-level writing (min 1 course)
MS Mathematics and Statistics (one semester of
collegiate study, or the equivalent, of mathematics
at or above the level of pre-calculus and/or
probability, statistics, and data analysis)
FL Foreign Language (two semesters of
collegiate study, or the equivalent, of a foreign
language)
Prepared by Advisement Services – 2010
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E-mail approvals from Department Chairs (page break between departments)
AFRICANA STUDIES
From: Marcia E Sutherland
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:16 PM
To: Marlene Z Williams
Subject: RE: Globalization Courses in Africana Studies
Marlene, you are welcome.
Marcia Sutherland
From: Marlene Z Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:08 PM
To: Marcia E Sutherland
Subject: RE: Globalization Courses in Africana Studies
Thank you Professor Sutherland.
Marlene Z. Williams
Assistant to the Chair, Geography & Planning, AS 218
University at Albany
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222
Tel. 518-442-3119 - Fax. 518-442-4742
From: Marcia E Sutherland
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:43 AM
To: Marlene Z Williams
Cc: Marcia E Sutherland
Subject: RE: Globalization Courses in Africana Studies
Hi Marlene:
I gave the requested information to Dr. Bose in my March l0th email message.
Concerning AAS 386, this course is offered at least once per year. Our
Department will work with your advisors to accommodate students who wish to
enroll in these courses to fulfill the globalization requirements.
Regards,
Marcia Sutherland
From: Marlene Z Williams
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 3:44 PM
To: Marcia E Sutherland
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: Globalization Courses in Africana Studies
Importance: High
(Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
Dear Professor Sutherland,
I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list a courses in
your Department as electives in the faculty-initiated interdisciplinary major in
Globalization. To meet the current strong student interest in this major, we are
revising the curriculum, while simultaneously deactivating the combined
Major/Minor which had not attracted any students. Through discussions with
Chairs, faculty, advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe
will streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by including
electives that are readily available for students in the major.
You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will fit the
academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The committee working on
this has narrowed the choices down within the curriculum to include those
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courses that are most frequently offered. At the upper division, we have
included courses that have a lower number of prerequisites on the assumption
that our students most often will be doing a major or a minor in this area.
At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that most of
the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once every two years),
and that your Department will work with our advisors to accommodate these
students in these courses? Time is of the essence and a response by email will
be most helpful as we prepare the revision for routing through the processes of
governance. Please “reply all” to this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you
for your help.
Sincerely,
Christine Bose, Chair
Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
[cb308@albany.edu]
Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies [cjsmith@albany.edu]
AAS 219 Introduction to African/African-American History
AAS 311 History of Slavery in the West
AAS 286 / HIS 286 African Civilizations
AAS 287 / HIS 287 Africa in the Modern World
AAS 322 Developing African Nations
AAS 386 / HIS 386 Race and Conflict in South Africa
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ANTHROPOLOGY
From: g.broadwell@gmail.com [mailto:g.broadwell@gmail.com] On Behalf Of George
Aaron Broadwell
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 2:40 PM
To: Marlene Z Williams
Subject: Re: FW: Globalization Courses in Anthropology
Dear Marlene,
Yes, certainly.
Best wishes,
GAB
On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Marlene Z Williams <mwilliams@albany.edu>
wrote:
Professor Broadwell,
It is wonderful news that the courses are regularly taught. Do we have your
permission to list them as electives?
Marlene Z. Williams
Assistant to the Chair, Geography & Planning, AS 218
University at Albany
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222
Tel. 518-442-3119 - Fax. 518-442-4742
From: g.broadwell@gmail.com [mailto:g.broadwell@gmail.com] On Behalf Of George
Aaron Broadwell
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 1:13 PM
To: Marlene Z Williams; Christopher Smith; cb308@albany.edu
Subject: Re: FW: Globalization Courses in Anthropology
Dear Marlene,
We have checked, and all the courses listed below for Anthropology are regularly
taught.
Thanks,
Aaron Broadwell
On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 10:21 AM, Marlene Z Williams <mwilliams@albany.edu>
wrote:
Professor Broadwell,
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A friendly reminder that Professor Smith and Professor Bose have indicated that
a response on or before Monday March 15th would be very helpful. Thank you for
your cooperation.
Marlene Z. Williams
Assistant to the Chair, Geography & Planning, AS 218
University at Albany
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222
Tel. 518-442-3119 - Fax. 518-442-4742
From: Marlene Z Williams
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 3:50 PM
To: George Aaron Broadwell
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: Globalization Courses in Anthropology
Importance: High
(Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
Dear Professor Broadwell,
I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list courses in your
Department as electives in the faculty-initiated interdisciplinary major in
Globalization. To meet the current strong student interest in this major, we are
revising the curriculum, while simultaneously deactivating the combined
Major/Minor which had not attracted any students. Through discussions with
Chairs, faculty, advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe
will streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by including
electives that are readily available for students in the major.
You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will fit the
academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The committee working on
this has narrowed the choices down within the curriculum to include those
courses that are most frequently offered. At the upper division, we have
included courses that have a lower number of prerequisites on the assumption
that our students most often will be doing a major or a minor in this area.
At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that most of
the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once every two years),
and that your Department will work with our advisors to accommodate these
students in these courses? Time is of the essence and a response by email will
be most helpful as we prepare the revision for routing through the processes of
governance. Please “reply all” to this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you
for your help.
Sincerely,
Christine Bose, Chair
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Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
[cb308@albany.edu]
Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies [cjsmith@albany.edu]
ANT 108 Cultural Anthropology
ANT 119 The City and Human Health
ANT 340 Latin American Social Movements
ANT 341 Ethnology of Mesoamerica
ANT 355 Environment, Economy, and Culture
ANT 360 Economics and Culture in a Globalizing World
ANT 372 Urban Anthropology
ANT 418 Culture, Environment, and Health
--
George Aaron Broadwell
Dept of Anthropology
UAlbany SUNY | Albany NY 12222
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ATMOSPHERIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Thorncroft [mailto:chris@atmos.albany.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 3:10 PM
To: Marlene Z Williams
Cc: Chris Thorncroft; Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: Re: Globalization Courses in Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
Marlene
We are fine with your proposal
Chris
> (Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
>
>
>
> Dear Professor Thorncraft,
>
>
>
> I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list a
> courses in your Department as electives in the faculty-initiated
> interdisciplinary major in Globalization. To meet the current strong
> student interest in this major, we are revising the curriculum, while
> simultaneously deactivating the combined Major/Minor which had not
> attracted any students. Through discussions with Chairs, faculty,
> advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe will
> streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by
> including electives that are readily available for students in the major.
