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
Program Requirements
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.
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. 0.0 credit in: International Experience Requirement Preparation | ||
GINS 1300 [0.0] | International Experience Requirement Preparation | |
| 3. 7.5 credits in: the Specialization | ||
| a. 0.5 credit in: Foundations | 0.5 | |
GINS 1100 [0.5] | Global Development | |
| b. 1.5 credits in: Anthropology | 1.5 | |
ANTH 1001 [0.5] | Introduction to Anthropology | |
or ANTH 1002 [0.5] | Introduction to Issues in Anthropology | |
ANTH 2850 [0.5] | Development and Underdevelopment | |
And one of: | ||
ANTH 3010 [0.5] | Language, Culture, and Globalization | |
ANTH 3025 [0.5] | Anthropology and Human Rights | |
ANTH 3027 [0.5] | Studies in Globalization and Human Rights | |
ANTH 3040 [0.5] | The Global Middle Class | |
ANTH 3045 [0.5] | Children and Childhood in a Globalized World | |
ANTH 3355 [0.5] | Anthropology and the Environment | |
| c. 1.5 credits in: Economics | 1.5 | |
ECON 1001 [0.5] | Introduction to Microeconomics (or FYSM 1003 in place of ECON 1001 and ECON 1002) | |
ECON 1002 [0.5] | Introduction to Macroeconomics (or FYSM 1003 in place of ECON 1001 and ECON 1002) | |
ECON 3508 [0.5] | Introduction to Economic Development | |
| d. 1.5 credits in: Geography | 1.5 | |
GEOG 2200 [0.5] | Global Connections | |
GEOG 3404 [0.5] | Geographies of Economic Development | |
And one of: | ||
GEOG 2023 [0.5] | Cities, Inequality and Urban Change | |
GEOG 3023 [0.5] | Cities in a Global World | |
GEOG 3209 [0.5] | Sustainability and Environment in the South | |
| e. 1.5 credits in: Political Science | 1.5 | |
PSCI 2102 [0.5] | Comparative Politics of the Global South | |
One of: | ||
PSCI 3100 [0.5] | Politics of Development in Africa | |
PSCI 3204 [0.5] | Politics of Latin America | |
PSCI 3502 [0.5] | Gender and Politics: Global South | |
PSCI 3700 [0.5] | Government and Politics of South Asia | |
And one of: | ||
PSCI 4104 [0.5] | Development in the Global South - Theory and Practice | |
PSCI 4105 [0.5] | Selected Problems in Development in the Global South | |
| f. 0.5 credit in: Research Methodologies | 0.5 | |
IPAF 2000 [0.5] | Quantitative Approaches to Policy Analysis | |
| g. 0.5 credits from: Advanced courses | 0.5 | |
ANTH 4005 [0.5] | Health and Globalization | |
ANTH 4109/5109 [0.5] | Ethnography, Gender and Globalization | |
ANTH 4560 [0.5] | Economic Anthropology | |
ANTH 4610 [0.5] | Advanced Studies in Indigenous Peoples | |
ANTH 4620 [0.5] | Advanced Studies in Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa: Current Issues in Anthropological Research | |
ANTH 4730 [0.5] | Colonialism and Post-Colonialism | |
ANTH 4750 [0.5] | Advanced Studies in Globalization and Citizenship | |
ECON 3509 [0.5] | Development Planning and Project Evaluation | |
ECON 3510 [0.5] | African Economic Development | |
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 | |
PSCI 4104 [0.5] | Development in the Global South - Theory and Practice | |
PSCI 4105 [0.5] | Selected Problems in Development in the Global South | |
PSCI 4207 [0.5] | Globalization, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa | |
PSCI 4500 [0.5] | Gender and Globalization | |
PSCI 4603 [0.5] | Analysis of International Political Economy | |
PSCI 4605 [0.5] | Gender in International Relations | |
PSCI 4800 [0.5] | Advanced International Relations Theory | |
PSCI 4805 [0.5] | Political Economy of Global Money and 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 2220 as well. | ||
| B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (8.0 credits) | ||
| 4. 8.0 credits in: Free Electives | 8.0 | |
| C. Additional Requirements | ||
| 5. The International Experience requirement must be met. | ||
| 6. 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. Foundations | ||
GINS 1100 [0.5] | Global Development | |
b. Anthropology | ||
ANTH 1001 [0.5] | Introduction to Anthropology | |
or ANTH 1002 [0.5] | Introduction to Issues in Anthropology | |
ANTH 2850 [0.5] | Development and Underdevelopment | |
ANTH 3010 [0.5] | Language, Culture, and Globalization | |
ANTH 3025 [0.5] | Anthropology and Human Rights | |
ANTH 3027 [0.5] | Studies in Globalization and Human Rights | |
ANTH 3040 [0.5] | The Global Middle Class | |
ANTH 3045 [0.5] | Children and Childhood in a Globalized World | |
ANTH 3355 [0.5] | Anthropology and the Environment | |
c. Economics | ||
ECON 1001 [0.5] | Introduction to Microeconomics | |
ECON 1002 [0.5] | Introduction to Macroeconomics | |
ECON 3508 [0.5] | Introduction to Economic Development | |
ECON 3509 [0.5] | Development Planning and Project Evaluation | |
ECON 3510 [0.5] | African Economic Development | |
d. Geography | ||
GEOG 2023 [0.5] | Cities, Inequality and Urban Change | |
GEOG 2200 [0.5] | Global Connections | |
GEOG 3023 [0.5] | Cities in a Global World | |
GEOG 3209 [0.5] | Sustainability and Environment in the South | |
GEOG 3404 [0.5] | Geographies of Economic Development | |
d. Political Science | ||
PSCI 2102 [0.5] | Comparative Politics of the Global South | |
PSCI 3100 [0.5] | Politics of Development in Africa | |
PSCI 3204 [0.5] | Politics of Latin America | |
PSCI 3502 [0.5] | Gender and Politics: Global South | |
PSCI 3700 [0.5] | Government and Politics of South Asia | |
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 (GINS) Courses
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 1100 [0.5 credit]
Global Development
Introduction to key questions and issues in development studies, taught from an inter-disciplinary perspective.
