This section presents the requirements for programs in:
- Specialization in Global Development B.G.In.S. Honours
- Stream in Global Development B.G.In.S. General
Graduation Requirements
In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:
- the University regulations including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar).
Bachelor of Global and International Studies (B.G.In.S.)
Note: Details regarding graduation requirements, the international experience requirement, and the language requirement for the B.G.In.S. degree can be found at the B.G.In.S. program page .
Program Requirements
Specialization in Global Development
B.G.In.S. Honours (20.0 credits)
| A. Credits included in the Major CGPA (12.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 4.5 credits in: Core Courses | 4.5 | |
GINS 1000 [0.5] | Global History | |
GINS 1010 [0.5] | International Law and Politics | |
GINS 1020 [0.5] | Ethnography, Globalization and Culture | |
GINS 2000 [0.5] | Ethics and Globalization | |
GINS 2010 [0.5] | Globalization and International Economic Issues | |
GINS 2020 [0.5] | Global Literatures | |
GINS 3010 [0.5] | Global and International Theory | |
GINS 3020 [0.5] | Places, Boundaries, Movements and Global Environmental Change | |
GINS 4090 [0.5] | Honours Seminar in Global and International Studies | |
| 2. 7.5 credits in: the Specialization | ||
| a. 1.5 credits in: Anthropology | 1.5 | |
ANTH 1001 [0.5] | Introduction to Anthropology | |
ANTH 1002 [0.5] | Introduction to Issues in Anthropology | |
ANTH 2850 [0.5] | Development and Underdevelopment | |
| b. 2.0 credits in: Economics | 2.0 | |
ECON 1000 [1.0] | Introduction to Economics | |
or FYSM 1003 [1.0] | Introduction to Economics | |
ECON 3508 [0.5] | Introduction to Economic Development | |
ECON 3509 [0.5] | Development Planning and Project Evaluation | |
| c. 1.0 credit in: Geography | 1.0 | |
GEOG 2200 [0.5] | Global Connections | |
GEOG 3404 [0.5] | Geographies of Economic Development | |
| d. 1.0 credit in: Political Science | 1.0 | |
PSCI 2102 [0.5] | Comparative Politics of the Global South | |
| and one of | ||
PSCI 3502 [0.5] | Gender and Politics: Global South | |
or PSCI 3802 [0.5] | Globalization and Human Rights | |
| e. 0.5 credit in: Research Methodologies | 0.5 | |
IPAF 2000 [0.5] | Quantitative Approaches to Policy Analysis | |
| f. 1.5 credits from: 4000-level courses | 1.5 | |
ANTH 4620 [0.5] | Advanced Studies in Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa: Current Issues in Anthropological Research | |
ANTH 4750 [0.5] | Advanced Studies in Globalization and Citizenship | |
ARCU 4500 [0.5] | Human Shelter | |
ECON 4507 [0.5] | The Economics of Development | |
ECON 4508 [0.5] | International Aspects of Economic Development | |
ECON 4601 [0.5] | International Trade Theory and Policy | |
ECON 4602 [0.5] | International Monetary Theory and Policy | |
ECON 4800 [0.5] | Spatial Economics | |
GEOG 4021 [0.5] | Seminar in Culture, Identity and Place | |
GEOG 4024 [0.5] | Seminar in Globalization | |
GINS 4908 [1.0] | Honours Research Essay | |
PSCI 4104 [0.5] | Theory and Practice of Development in the Global South | |
PSCI 4105 [0.5] | Selected Problems in Development in the Global South | |
PSCI 4203 [0.5] | Southern Africa After Apartheid | |
PSCI 4207 [0.5] | Globalization, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa | |
PSCI 4500 [0.5] | Gender and Globalization | |
PSCI 4505 [0.5] | Transitions to Democracy | |
PSCI 4603 [0.5] | Analysis of International Political Economy | |
PSCI 4604 [0.5] | Selected Problems in International Political Economy | |
PSCI 4605 [0.5] | Gender in International Relations | |
PSCI 4800 [0.5] | Advanced International Relations Theory | |
PSCI 4801 [0.5] | Selected Problems in Global Politics | |
PSCI 4802 [0.5] | International Politics of Africa | |
PSCI 4805 [0.5] | Political Economy of Global Finance | |
PSCI 4808 [0.5] | Global Environmental Politics | |
| Note: To meet the prerequisite requirements for the economics courses listed among the 4000-level Global Development electives above, students must have obtained a grade of C- or higher in one or both of ECON 2030 and ECON 2103 and, in the case of ECON 4800, a grade of C- or higher in ECON 2202 as well. | ||
| B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (8.0 credits) | ||
| 3. 8.0 credits in: Free Electives | 8.0 | |
| C. Additional Requirements | ||
| 4. The International Experience requirement must be met. | ||
| 5. The Language requirement must be met. | ||
| Total Credits | 20.0 | |
Stream in Global Development
B.G.In.S. General (15.0 credits)