>
> You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will
> fit the academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The
> committee working on this has narrowed the choices down within the
> curriculum to include those courses that are most frequently offered.
> At the upper division, we have included courses that have a lower
> number of prerequisites on the assumption that our students most often
> will be doing a major or a minor in this area.
>
> At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that
> most of the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once
> every two years), and that your Department will work with our advisors
> to accommodate these students in these courses? Time is of the essence
> and a response by email will be most helpful as we prepare the
> revision for routing through the processes of governance. Please
> “reply all” to this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you for your help.
>
> Sincerely,
> Christine Bose, Chair
>
> Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
> [cb308@albany.edu]
>
> Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies
> [cjsmith@albany.edu]
>
> *ATM 100 The Atmosphere*
> *ATM 107 The Oceans*
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard S Zitomer
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 9:03 AM
To: cb308@albany.edu
Cc: Marlene Z Williams; Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: RE: GLO enrollment estimates in Biological Sciences
We can certainly accommodate several students in each course per year without
difficulty.
Richard S. Zitomer, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
University at Albany/SUNY
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222
-----Original Message-----
From: cb308@albany.edu [mailto:cb308@albany.edu]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 10:18 PM
To: Richard S Zitomer
Cc: Marlene Z Williams; Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: GLO enrollment estimates in Biological Sciences
Dear Richard,
At the moment their are 30 Globalization majors and 10 intended majors;
we don't expect the enrollment to explode in numbers.
Bio 316 is one of 25 options from which our students can choose three
courses--so I do not anticipate that many students would take that
course--probably only 1-2 per year.
Bio 230 is one of 5 courses that the majors can choose from. It is
already chosen by a few of our majors, so I would anticipate at least 3
per year, and perhaps up to 5-8.
Best, Chris Bose
> Biogeography has not been offered in several years. Bio230 and 316 are
> offered regularly. I should warn you that Ecology is a very
> mathematically based course.
>
>
>
> Before I can agree to accommodate your students in Bio230 and Bio316, I
> will need an estimate of the number of students that would be expected
> in the major and who might take these courses.
>
>
>
> Richard S. Zitomer, Ph.D.
>
> Professor and Chair
>
> Department of Biological Sciences
>
> University at Albany/SUNY
>
> 1400 Washington Ave.
>
> Albany, NY 12222
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Marlene Z Williams
> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 3:56 PM
> To: Richard S Zitomer
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> Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
> Subject: Globalization Courses in Biological Sciences
> Importance: High
>
>
>
> (Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
>
>
>
> Dear Professor Zitomer,
>
>
>
> I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list
> courses in your Department as electives in the faculty-initiated
> interdisciplinary major in Globalization. To meet the current strong
> student interest in this major, we are revising the curriculum, while
> simultaneously deactivating the combined Major/Minor which had not
> attracted any students. Through discussions with Chairs, faculty,
> advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe will
> streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by
> including electives that are readily available for students in the
> major.
>
>
> You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will
> fit the academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The
> committee working on this has narrowed the choices down within the
> curriculum to include those courses that are most frequently offered.
> At the upper division, we have included courses that have a lower number
> of prerequisites on the assumption that our students most often will be
> doing a major or a minor in this area.
>
>
> At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that
> most of the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once
> every two years), and that your Department will work with our advisors
> to accommodate these students in these courses? Time is of the essence
> and a response by email will be most helpful as we prepare the revision
> for routing through the processes of governance. Please "reply all" to
> this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you for your help.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Christine Bose, Chair
>
> Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
> [cb308@albany.edu]
>
> Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies
> [cjsmith@albany.edu]
>
> BIO 230 People and Resources in Ecological Perspective
> BIO 316 Biogeography (3)
> BIO 320 Ecology (3)
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EAST ASIAN STUDIES, CHINESE STUDIES & JAPANESE STUDIES
From: Anthony DeBlasi
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:07 PM
To: Marlene Z Williams; Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Cc: Anthony DeBlasi
Subject: Globalization Courses in East Asian Studies, Chinese Studies & Japanese
Studies (update)
Dear Chris, Chris, and Marlene,
This e-mail serves as the agreement of the Department of East Asian Studies in
listing the following courses as electives within the Globalization Studies
major:
EAS 270 (= WSS 270) Women in East Asian Literature
EAC 380 (= HIS 380) History of China II
EAJ 385 (= HIS 385) History of Japan II
EAJ 391 World War II: The Japanese View
EAJ 395 History of Women in Modern Japan
The Department also agrees to offer these courses regularly and to assist the
Director of the Globalization Studies Program in securing seats for
Globalization Studies majors.
Most of these courses are offered at least every two years. EAC 380 and EAJ 385
are offered every spring semester.
Please let me know if you need anything else.
Sincerely,
Anthony DeBlasi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of East Asian Studies
University at Albany
Albany, NY 12222
Ph. (518) 442-5316
Fax. (518) 442-4118
From: Marlene Z Williams
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 10:34 AM
To: Anthony DeBlasi
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: FW: Globalization Courses in East Asian Studies, Chinese Studies &
Japanese Studies
Importance: High
Professor DeBlasi,
A friendly reminder that Professor Smith and Professor Bose have indicated that
a response on or before Monday March 15th would be very helpful. Thank you for
your cooperation.
Marlene Z. Williams
Assistant to the Chair, Geography & Planning, AS 218
University at Albany
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222
Tel. 518-442-3119 - Fax. 518-442-4742
From: Marlene Z Williams
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:00 PM
To: Anthony DeBlasi
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: Globalization Courses in East Asian Studies, Chinese Studies & Japanese
Studies
Importance: High
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(Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
Dear Professor DeBlasi,
I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list courses in your
Department as electives in the faculty-initiated interdisciplinary major in
Globalization. To meet the current strong student interest in this major, we are
revising the curriculum, while simultaneously deactivating the combined
Major/Minor which had not attracted any students. Through discussions with
Chairs, faculty, advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe
will streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by including
electives that are readily available for students in the major.
You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will fit the
academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The committee working on
this has narrowed the choices down within the curriculum to include those
courses that are most frequently offered. At the upper division, we have
included courses that have a lower number of prerequisites on the assumption
that our students most often will be doing a major or a minor in this area.
At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that most of
the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once every two years),
and that your Department will work with our advisors to accommodate these
students in these courses? Time is of the essence and a response by email will
be most helpful as we prepare the revision for routing through the processes of
governance. Please “reply all” to this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you
for your help.