Global Development
Introduction to key questions and issues in development studies, taught from an inter-disciplinary perspective.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.
GINS 1300 [0.0 credit]
International Experience Requirement Preparation
This mandatory course introduces BGInS students to the International Experience Requirement (IER) and to the various policies and procedures associated with it. Graded SAT/UNS.
International Experience Requirement Preparation
This mandatory course introduces BGInS students to the International Experience Requirement (IER) and to the various policies and procedures associated with it. Graded SAT/UNS.
Prerequisite(s): first-year standing in BGInS.
Online course.
Online course.
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
Advanced analysis of global and international theories from a variety of perspectives, including realism, liberalism, postmodernism, constructivism, post-structuralism, literary and critical approaches.
Global and International Theory
Advanced analysis of global and international theories from a variety of perspectives, including realism, liberalism, postmodernism, constructivism, post-structuralism, literary 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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing.
Lecture one hour per week, tutorials two hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing.
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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): third year standing.
Lecture two hours a week plus a three week experiential learning trip abroad.
Prerequisite(s): third year standing.
Lecture two hours a week plus a three week experiential learning trip abroad.
GINS 3300 [0.5 credit]
Global and International Studies Abroad: Selected Topics
Based at a partner university around the world, and taught by a Carleton faculty member, the course will include lectures, seminars, guest speakers, field visits and group research projects to examine a topic in global and international studies. Topic and location will change annually.
Global and International Studies Abroad: Selected Topics
Based at a partner university around the world, and taught by a Carleton faculty member, the course will include lectures, seminars, guest speakers, field visits and group research projects to examine a topic in global and international studies. Topic and location will change annually.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing and approval by the BGInS Program Director.
Three week intensive course.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing and approval by the BGInS Program Director.
Three week intensive course.
GINS 3900 [0.5 credit]
International Placement
Placement for six weeks with a global and international focus.
International Placement
Placement for six weeks with a global and international focus.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in B.G.In.S.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in B.G.In.S.
GINS 3901 [1.0 credit]
International Placement
Placement for twelve weeks with a global and international focus.
International Placement
Placement for twelve weeks with a global and international focus.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in B.G.In.S.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in B.G.In.S.
GINS 3930 [0.5 credit]
Carleton International Placement
Placement for six weeks with a global and international focus for students outside of the BGInS Program.
Carleton International Placement
Placement for six weeks with a global and international focus for students outside of the BGInS Program.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for IPAF 3900.
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing and minimum CGPA of 9.0.
Placement hours to be negotiated with on-site placement supervisor. Required assignments and due dates will be set by the course instructor at Carleton University.
Precludes additional credit for IPAF 3900.
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing and minimum CGPA of 9.0.
Placement hours to be negotiated with on-site placement supervisor. Required assignments and due dates will be set by the course instructor at Carleton University.
GINS 3931 [1.0 credit]
Carleton International Placement
Placement for twelve weeks with a global and international focus for students outside of the BGInS Program.
Carleton International Placement
Placement for twelve weeks with a global and international focus for students outside of the BGInS Program.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for IPAF 3901.
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing and minimum CGPA of 9.0.
Placement hours to be negotiated with on-site placement supervisor. Required assignments and due dates will be set by the course instructor at Carleton University.
Precludes additional credit for IPAF 3901.
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing and minimum CGPA of 9.0.
Placement hours to be negotiated with on-site placement supervisor. Required assignments and due dates will be set by the course instructor at Carleton University.
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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in B.G.In.S.
Seminar three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in B.G.In.S.
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.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
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.
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
Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca