Global Studies, Associate in Arts

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Locate regions of the world accurately and understand their environmental, anthropological, sociological and cultural attributes
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history of human culture, including the effects of the interrelationships between various cultures
• Recognize various cultural organizations; such as political, religious, economic, or philosophical, and how they influence their native culture and other cultures
• Discuss the impact of artistic expression within specific cultures and across cultures
• Demonstrate at least an elementary ability to speak and understand a foreign language in both oral and written form
• Understand the concept of globalization in its environmental, anthropological, sociological, or cultural connotations and consider the benefits and detriments attached
• Demonstrate a self-awareness and an understanding of other's cultural values, beliefs, and communication styles and an appreciation for this diversity