Sincerely,
Christine Bose, Chair
Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
[cb308@albany.edu]
Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies [cjsmith@albany.edu]
EAS 270 Women in East Asian Literature
EAC 380/HIS 380 History of China II
EAJ 385/HIS 385 History of Japan II
EAJ 391 Meiji Literature in Translation
EAJ 395 History of Women in Modern Japan
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ECONOMICS
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Kinal [mailto:twk58@albany.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 3:37 PM
To: cb308@albany.edu
Cc: Jogindar S Uppal; Kajal Lahiri; Michael J Sattinger; Marlene Z Williams;
Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: Re: Globalization Courses in Economics--OK-Kinal
Chris:
Right now the preference is for "Developing Economies," but it hasn't been
officially changed yet.
-Terry
----- Original Message -----
From: <cb308@albany.edu>
To: "Terry Kinal" <twk58@albany.edu>
Cc: "Marlene Z Williams" <mwilliams@albany.edu>; "Christopher Smith"
<cjsmith@albany.edu>; "Christine E Bose" <c.bose@albany.edu>; "Michael
Sattinger" <m.sattinger@albany.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 2:57 PM
Subject: Globalization Courses in Economics--OK-Kinal
> Hi Terry,
> Thanks very much. In truth 110,111, and 130 are the courses our majors are
> most likely to take. What will be the new title for ECO 130, so we list it
> correctly?
> Warmly, Chris Bose
>
>
>> The economics department offers the following courses on a regular basis
>> (at least once a year):
>> ECO 110 Principles of Economics I: Micro Economics
>> ECO 111 Principles of Economics II: Macro Economics
>> ECO 130 (The title is being changed, but not the content)
>> ECO 330 Economics of Development
>> ECO 360 International Economic Relations
>> ECO 385 Environmental Economics
>>
>> The following two courses are rarely offered:
>> ECO 385Z Environmental Economics is offered occasionally
>> ECO 362/362Z (= A EAS 362/362Z) Economies of Japan and Korea
>> ECO 361 (= LCS 361) Development of the Latin American Economy
>>
>> Certainly we will make every effort to accomodate Globalization Studies
>> students in these courses. All 300 level courses require Eco 110 and Eco
>> 111 as prerequisites; Eco 130 has no prerequisite. Please let me know if
>> you have any questions.
>>
>> -Terry
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Marlene Z Williams
>> To: Terrence W Kinal
>> Cc: Christopher Smith ; Christine E Bose
>> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:03 PM
>> Subject: Globalization Courses in Economics
>>
>>
>> (Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
>>
>> Dear Professor Kinal,
>>
>> I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list
>> courses in your Department as electives in the faculty-initiated
>> interdisciplinary major in Globalization. To meet the current strong
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>> student interest in this major, we are revising the curriculum, while
>> simultaneously deactivating the combined Major/Minor which had not
>> attracted any students. Through discussions with Chairs, faculty,
>> advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe will
>> streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by
>> including electives that are readily available for students in the
>> major.
>>
>>
>>
>> You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will
>> fit the academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The
>> committee working on this has narrowed the choices down within the
>> curriculum to include those courses that are most frequently offered.
>> At the upper division, we have included courses that have a lower number
>> of prerequisites on the assumption that our students most often will be
>> doing a major or a minor in this area.
>>
>>
>>
>> At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that
>> most of the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once
>> every two years), and that your Department will work with our advisors
>> to accommodate these students in these courses? Time is of the essence
>> and a response by email will be most helpful as we prepare the revision
>> for routing through the processes of governance. Please "reply all" to
>> this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>>
>>
>> Christine Bose, Chair
>>
>> Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
>> [cb308@albany.edu]
>>
>> Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies
>> [cjsmith@albany.edu]
>>
>>
>>
>> ECO 110 Principles of Economics I: Micro Economics
>> ECO 111Principles of Economics II: Macro Economics
>> ECO 130 Third World (Developing) Economies: An Interdisciplinary
>> Profile
>> ECO 330 Economics of Development
>> ECO 360 International Economic Relations
>> ECO 385/385Z Environmental Economics
>> ECO 362/362Z (= A EAS 362/362Z) Economies of Japan and Korea
>> ECO 361 (= LCS 361) Development of the Latin American Economy
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ENGLISH
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Hill [mailto:mikehill@albany.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:34 AM
To: cb308@albany.edu
Cc: Marlene Z Williams; Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose; Bret Benjamin;
Helene E Scheck; Liz Lauenstein
Subject: Re: Globalization Courses in English/back
Importance: High
Understood. I cc. Helene et. al. for future reference. Best, Mike
> Hi Mike,
>
> Having these courses taught every other year is fine. GLO students won't
> be taking all of them, they are part of a selection for them--so as long
> as some are offered each year, all don't need to be offered each year.
>
> We assume that prerequisites hold for all students entering the class.
> Most of our students will take non-prereq. classes, but those with minors
> in English might prefer the higher level courses.
>
> Thanks for your help, Best, Chris Bose
>
>
>> Christine and/or Chris,
>>
>> Would you be able to address Professor Hill's concerns?
>>
>> Marlene Z. Williams
>> Assistant to the Chair, Geography & Planning, AS 218
>> University at Albany
>> 1400 Washington Ave.
>> Albany, NY 12222
>>
>> Tel. 518-442-3119 - Fax. 518-442-4742
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Mike Hill [mailto:mikehill@albany.edu]
>> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 6:18 PM
>> To: Marlene Z Williams
>> Cc: Liz Lauenstein; Bret Benjamin; Helene E Scheck
>> Subject: Re: FW: Revised: Globalization Courses in English/back
>> Importance: High
>>
>> Hi Marlene--
>>
>> I don't see a problem with is on the face of it.
>>
>> However, some of these courses may not always be offered as frequently
>> as
>> you need because faculty availability and preference will factor into
>> scheduling. Once every two years would be likely for most of them,
>> but
>> this will take some planning w/ our current and future UG DIrectors. I
>> gather your advisors will give us appropriate time to plan
>>
>> Also, students may not take the 400 level courses without the
>> pre-requisite course, ENG210. Is there as similar prereq. for the GS
>> students?
