The Mission of Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities at Michigan State University
The Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities major provides students with the tools to encounter and understand the representations, values, concerns, and debates that shape human experience. Broadly speaking, GSAH focuses on scholarship related to experiences at the crossroads of cultures, the circulation of goods and services, and the tensions within and across global spaces, as they are reflected upon through literary, philosophical, linguistic, and artistic practices. It is not simply the study of systems, governments, or cultures, but an investigation of the specific contributions, perceptions, and interventions offered by humanistic engagements with the issues affecting the peoples of the world.
Students are required to have at least one international experience through study abroad, study away, or internships; prior approval by the program advisor required.
The major is designed to assist in the preparation of students for positions in government, business, or non-governmental organizations engaged in global activities, as well as for graduate studies.
