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19 courses with the subject GLBS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

GLBS 100Topics in Global Studies

Topics not covered in other Global Studies courses are m presented. Credits 1-4 Degree Attributes AU: Global Perspective CoB: Humanities

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 101Introduction to Global Studies4

Sub-Total Credits 4

Subject: GLBS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 200Special Topics

An open course; varying in content from year to year; which allows for concentration in specialized areas. (Sufficient demand) Credits 1-4 Semester Offered Sufficient demand 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 208Francophone Queer Voices

This course engages with works by contemporary queer authors; film makers; artists; and singers from France and Francophone countries (Algeria; Morocco; Ivory Coast; etc.). We will identify the concerns of this generation and discuss their place and visibility in society. Readings; films; and class discussions will provide students with the concepts and terminology to understand; discuss and analyze the experiences of queer individuals today. Please note: the course touches on topics of a potentially sensitive nature and includes some sexually explicit materials. Course is in English. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (A) Literature AU: Global Perspective

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 213Speaking the Unspeakable: Argentina's

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 215Framing Gender: Latin American Film

This course introduces students to Latin American film from the 1940’s to the present. Students analyze filmic representations of gender; race; sexuality; and socio- economic class in historical context; exploring relationships among art; politics and culture. Students develop an understanding of film-making practices and acquire and apply critical skills and theoretical approaches to thinking; speaking; and writing about films. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts AU: Global Perspective

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 216Cuba Close Up: Film since the Revolution

Cuban cinema was transformed by the Revolution; which elevated the importance of film in Cuba and contributed to its political nature. Students analyze filmic representations of gender; race; and socioeconomic class in their historical contexts; exploring the relationship among art; politics; and culture. Students develop critical skills for viewing and interpreting films and for speaking and writing about films and film genres. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts AU: Global Perspective

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 271World Politics

This course examines the changing nature of world politics; exploring broad themes such as the evolution of warfare; the role of leading powers; the rise of international organizations; and global political economy. Specific transnational challenges addressed include terrorism; human rights; nuclear proliferation; clashing collective identities and environmental degradation. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (E2) Soc Sci-Pols/Econ AU: Global Perspective CoB: Social Science SoAD: Humanities-'Other'

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 300Special Topics

An open course; varying in content from year to year; which allows for concentration in specialized areas. (Sufficient demand) Credits 1-4 Semester Offered Sufficient demand

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 306Arts of Japan

This course is an introduction to Japanese visual arts; material culture; and architecture from prehistory to the present. Major monuments of Japan are analyzed according to their historical; social; and religious contexts. A field trip study objects in the Johnson Museum Collection at Cornell University is part of the course. Credits 4

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 307East Asian Design and Material Culture

This course is a survey of ceramics; wood; metalwork; textiles and product design from the 15th century to the present in China; Korea and Japan. Emphasis is on aesthetics; production systems; social worlds and craft discourse. (Fall; odd years) Credits 4

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 315Understanding Global Media and Cultural

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 325Global Communication

lobal Communication introduces students to communication and media issues impacting the global community in the digital age; including: international telecommunication networks; transnational media corporations (based in America; Asia; the Middle East; etc.); global news; global advertising; the Internet and information flow. Credits 4 Degree Attributes AU: Global Perspective

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 351European Politics

From post-WWII attempts to prevent future conflicts has grown a unique political structure called the European Union. This course analyzes the political institutions and political culture of both the European Union and some important countries making up the EU. Credits 4 Degree Attributes AU: Global Perspective CoB: Social Science

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 400Special Topics

An open course; varying in content from year to year; which allows for concentration in specialized areas. (Sufficient demand) Credits 1-4 Semester Offered Sufficient demand

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 450Independent Study

Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course; and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Approved Plan of Study required. Credits 1-4

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 466Histories of Photography in the Non

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 485Internship in Global Studies1-4

Internships with an international focus may receive Global Studies credit. Please contact the Director of Global Studies for more information. Credits 1-4 Degree Attributes AU: Global Perspective

Subject: GLBS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

GLBS 495Global Issues Seminar

This integrative capstone course allows seniors to study a variety of global issues in-depth and to present the results of their own particular global experiences and studies. Topics examined will vary from year to year. The seminar may be focused on a central theme or on a variety of issues; depending upon the students' international interests and the instructor's discretion. Credits 4 Degree Attributes AU: Global Perspective CoB: Social Science

Subject: GLBS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

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