>>
>> Since I know Bret is working closely on the Glolbalization initiative,
>> I'll cc. he, our UGD, and Liz Lauenstein, as well.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> --Mike
>>
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>>
>>> Professor Hill,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> A friendly reminder that Professor Smith and Professor Bose have
>>> indicated that a response on or before Monday March 15th would be very
>>> helpful. Thank you for your cooperation.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Marlene Z. Williams
>>> Assistant to the Chair, Geography & Planning, AS 218
>>> University at Albany
>>> 1400 Washington Ave.
>>> Albany, NY 12222
>>> Tel. 518-442-3119 - Fax. 518-442-4742
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Marlene Z Williams
>>> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:57 PM
>>> To: Michael K Hill
>>> Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
>>> Subject: Revised: Globalization Courses in English
>>> Importance: High
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> (Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dear Professor Hill,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list a
>>> courses in your Department as electives in the faculty-initiated
>>> interdisciplinary major in Globalization. To meet the current strong
>>> student interest in this major, we are revising the curriculum, while
>>> simultaneously deactivating the combined Major/Minor which had not
>>> attracted any students. Through discussions with Chairs, faculty,
>>> advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe will
>>> streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by
>>> including electives that are readily available for students in the
>>> major.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will
>>> fit the academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The
>>> committee working on this has narrowed the choices down within the
>>> curriculum to include those courses that are most frequently offered.
>>> At the upper division, we have included courses that have a lower
>> number
>>> of prerequisites on the assumption that our students most often will
>> be
>>> doing a major or a minor in this area.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that
>>> most of the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once
>>> every two years), and that your Department will work with our advisors
>>> to accommodate these students in these courses? Time is of the
>> essence
>>> and a response by email will be most helpful as we prepare the
>> revision
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>>> for routing through the processes of governance. Please "reply all" to
>>> this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Christine Bose, Chair
>>>
>>> Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
>>> [cb308@albany.edu]
>>>
>>> Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies
>>> [cjsmith@albany.edu]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ENG 372 Transnational Literature
>>> ENG 460/460Y Topics in Transnational Studies
>>> ENG 355 Studies in Film
>>> ENG 362 (=WSS 362) Critical Approaches to Gender and Sexuality in
>>> Literature
>>> ENG 366 (= WSS 366) Critical Approaches to Ethnicity in Literature
>>> ENG 369 African American Literature
>>> ENG 374 Cultural Studies
>>> ENG 373 Literature of the Americas
>>
>>
>> Mike Hill
>> Associate Professor &
>> Department Chair, English
>> University at Albany, SUNY
>> 1400 Washington Ave.
>> Albany, NY 12222
>
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GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING
From: Marlene Z Williams
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:20 AM
To: Christine E Bose
Subject: FW: Globalization Courses in Dept of Geography and Planning
From: Christopher Smith
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:07 AM
To: Marlene Z Williams
Subject: RE: Globalization Courses in Dept of Geography and Planning
Dear Ms Williams
I am happy to oblige, and can tell you for sure that all of the GOG classes
listed in your memo will be taught regularly, and that I, and my colleagues will
be happy to work with your advisors in the future.
CJSmith
Chair, G/P
From: Marlene Z Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:48 PM
To: Christopher Smith
Cc: Christine E Bose
Subject: Globalization Courses in Dept of Geography and Planning
(Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
Dear Professor Smith,
I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list courses in your
Department as electives in the faculty-initiated interdisciplinary major in
Globalization. To meet the current strong student interest in this major, we are
revising the curriculum, while simultaneously deactivating the combined
Major/Minor which had not attracted any students. Through discussions with
Chairs, faculty, advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe
will streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by including
electives that are readily available for students in the major.
You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will fit the
academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The committee working on
this has narrowed the choices down within the curriculum to include those
courses that are most frequently offered. At the upper division, we have
included courses that have a lower number of prerequisites on the assumption
that our students most often will be doing a major or a minor in this area.
At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that most of
the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once every two years),
and that your Department will work with our advisors to accommodate these
students in these courses? Time is of the essence and a response by email will
be most helpful as we prepare the revision for routing through the processes of
governance. Please “reply all” to this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you
for your help.
Sincerely,
Christine Bose, Chair
Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
[cb308@albany.edu]
Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies [cjsmith@albany.edu]
GOG 101 Introduction to the Physical Environment
GOG 102 Place, Space, and Landscape
GOG 304 Climatology
GOG 344 World Populations
GOG 160/EAC 160 China in the Post-Utopian Age
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GOG 260/GLO260/EAC260 China in the Global Arena?
GOG 266/GLO 266 India Development Debates
GOG 350 (=EAC 350) Urban Development in China
GOG 366/ GLO 366 India: Field Study of Development Issues
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HISTORY
-----Original Message-----
From: cb308@albany.edu [mailto:cb308@albany.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:45 AM
To: Richard S Fogarty
Cc: cb308@albany.edu; Christopher Smith; Marlene Z Williams; Richard F Hamm;
Irene M Andrea; Iris Berger; Anthony DeBlasi; Gregory Stevens
Subject: Globalization Courses in History
Thanks Rick--I totally understand...we are doing a large GLO advising
session today.
Given your enthusiasm, and the key nature of history courses for our
major, we will keep all those courses in our major, with the understanding
that your resources may be limited in the short term. And, yes, we can
revisit the courses in another year.
Thanks for your help. Chris Bose
Marlene...This is MOU for history.
> Chris,
>
> Sorry for the delay in responding, but preregistration has begun here
> and I was up to my eyeballs in students and AVNs all day yesterday.
> Those three courses are reasonably likely to be taught during the next
> two years, but that will depend upon the availability of adjuncts who
> normally teach the courses, and/or whom we hire as a lecturer in world
> history for next year (if a specialist in southeast Asia, then 378, if a
> specialist in Islam/Middle East, then perhaps 382 and 383.
>
> I'm sorry we can't be more committal than that. There is also the
> possibility that we will have other courses offered that may appeal to
> your students, and we can revisit this issue on a sort on rolling basis
> as your major picks up steam and as our staffing situation develops here
> in the History Department.
>
> Best,
>
> Rick
>
> Richard S. Fogarty
> Assistant Professor of History
> Department of History
> University at Albany, State University of New York
> 1400 Washington Avenue
> Albany, NY 12222
> PH: 518-442-5344
> FX: 518-442-5301
> rfogarty@albany.edu
>
>
>
> cb308@albany.edu wrote:
>> Hi Richard,
>> We have no problem with limiting these courses to 5 GLO students each,
>> especially at this juncture.
>> Will HIS 378, 382, and 383 be taught in the next two years by adjuncts
>> or
>> by persons from other allied departments (EAS for example) or not at
>> all,
>> do you think?