| A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (8.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 4.0 credits in: Core Courses | 4.0 | |
GINS 1000 [0.5] | Global History | |
GINS 1010 [0.5] | International Law and Politics | |
GINS 1020 [0.5] | Ethnography, Globalization and Culture | |
GINS 2000 [0.5] | Ethics and Globalization | |
GINS 2010 [0.5] | Globalization and International Economic Issues | |
GINS 2020 [0.5] | Global Literatures | |
GINS 3010 [0.5] | Global and International Theory | |
GINS 3020 [0.5] | Places, Boundaries, Movements and Global Environmental Change | |
| 2. 4.0 credits from: the Stream | 4.0 | |
a. Anthropology | ||
ANTH 1001 [0.5] | Introduction to Anthropology | |
ANTH 1002 [0.5] | Introduction to Issues in Anthropology | |
ANTH 2850 [0.5] | Development and Underdevelopment | |
b. Economics | ||
ECON 1000 [1.0] | Introduction to Economics | |
or FYSM 1003 [1.0] | Introduction to Economics | |
ECON 3508 [0.5] | Introduction to Economic Development | |
ECON 3509 [0.5] | Development Planning and Project Evaluation | |
c. Geography | ||
GEOG 2200 [0.5] | Global Connections | |
GEOG 3404 [0.5] | Geographies of Economic Development | |
d. Political Science | ||
PSCI 2102 [0.5] | Comparative Politics of the Global South | |
PSCI 3502 [0.5] | Gender and Politics: Global South | |
PSCI 3802 [0.5] | Globalization and Human Rights (also listed ass ANTH 3027 and SOCI 3207) | |
e. Research Methodologies | ||
IPAF 2000 [0.5] | Quantitative Approaches to Policy Analysis | |
| B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (7.0 credits) | ||
| 3. 7.0 credits in free electives | 7.0 | |
| C. Additional Requirements | ||
| 4. The Language requirements must be met. | ||
| Total Credits | 15.0 | |
Global and International Studies (Kroeger College)
Faculty of Public Affairs
GINS 1000 [0.5 credit]
Global History
Introduction to political, social, cultural, economic and military developments in global and international history.
Global History
Introduction to political, social, cultural, economic and military developments in global and international history.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in B.G.In.S.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
GINS 1010 [0.5 credit]
International Law and Politics
Introduction to the evolution of the international system, including the rise of the state, sovereignty, and the challenge of international cooperation. The role of international law in addressing global issues such as human rights, security and trade.
International Law and Politics
Introduction to the evolution of the international system, including the rise of the state, sovereignty, and the challenge of international cooperation. The role of international law in addressing global issues such as human rights, security and trade.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in B.G.In.S.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
GINS 1020 [0.5 credit]
Ethnography, Globalization and Culture
Introduction to the intersection of globalization processes with social and cultural diversity as examined through ethnography and ethnographic methods. Topics may include cultural survival, growing economic inequality, ecological vulnerabilities, health practices, human rights, and shifting racialized, gendered, religious, ethnic, and national identities.
Ethnography, Globalization and Culture
Introduction to the intersection of globalization processes with social and cultural diversity as examined through ethnography and ethnographic methods. Topics may include cultural survival, growing economic inequality, ecological vulnerabilities, health practices, human rights, and shifting racialized, gendered, religious, ethnic, and national identities.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in B.G.In.S.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
GINS 2000 [0.5 credit]
Ethics and Globalization
Introduction to global ethical issues, focusing on alternative lines of ethical argument. Topics may include poverty and unequal development, climate change, war and terrorism, reparations for colonialism and slavery, international relief services, ill effects of globalization, trafficking and forced labour, democracy and global governance.
Ethics and Globalization
Introduction to global ethical issues, focusing on alternative lines of ethical argument. Topics may include poverty and unequal development, climate change, war and terrorism, reparations for colonialism and slavery, international relief services, ill effects of globalization, trafficking and forced labour, democracy and global governance.
