The course presents an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the history and contemporary challenges of global citizenship. A brief survey of past engagement with the concept provides historical context for modern consideration of such themes as migration, identity, and the relationship between personal liberty and communal responsibility. Analysis of varying sources will focus on the possibility that global citizenship may be the most promising model with which to tackle such ongoing complex problems as global pandemics, racial injustice, and climate change. Restricted to students in the bachelor completion programs.

In an increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world questions are often raised on what constitutes meaningful citizenship, as an individual, as a part of a group, and within the context of a global identity This course is designed to explore the concepts of global citizenship and identity from global perspectives via an individual lens. The course focuses on three explorations: 1) Who am I, in relation to personal self-identity and as a global citizen 2) What/who may be influencing the person I am and whom I wish to become in the world, and 3) What does it entail to be an engaged global citizen and what difference can I make in the world The first exploration seeks to investigate the foundational concepts of global studies and explore the real-world global perspectives from the students lived experiences and constructed identities. Throughout the second exploration, students will be encouraged to examine their role, impact, and consequent responsibilities as a global citizen. Restricted to students in the bachelor completion programs.

This course examines the internal motivation for global citizenship. Neuroscience has demonstrated that social emotional learning is necessary to understanding and acting on inequalities and promoting empathy towards others in a global context. Ones motivation towards enacting change and understanding of others is examined through an epistemological and social emotional learning development lens. Students will also learn how systems thinking is needed to understand the complex nature of global challenges and relationships. Restricted to students in the bachelor completion programs.

This course explores the importance of understanding others in a global world. What does it mean to be a global citizen among people of varying worldviews Students will learn what it means to be a global citizen and explore global issues, including those that foster cooperative action to promote "a more just and humane world."

Viterbo University global citizenship related topics offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. See registrars office current class schedules Web page for specific semester description.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a global citizenship faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

The story of civilization in the Mediterranean area and Europe from the earliest civilization of Egypt and Mesopotamia, through Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation to about 1600. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. HA

The story of civilization in the West from about 1600 to the present, including the Enlightenment; the social, political, and industrial revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries; and the two great wars of the 20th century. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. HA

This seminar-style course will feature close reading of sources in Ethics, Culture and Society (ECAS), as determined by ECAS faculty in consultation with program majors. We will explore the value of utilizing an interdisciplinary approach in grappling with real-world challenges through focused readings, case studies, and structured reflections conducted in a small, informal discussion group. Content will include consideration of interdisciplinarity as a strategic approach to problem-solving as well as student-led discussion of additional texts and ongoing projects to be determined based upon participant interest and declared concentration areas within the ECAS major. Grade CR/NC.

Development of the ECAS interdisciplinary capstone proposal, research, the capstone project, and presentation of the project over the course of two semesters with faculty mentoring and guidance. Prerequisite: 310 or 311.