>> Chris Bose
>>
>>
>>
>>> Dear Christine and Christopher,
>>>
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>>> I am responding to your query about listing History courses as part of
>>> the Globalization Studies Major. I have copied the department chair,
>>> Richard Hamm, as well as Professors Iris Berger and Tony DeBlasi, who
>>> are on the reorganized major's advisory committee and have been
>>> involved
>>> in discussions about our department's participation. Having discussed
>>> the matter thoroughly in our Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, I can
>>> report that many of our faculty members are enthusiastic about
>>> participating in the Globalization Studies major. We would be happy to
>>> have the courses you list below as part of the interdisciplinary course
>>> of study, but we also would like to make you aware of several
>>> conditions
>>> that may affect the availability of these courses to students.
>>>
>>> A number of the courses you have indicated below are not currently
>>> taught as regularly as you might desire. We lack the specialized
>>> regular, tenure-track faculty to staff 378, 382, and 383, while an
>>> impending retirement at the end of this year will see 312 potentially
>>> also taught be adjuncts (if at all). So although some of these have
>>> been taught fairly regularly in the recent past, we cannot guarantee
>>> what the future may hold. History 345 and 353 are not currently taught
>>> more frequently than once every three years, though the faculty
>>> currently responsible for these courses have indicated a willingness to
>>> offer them more frequently in order to accommodate some Globalization
>>> Studies majors.
>>>
>>> The second concern that our department has is our ability to serve our
>>> own majors with shrinking faculty, instructor, and teaching assistant
>>> resources. This is, of course, a university-wide problem, and we hope
>>> that the situation will not last forever, but we want to be sure we can
>>> accommodate our very large number of History majors (currently at least
>>> 600) in our upper-level classes so they may move expeditiously through
>>> the curriculum. So what we propose is limiting the number of
>>> Globalization Studies students enrolled in each of these courses in any
>>> one semester to no more than 5. Since the major is fairly small at
>>> this
>>> point and the History courses represent but a few choices in a part of
>>> your major that offers many, this will probably present a problem
>>> neither for our instructors and majors, nor for your majors. As
>>> circumstances change--the number of Globalization Studies majors
>>> increases, or resources become available and we can offer the courses
>>> more frequently, or we add new courses that may be appropriate for your
>>> students, for example (of course, the opposite of these things might
>>> happen too, but we certainly hope not)--we can revisit the issue and
>>> make the appropriate changes to our policies.
>>>
>>> We want to make clear, despite the evident caution expressed above,
>>> that
>>> we are not unenthusiastic about participating, quite the opposite, in
>>> fact. As one of my colleagues put it, "My willingness to list is
>>> grounded on two thoughts. First, I think that anyone studying
>>> globalization needs to understand global processes in a historical
>>> perspective. Second, I think students interested in globalization
>>> could
>>> potentially be very motivated and interesting students to have in our
>>> courses, adding lively voices and greater sophistication to course
>>> conversations." We would, however, like to be sure that we approach
>>> these decisions in a way that ensures both History and Globalization
>>> Studies students alike have all the opportunities and flexibility they
>>> deserve.
>>>
>>> Please do not hesitate to contact me with any additional questions or
>>> concerns.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Rick Fogarty (Director of Undergraduate Studies)
>>>
>>> > *From:* Marlene Z Williams
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>>> > *Sent:* Monday, March 08, 2010 4:14 PM
>>> > *To:* Richard F Hamm
>>> > *Cc:* Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
>>> > *Subject:* Globalization Courses in History
>>> > *Importance:* High
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > (Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E.
>>> Bose)
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Dear Professor Hamm,
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list
>>> > courses in your Department as electives in the faculty-initiated
>>> > interdisciplinary major in Globalization. To meet the current strong
>>> > student interest in this major, we are revising the curriculum,
>>> while
>>> > simultaneously deactivating the combined Major/Minor which had not
>>> > attracted any students. Through discussions with Chairs, faculty,
>>> > advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe will
>>> > streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by
>>> > including electives that are readily available for students in the
>>> major.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > You will find below the courses in your Department that we think
>>> will
>>> > fit the academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The
>>> > committee working on this has narrowed the choices down within the
>>> > curriculum to include those courses that are most frequently
>>> > offered. At the upper division, we have included courses that have
>>> a
>>> > lower number of prerequisites on the assumption that our students
>>> most
>>> > often will be doing a major or a minor in this area.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate
>>> that
>>> > most of the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least
>>> once
>>> > every two years), and that your Department will work with our
>>> advisors
>>> > to accommodate these students in these courses? Time is of the
>>> > essence and a response by email will be most helpful as we prepare
>>> the
>>> > revision for routing through the processes of governance. Please
>>> > "_reply all_" to this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you for
>>> your
>>> > help.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Sincerely,
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Christine Bose, Chair
>>> >
>>> > Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
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>>> > [cb308@albany.edu <mailto:cb308@albany.edu>]
>>> >
>>> > Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies
>>> > [cjsmith@albany.edu <mailto:cjsmith@albany.edu>]
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > * *
>>> >
>>> > * *
>>> >
>>> > *HIS 378 History of South Asian Civilization II*
>>> >
>>> > *HIS 382 History of the Middle East II*
>>> >
>>> > *HIS 383 The Arab-Israeli Conflict in Historical Perspective*
>>> >
>>> > *HIS 312 History of American Foreign Policy II*
>>> >
>>> > *HIS 345 Europe Since 1945*
>>> >
>>> > *HIS 353 History of Eastern Europe II*
>>> >
>>> > *HIS 367/367Z Contemporary Latin America*
>>> >
>>> > *HIS 451 (=WSS 451; =LCS 451) Gender & Class in Latin American
>>> > Development*
>>> >
>>>
>>> --
>>> Richard S. Fogarty
>>> Assistant Professor of History
>>> Department of History
>>> University at Albany, State University of New York
>>> 1400 Washington Avenue
>>> Albany, NY 12222
>>> PH: 518-442-5344
>>> FX: 518-442-5301
>>> rfogarty@albany.edu
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JUDAIC STUDIES
From: Joel Berkowitz
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:31 AM
To: Marlene Z Williams
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: RE: Globalization Course in Judaic Studies
Dear Marlene,
Thanks for your message. I just ran this by Barry Trachtenberg, who created and
teaches this course. His response: "Absolutely. I think that it fits in very
well and I'd love to attract more students to the course. I'd be happy to teach
it every two years." We will be happy to work with you to accommodate
Globalization majors in the course.
Best wishes,
Joel
From: Marlene Z Williams
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:18 PM
To: Joel Berkowitz
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: Globalization Course in Judaic Studies
Importance: High
(Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
Dear Professor Berkowitz,
I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list a course in your
Department as an elective in the faculty-initiated interdisciplinary major in
Globalization. To meet the current strong student interest in this major, we are
revising the curriculum, while simultaneously deactivating the combined
Major/Minor which had not attracted any students. Through discussions with
Chairs, faculty, advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe
will streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by including
electives that are readily available for students in the major.
You will find below the course in your Department that we think will fit the
academic needs of our majors as a relevant elective. The committee working on
this has narrowed the choices down within the curriculum to include those
courses that are most frequently offered. At the upper division, we have
included courses that have a lower number of prerequisites on the assumption
that our students most often will be doing a major or a minor in this area.
At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that the
course listed below is offered regularly (at least once every two years), and
that your Department will work with our advisors to accommodate the students in
this course? Time is of the essence and a response by email will be most
helpful as we prepare the revision for routing through the processes of
governance. Please “reply all” to this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you
for your help.
Sincerely,
Christine Bose, Chair
Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
[cb308@albany.edu]
Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies [cjsmith@albany.edu]
JST 245 Imagining the Jewish Nation
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LATIN AMERICAN, CARIBBEAN & U.S. LATINO STUDIES
-----Original Message-----
From: Glyne A Griffith
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 6:03 PM
To: Marlene Z Williams
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: RE: Revised: Globalization Courses in Latin American, Caribbean & U.S.
Latino Studies
Dear Colleagues,
You have my permission, as the current LACS chair, to proceed with such a
listing.
Cheers,
Glyne
-----Original Message-----
From: Marlene Z Williams
Sent: Mon 08-Mar-10 17:01
To: Glyne A Griffith
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: Revised: Globalization Courses in Latin American, Caribbean & U.S.
Latino Studies
(Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
Dear Professor Griffith,
I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list a courses in
your Department as electives in the faculty-initiated interdisciplinary major in
Globalization. To meet the current strong student interest in this major, we are
revising the curriculum, while simultaneously deactivating the combined
Major/Minor which had not attracted any students. Through discussions with
Chairs, faculty, advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe
will streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by including
electives that are readily available for students in the major.
You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will fit the
academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The committee working on
this has narrowed the choices down within the curriculum to include those
courses that are most frequently offered. At the upper division, we have
included courses that have a lower number of prerequisites on the assumption
that our students most often will be doing a major or a minor in this area.
At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that most of
the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once every two years),
and that your Department will work with our advisors to accommodate these
students in these courses? Time is of the essence and a response by email will
be most helpful as we prepare the revision for routing through the processes of
governance. Please "reply all" to this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you
for your help.
Sincerely,
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Christine Bose, Chair
Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
[cb308@albany.edu]
Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies [cjsmith@albany.edu]
LCS 201 Latino USA
LCS 358 Globalization and Culture in the Americas
LCS 359 Workers and Globalization in the Americas
LCS 374 (=LLC 374) International Migration and Transnationalism
LCS 203 Afro-Latin America
LCS 216 (=MUS 216) Music and Society in Latin America
LCS 269 (=AAS 269, ANT 269) The Caribbean: People, History, and Culture
LCS 315 Film in Contemporary Latin America
LCS 407 Three Island Revolutions
LCS 410 Tourism, Culture, and Identities
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LANGUAGES LITERATURES AND CULTURES
-----Original Message-----
From: Jean-Francois Briere [mailto:jfbriere@albany.edu]
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:46 PM
To: Marlene Z Williams
Cc: Jean-Francois Briere; Christopher Smith
Subject: Re: Revised: Globalization Courses in Languages Literatures and
Cultures
Importance: High
Dear Colleagues,
Most of the courses mentioned in the message below will be taught at least
once every two semesters, except FRE 338 (French Cinema and Society). The
course in French cinema that is much more likely to be offered once every
two semesters is FRE 238 (Great Classics of French Cinema). Other courses
like ITA 318 and RUS 280 also deal in part with "classic" Italian and
Russian cinema. The same is true for LLC 275 (European Cinema and Society)
where about a quarter of films studied are recent, the rest being
considered "classic". The description of LLC 275 delineates it as a course
emphasizing the symbiotic evolution of various "national" art forms in
Europe in the 20th century:
"This course, taught entirely in English, explores the symbiotic evolution
of European cinema and society from the silent era through the present,
focusing on representative films from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and
the Soviet Union/Russia. We will approach film not only as an art form
whose stylistic and technological dimensions have shifted over the past
century, but also as a collective representation that provides insight
into social, political, and cultural issues. We will also investigate how
cinema has shaped national identities and promoted both international
competition and collaboration. In so doing, our study of film will
naturally open onto a variety of other disciplines, such as history,
psychology, sociology, political science, and gender studies".
We should certainly keep LLC 275. So, if that's OK with you, the only
change should be: delete FRE 338 and replace it with FRE 238 which is
offered more frequently.
Our department will work with our advisors to ensure that GLO majors find
seats in these courses.
Best,
Jean-Francois
Jean-Francois Briere
Professor of French Studies and Chair
Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures
University at Albany/SUNY
(518) 442-4439
jfbriere@albany.edu
> (Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
>
>
>
> Dear Professor Briere,
>
>
>
> I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list courses
in your Department as electives in the faculty-initiated
> interdisciplinary major in Globalization. To meet the current strong
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student interest in this major, we are revising the curriculum, while
simultaneously deactivating the combined Major/Minor which had not
attracted any students. Through discussions with Chairs, faculty,
advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe will
streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by
> including electives that are readily available for students in the
major.
>
>
>
> You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will
fit the academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The
committee working on this has narrowed the choices down within the
curriculum to include those courses that are most frequently offered. At
the upper division, we have included courses that have a lower number of
prerequisites on the assumption that our students most often will be doing
a major or a minor in this area.
>
>
>
> At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that
most of the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once
every two years), and that your Department will work with our advisors to
accommodate these students in these courses? Time is of the essence and
a response by email will be most helpful as we prepare the revision for
routing through the processes of governance. Please "reply all" to this
email by Monday March 15th. Thank you for your help.
