Global and International Studies ProgramBard's Global and International Studies Program (GIS) is an interdisciplinary academic concentration which students complete as a complement to a primary divisional program (such as Political Studies, Anthropology, Economics or Biology). The program is divided into two tracks, Global and International Affairs and Global Public Health. The program's objectives are to:
Entrance into the ProgramEntrance into the program takes place parallel to, or proceeding, moderation in a primary academic program (Political Studies, Economics, Anthropology, Human Rights, Biology etc.). Some students combine GIS with multidisciplinary studies (MDS), such as Middle Eastern Studies and Latin American and Iberian Studies. Under these circumstances, students moderate into GIS after their program of study has been approved by the Executive Committee. They should consult with the director of GIS prior to submitting their request to the Executive Committee. Program RequirementsGlobal and International Affairs Track (GISP/GIA)Students in the GIS/GIA track are required to take a total of 9 courses: seven from the areas outlined below and two semesters of senior project. Two, excluding the Senior Project, should come from the 300 level. Below is a list of program requirements and samples of courses that fulfill those requirements. <>I. Political Studies (and related disciplines): Three courses: one on theories of international relations, one on theories and practice of globalization and one on US foreign policy. While the majority of courses that fulfill these requirements are listed in political studies, courses from other disciplines, such as history and anthropology, may also fulfill GIS/GIA requirements.
II. Economics: Two courses focusing on micro-economics, macro-economics, international economics, economic development, or international economic institutions. We particularly encourage students to take courses in international trade or finance. Please note that graduate schools in international affairs usually require a minimum of micro- and macro-economics. Students may substitute a statistics class for one economics class.
III. Geographic Requirements: Two area studies courses (excluding the study of the United States) in different geographic areas covered in the Bard curriculum. Courses may come from any of the social studies disciplines which offer area studies courses, including anthropology, history, politics, religion, economics and sociology.
IV. Senior Project: The two-semester senior project, based in the student's primary discipline, must address global and international themes by incorporating the interdisciplinary lessons students have learned during their GIS coursework. V. Language requirement: GIS/GIA students are expected to demonstrate basic proficiency in one language in addition to English. Proficiency is determined according to the standards of the corresponding language program at Bard. (Such proficiency would normally be achieved through 12 or 16 credits of study or placement in a 200 level course. For students who study languages not offered at Bard, 12 credits will be sufficient.) Students who come to Bard with basic proficiency in a language other than English are not be required to take additional language study. Global Public Health Track (GIS/GPH)Students in the GIS/GPH track are required to take a total of 10 courses: eight from the areas outlined below and two semesters of senior project. Three, excluding the Senior Project, should come from the 300 level. Below is a list of program requirements and samples of courses that fulfill those requirements. I. Social Dimensions of Health: One course in the social dimensions of public health. Courses may come from any of the social studies disciplines which offer health courses, including anthropology, philosophy, political studies, and sociology. The best course for this requirement is Global Public Health offered as a part of the Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program in New York City which is recommended to all students in the program.
II. Science: Three courses: one in subcellular biology, one in organismal diversity, and one in the biology of health or disease. A. Subcellular Biology
B. Organismal Diversity
C. Biology of Health or Disease
III. Political Studies (and related disciplines): Two courses: one on theories of international relations and one on theories and practice of globalization (in some cases students can substitute a second course in theories and practice of globalization for a course in theories of international relations). While the majority of courses that fulfill these requirements are listed in political studies, courses from other disciplines, such as history and anthropology, may also fulfill GIS requirements. A. International Relations Theory
B. Theories and Practice of Globalization
IV. Economics: One course focusing on macro- or micro-economics, international economics, economic development, or international economic institutions. Note: If students place out of the foreign language requirement (see below), two courses in economics are required.
V. Statistics: One course in statistics.
VI. Senior Project: The two-semester senior project, based in the student's primary discipline, must address global and international themes by incorporating the interdisciplinary lessons students have learned during their GIS coursework. ModerationStudents moderating into either track of GIS should normally have taken three GIS courses prior to moderation. Entrance into the program takes place parallel to, or proceeding, moderation in a major academic concentration (Political Studies, Economics, Anthropology, Human Rights etc.). To moderate into GIS, each student is required to submit a plan of study to the program director (Jonathan Becker—jbecker@bard.edu) that demonstrates a coherent vision of global and international studies within his/her academic program. The plan should include a list of potential courses the student would take over his or her remaining time at Bard, address plans for possible study aboard/study at the Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program in New York City, and explain how the study of different disciplines would benefit the student's research interests. Students will meet with the program director and will be considered moderated into GIS when their program of study is approved by Professor Becker and they have successfully moderated into a major academic program. Core FacultyAmy Ansell (Sociology); Jonathan Becker, Director (Political Studies); Sanjib Baruah (Political Studies); Jonathan Cristol (Politics); Sanjay DeSilva (Economics); Michael Donnelly (Sociology); Omar Encarnacion (Political Studies); Felicia Keesing (Biology); Tamar Khitarishvilli (Economics); Mark Lytle (History); Pierre Ostiguy (Political Studies); Yuka Suzuki (Anthropology); Elaine Thomas (Political Studies); Associate FacultyTom Keenan (Human Rights); Greg Moynahan (History) Catherine O'Reilly (Biology); Michael Tibbetts (Biology). CoursesRecommended CoursesThe following are recommended, but not required, for students in GISP:
Current CoursesThe courses listed below are subject to change.
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