User:Tyden Grommet/Center for Global Studies
The Center for Global Studies[1][2] is designated a National Resource Center in Global Studies by the U.S. Department of Education, and is an NGO Affiliate to the United Nations, Department of Public Information.
Globalizing Missions of the Center for Global Studies:
- Promote and support innovative research to better understand global issues confronting the world’s populations and identify ways to resolve these challenges.
- Partner with colleges and faculty to develop new courses and degree programs in global studies.
- Foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional cooperation in global studies.
- Facilitate deep understanding of the values, thinking, practices, and aspirations of the world’s diverse cultures, and the acquisition of advanced language skills in Less Commonly Taught Languages.
- Develop teaching resources, professional training opportunities, and public programs in global studies for researchers, educators, students, business leaders, media, governmental agencies, civic organizations, and all members of the public.
Global Studies Academic Initiatives
[edit]- Language and Culture
- Global Studies Education
- International Security
- Information, Communications, & the Media
- International Business
- Global Governance
- Sustainable Development
- Social and Policy Sciences
- Science and Technology
- Library & Information Science
Global Studies Resources
[edit]- Global Studies Virtual Library
- Global Studies Listserves
- Conferences and Workshops
- Streaming Video of Lectures
- Policy Briefs & Occasional Papers
- Global-e Electronic Journal
- Courses & Syllabi
- Global Studies Think Tanks
- Global Studies Search Engine