>
>
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Christine Bose, Chair
>
> Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
[cb308@albany.edu]
>
> Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies
> [cjsmith@albany.edu]
>
>
>
>
>
> LLC courses-General, French, Italian, and Russian:
>
> LLC 275 European Cinema and Society
>
> FRE 208 Haiti through Film and Literature
> FRE 218 Contemporary France
>
> FRE 281 French Canada through Film and Literature
>
> FRE 338 French Cinema and Society
>
> FRE 341 Introduction to Global French Studies (prerequisite FRE 301)
>
> ITA 316 Contemporary Italy: From Unification to the Present
>
> ITA 318 Italian Cinema and Literature
>
> RUS 162 Russia Today
>
> RUS 252 Masterpieces of 20th Century Russian Literature
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>
> RUS 253 Contemporary Russian Literature
>
> RUS 280 Soviet and Russian Cinema
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PHILOSOPHY
-----Original Message-----
From: jon.mandle@gmail.com [mailto:jon.mandle@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Jon Mandle
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 1:56 PM
To: Marlene Z Williams
Cc: Rachel Cohon
Subject: Re: Globalization Course in Philosophy
Yes, we would be happy to have you include our Global Justice course
as an elective in the Globalization major.
I created and taught the course for the first time a few years ago.
Another faculty member has taught it more recently. Currently, we do
not have it on any official rotation cycle, but I don't see any
obstacle to offering it every two years.
It is not scheduled for fall, 2010, but we will be working on our
spring, 2011 schedule soon, and I will see whether it will be possible
to include it.
-Jon
On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 4:34 PM, Marlene Z Williams <mwilliams@albany.edu> wrote:
> (Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
>
> Dear Professor Mandle,
> I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list a course in
> your Department as an elective in the faculty-initiated interdisciplinary
> major in Globalization. To meet the current strong student interest in this
> major, we are revising the curriculum, while simultaneously deactivating the
> combined Major/Minor which had not attracted any students. Through
> discussions with Chairs, faculty, advisors, and students, we have made
> changes that we believe will streamline the program by modifying the
> required courses and by including electives that are readily available for
> students in the major.
>
> You will find below the course in your Department that we think will fit the
> academic needs of our majors as a relevant elective. The committee working
> on this has narrowed the choices down within the curriculum to include those
> courses that are most frequently offered. At the upper division, we have
> included courses that have a lower number of prerequisites on the assumption
> that our students most often will be doing a major or a minor in this area.
>
> At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that the
> course listed below is offered regularly (at least once every two years),
> and that your Department will work with our advisors to accommodate the
> students in this course? Time is of the essence and a response by email
> will be most helpful as we prepare the revision for routing through the
> processes of governance. Please “reply all” to this email by Monday March
> 15th. Thank you for your help.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Christine Bose, Chair
>
> Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
> [cb308@albany.edu]
>
> Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies
> [cjsmith@albany.edu]
>
> PHI 335 Global Justice
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
From: David L Rousseau
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 9:40 AM
To: Marlene Z Williams
Subject: RE: Globalization Courses in Political Science
We plan on offering all the courses listed at least once every two years.
Best,
David Rousseau
From: Marlene Z Williams
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:42 PM
To: David L Rousseau
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: Globalization Courses in Political Science
Importance: High
(Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
Dear Professor Rousseau,
I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list courses in your
Department as electives in the faculty-initiated interdisciplinary major in
Globalization. To meet the current strong student interest in this major, we are
revising the curriculum, while simultaneously deactivating the combined
Major/Minor which had not attracted any students. Through discussions with
Chairs, faculty, advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe
will streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by including
electives that are readily available for students in the major.
You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will fit the
academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The committee working on
this has narrowed the choices down within the curriculum to include those
courses that are most frequently offered. At the upper division, we have
included courses that have a lower number of prerequisites on the assumption
that our students most often will be doing a major or a minor in this area.
At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that most of
the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once every two years),
and that your Department will work with our advisors to accommodate these
students in these courses? Time is of the essence and a response by email will
be most helpful as we prepare the revision for routing through the processes of
governance. Please “reply all” to this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you
for your help.
Sincerely,
Christine Bose, Chair
Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
[cb308@albany.edu]
Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies [cjsmith@albany.edu]
POS 102 Comparative and International Politics
POS 266 International Political Economic Science
POS 370 International Relations: Theory
POS 371 International Relations: Practice
POS 375 International Organization
POS 395 (=PUB 395) International Political Economy
POS 474Z Politics of International Migration
POS 355 Government and Politics in Sub-Saharan Africa
POS 367 Politics of the Middle East
POS 373 (=EAC 373) Government and Politics in the People’s Republic of China
POS 377 Politics of Southeast Asia (not taught since at least Spring 2008?)
POS 351 European Politics
POS 356 Russian Foreign Policy
POS 357 (=LCS 357) Latin American
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SOCIOLOGY
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard W Lachmann
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 10:19 PM
To: Marlene Z Williams; rl605@csc.albany.edu
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: RE: Globalization Course in Sociology
yes, you can list soc 200. It is offered regularly (at least once every two
years), and we will work with your advisors to
accommodate your students in this course.
Richard Lachmann
Professor and Chair
Department of Sociology
University at Albany
Albany, NY 12222
(518) 442-4666
-----Original Message-----
From: Marlene Z Williams [mailto:mwilliams@albany.edu]
Sent: Mon 2010.03.08 16:45
To: rl605@csc.albany.edu
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: Globalization Course in Sociology
(Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
Dear Professor Lachmann,
I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list a course
in your Department as an elective in the faculty-initiated
interdisciplinary major in Globalization. To meet the current strong
student interest in this major, we are revising the curriculum, while
simultaneously deactivating the combined Major/Minor which had not
attracted any students. Through discussions with Chairs, faculty,
advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe will
streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by
including electives that are readily available for students in the
major.
You will find below the course in your Department that we think will fit
the academic needs of our majors as a relevant elective. The committee
working on this has narrowed the choices down within the curriculum to
include those courses that are most frequently offered. At the upper
division, we have included courses that have a lower number of
prerequisites on the assumption that our students most often will be
doing a major or a minor in this area.
At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that
the course listed below is offered regularly (at least once every two
years), and that your Department will work with our advisors to
accommodate the students in this course? Time is of the essence and a
response by email will be most helpful as we prepare the revision for
routing through the processes of governance. Please "reply all" to this
email by Monday March 15th. Thank you for your help.
