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Global Studies Program Records

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Collection Summary

Identifier

UA 6.19

Title

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Global Studies Program Records

Creator

Global Studies Program, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, South Dakota State University

Dates

2004-2006

Extent

0.21 linear feet (1 small document case)

Language

English

Repository

South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Access note

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Preferred Citation

Name of item . College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Global Studies Program Records. UA 6.19. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Abstract

The Global Studies Program seeks to provide students with an up-to-date understanding of the components of global studies, appraisals of the current status of global events, and job opportunities in small international businesses, global corporations, various governmental agencies within the United States and abroad, non-governmental organizations and others. The collection is composed information pamphlets describing Global Studies programs at South Dakota State University and material pertaining to the Introduction to Global Studies course.

Historical Note

The Global Studies major and minor were first offered at South Dakota State University in 2004. It is an interdisciplinary program to give students a wide variety of classes and background. This program is designed to produce graduates who are globally literate, open to diverse societies and cultures, and skilled in a modern, foreign language.

This program seeks to provide students with an up-to-date understanding of the components of global studies, appraisals of the current status of global events, and job opportunities in small international businesses, global corporations, various governmental agencies within the United States and abroad, non-governmental organizations and others. A primary objective of this program is to provide global citizen training and general learning essential for understanding and appreciating the relationship of the individual to the world community.

Global Studies is now offered through the Department of Modern Languages and Global Studies.

Contents Note

This collection is composed of information pamphlets describing Global Studies programs at South Dakota State University and material pertaining to the Introduction to Global Studies course. Folders include pamphlets, correspondence, course announcements, and a draft syllabus.

Key Words

South Dakota State University. Global Studies Program.

Container List

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Global Studies Program Records. UA 6.19

BoxFolderDescriptionDate(s)
11Global Studies Program pamphletsundated
12Introduction to Global Studies-GISt 201 (promotion and draft syllabus)2004-2006

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Researchers conducting extensive research are asked to make an advance appointment to access archival material. Please call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicate as much detail as possible about a particular topic and intended use.

South Dakota State University supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.

Copyright note

Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archives are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the Archive carrying a copyright interest and must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted material.

Arranged and Described by

Ruby R. Wilson, 2006 January 25.

Additions made by Crystal J. Gamradt 2008 August 18.