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing in B.G.In.S.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
GINS 2010 [0.5 credit]
Globalization and International Economic Issues
An introduction to the world economy, international trade and finance, and economic development. Social and economic implications for both rich and poor countries of lowered barriers to the international flows of goods, services, capital, labour, and information in the age of globalization.
Globalization and International Economic Issues
An introduction to the world economy, international trade and finance, and economic development. Social and economic implications for both rich and poor countries of lowered barriers to the international flows of goods, services, capital, labour, and information in the age of globalization.
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing in B.G.In.S.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
GINS 2020 [0.5 credit]
Global Literatures
A study of the global dynamics of the contemporary literary imagination and literary production; literature as cultural practice; the politics of literary circulation; the politics of language and translation.
Global Literatures
A study of the global dynamics of the contemporary literary imagination and literary production; literature as cultural practice; the politics of literary circulation; the politics of language and translation.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing in B.G.In.S.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
GINS 3010 [0.5 credit]
Global and International Theory
An advanced analysis of global and international theory from a variety of perspectives, including realist, liberal and critical approaches.
Global and International Theory
An advanced analysis of global and international theory from a variety of perspectives, including realist, liberal and critical approaches.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in B.G.In.S.
Lectures three hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week.
GINS 3020 [0.5 credit]
Places, Boundaries, Movements and Global Environmental Change
Examination of the relationship between individual places and global social and environmental processes. The changing nature of regions, states and political boundaries in the context of political and economic globalization and international migration. Social science perspectives on climate change vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation.
Places, Boundaries, Movements and Global Environmental Change
Examination of the relationship between individual places and global social and environmental processes. The changing nature of regions, states and political boundaries in the context of political and economic globalization and international migration. Social science perspectives on climate change vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in B.G.In.S.
Lectures three hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week.
GINS 3100 [0.5 credit]
Global and International Group Project
Student teams work on a project related to global and international studies. Lectures are devoted to discussing group project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, a series of project reports and oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required.
Global and International Group Project
Student teams work on a project related to global and international studies. Lectures are devoted to discussing group project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, a series of project reports and oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in B.G.In.S.
Lecture one hour per week, tutorials two hours per week.
Lecture one hour per week, tutorials two hours per week.
GINS 3200 [0.5 credit]
Experiential Learning Abroad
An experiential learning opportunity combining volunteer work abroad with classroom instruction on the Carleton campus. Through experiential engagement outside Canada, together with critical reflection, students will learn about the challenges and rewards of global engagement.
Experiential Learning Abroad
An experiential learning opportunity combining volunteer work abroad with classroom instruction on the Carleton campus. Through experiential engagement outside Canada, together with critical reflection, students will learn about the challenges and rewards of global engagement.
Prerequisite(s): third year standing.
Lecture two hours a week plus a three week experiential learning trip abroad.
Lecture two hours a week plus a three week experiential learning trip abroad.
GINS 3900 [0.5 credit]
International Placement
Placement for one term with a global and international focus.
International Placement
Placement for one term with a global and international focus.
Prerequisite(s): third- year standing in B.G.In.S.
GINS 4090 [0.5 credit]
Honours Seminar in Global and International Studies
Examination of key debates in global and international studies from a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives. Integration of knowledge from different areas of emphasis in global studies. A major research paper is required that undertakes to focus theoretical insight on practical concerns.
Honours Seminar in Global and International Studies
Examination of key debates in global and international studies from a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives. Integration of knowledge from different areas of emphasis in global studies. A major research paper is required that undertakes to focus theoretical insight on practical concerns.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in B.G.In.S.
Seminar three hours a week.
Seminar three hours a week.
GINS 4900 [0.5 credit]
Tutorial in Global and International Studies
A tutorial on selected topics in which seminars are not available.
Tutorial in Global and International Studies
A tutorial on selected topics in which seminars are not available.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in B.G.In.S. and permission of the Program Director.
GINS 4908 [1.0 credit]
Honours Research Essay
Individual research project resulting in a major essay, completed under the supervision of a faculty member and evaluated by both the supervisor and an appointed reader. B.G.In.S. regulations apply.
Honours Research Essay
Individual research project resulting in a major essay, completed under the supervision of a faculty member and evaluated by both the supervisor and an appointed reader. B.G.In.S. regulations apply.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in B.G.In.S. with a CGPA of 9.00 or higher, or permission of the Program Director.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
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