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Sincerely,
Christine Bose, Chair
Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
[cb308@albany.edu]
Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies
[cjsmith@albany.edu]
SOC 200 Political Sociology
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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
-----Original Message-----
From: Philip C Nasca
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 11:08 AM
To: Marlene Z Williams
Cc: Mary S Applegate
Subject: RE: Globalization School of Public Health Course
Approved
Philip C. Nasca, PhD, FACE
Dean, School of Public Health
University at Albany
One University Place
Rensselaer, NY 12144-3445
Phone: 518-402-0281
Fax: 518-402-0329
-----Original Message-----
From: Marlene Z Williams [mailto:mwilliams@albany.edu]
Sent: Fri 2010.03.12 10:43
To: pnasca@albany.edu
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose; Joan M Cipperly
Subject: FW: Globalization School of Public Health Course
Dr. Nasca,
A friendly reminder that Professor Smith and Professor Bose have indicated that
a response on or before Monday March 15th would be very helpful. Thank you for
your cooperation.
Marlene Z. Williams
Assistant to the Chair, Geography & Planning, AS 218
University at Albany
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222
Tel. 518-442-3119 - Fax. 518-442-4742
From: Marlene Z Williams
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:52 PM
To: 'pnasca@albany.edu'
Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
Subject: Globalization School of Public Health Course
Importance: High
(Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
Dear Dr. Nasca,
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I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list a course in the
School of Public Health as an elective in the faculty-initiated
interdisciplinary major in Globalization. To meet the current strong student
interest in this major, we are revising the curriculum, while simultaneously
deactivating the combined Major/Minor which had not attracted any students.
Through discussions with Chairs, faculty, advisors, and students, we have made
changes that we believe will streamline the program by modifying the required
courses and by including electives that are readily available for students in
the major.
You will find below the course in the School of Public Health that we think will
fit the academic needs of our majors as a relevant elective. The committee
working on this has narrowed the choices down within the curriculum to include
those courses that are most frequently offered. At the upper division, we have
included courses that have a lower number of prerequisites on the assumption
that our students most often will be doing a major or a minor in this area.
At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that the
course listed below is offered regularly (at least once every two years), and
that the School of Public Health will work with our advisors to accommodate the
students in this course? Time is of the essence and a response by email will
be most helpful as we prepare the revision for routing through the processes of
governance. Please "reply all" to this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you
for your help.
Sincerely,
Christine Bose, Chair
Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
[cb308@albany.edu]
Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies [cjsmith@albany.edu]
SPH 321 Global Environmental Issues and their Effect on Human Health
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WOMEN’S STUDIES
-----Original Message-----
From: Gwen Moore [mailto:gw566@albany.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:52 AM
To: Christine Bose
Cc: Gwen L Moore; Christine Bose; Marlene Z Williams; Christopher Smith
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: FW: Globalization Courses in Women's Studies]
Yes, I agree.
> Dear Marlene---I think this constitutes an MOU agreement.
>
> Dear Gwen--Thanks for your reply. What it means is that you will help
> make sure that GLO students can get into WSS 308 and the other WSS
> course. I don't anticipate more than 5 GLO students per semester that
> the course is offered, as the students have many course options in the
> course category that WSS falls into.
>
> Please REPLY ALL and confirm that you agree.
> Thanks, Chris B.
>
> -------------------------------------
> Gwen Moore wrote:
>> ---------------------------- Original Message
>> ----------------------------
>> Subject: Re: FW: Globalization Courses in Women's Studies
>> From: "Gwen Moore" <gw566@albany.edu>
>> Date: Fri, March 12, 2010 2:59 pm
>> To: "Marlene Z Williams" <mwilliams@albany.edu>
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Marlene,
>> The two courses listed below are offered at least every other year and
>> are
>> appropriate for Glob St. majors. I don't know what you mean by saying
>> that
>> our advisors will work to accommodate the students.
>> Thank you for the reminder.
>> --Gwen
>>
>>
>>> Professor Moore,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> A friendly reminder that Professor Smith and Professor Bose have
>>> indicated that a response on or before Monday March 15th would be very
>>> helpful. Thank you for your cooperation.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Marlene Z. Williams
>>>
>>> Assistant to the Chair, Geography & Planning, AS 218
>>>
>>> University at Albany
>>>
>>> 1400 Washington Ave.
>>>
>>> Albany, NY 12222
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tel. 518-442-3119 - Fax. 518-442-4742
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> From: Marlene Z Williams
>>> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:54 PM
>>> To: 'g.moore@albany.edu'
>>> Cc: Christopher Smith; Christine E Bose
>>> Subject: Globalization Courses in Women's Studies
>>> Importance: High
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> (Email sent on behalf of Christopher J. Smith, and Christine E. Bose)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dear Professor Moore,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I am writing to you at this time to get your permission to list a
>>> courses in your Department as electives in the faculty-initiated
>>> interdisciplinary major in Globalization. To meet the current strong
>>> student interest in this major, we are revising the curriculum, while
>>> simultaneously deactivating the combined Major/Minor which had not
>>> attracted any students. Through discussions with Chairs, faculty,
>>> advisors, and students, we have made changes that we believe will
>>> streamline the program by modifying the required courses and by
>>> including electives that are readily available for students in the
>>> major.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> You will find below the courses in your Department that we think will
>>> fit the academic needs of our majors as relevant electives. The
>>> committee working on this has narrowed the choices down within the
>>> curriculum to include those courses that are most frequently offered.
>>> At the upper division, we have included courses that have a lower
>>> number
>>> of prerequisites on the assumption that our students most often will be
>>> doing a major or a minor in this area.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> At this point, may I ask you for a response in which you indicate that
>>> most of the courses listed below are offered regularly (at least once
>>> every two years), and that your Department will work with our advisors
>>> to accommodate these students in these courses? Time is of the
>>> essence
>>> and a response by email will be most helpful as we prepare the revision
>>> for routing through the processes of governance. Please "reply all" to
>>> this email by Monday March 15th. Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Christine Bose, Chair
>>>
>>> Globalization Committee and Director, pro tem, Globalization Studies
>>> [cb308@albany.edu]
>>>
>>> Christopher Smith, Director Elect, Globalization Studies
>>> [cjsmith@albany.edu]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>> WSS 308 Global Perspectives on Women
>>>
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>> Gwen Moore
>> Professor of Sociology
>> Chair, Department of Women's Studies
>> Arts and Sciences 327/ Social Science 353
>> University at Albany
>> Albany, NY 12222 USA
>> email: g.moore@albany.edu
>> fax: 518-442-4936
>> tel: 518-442-4995 (Sociology)
>> tel: 518-442-4221 or 4220 (Women's Studies)
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