Global Studies Minor
The global studies minor incorporates perspectives from a wide range of disciplines in order to explore complex economic, geopolitical, diasporic, and cultural exchanges across the world. Students become aware of the migrations of peoples, economic goods, cultural products, and ideas across national, geographic, and conceptual borders through a wide range of media. Students also will explore international interactions, both at the national government level and at the sub-national level.
The global studies minor provides an overview of historical developments and emerging forces that knit the globe together, including a critical look at the histories of connectivity and an exploration of contemporary debates. The program introduces students to key theoretical concepts and research methods in the field, such as globalization theory, international relations theory, critical race theory, theories of empire and imperialism, and connectivity. In so doing, this program investigates the forms, structures, and practices that characterize the history and future of the global patterns of contact and conflict that underlie contemporary culture and society.
Requirements for the Minor
In order to complete a minor in global studies, students must complete (in any order):
On semesters when GLS 4900 is not offered, students pursuing the minor may enroll in a small-group independent study of the course. Please contact Professor Matthew Eatough (Matthew.Eatough@baruch.cuny.edu) for more information.
See below for possible Spring 2026 capstone substitutions. Individual course prerequisites will not be waived.
Students are expected to complete the minor requirements in place at the time they are officially accepted into their programs. Please review the College Bulletin for the relevant academic year.
Fall 2026 Global Studies Course Offerings
(Subject to Change)
COM 3076 International Communication
NETA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39825
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Allison Hahn
CMP 4130 The North African Novel
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39859
In-Person: TuTh 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Maximilian Karama
COM 3057 Intro to Digital Comm & Cult
FTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 37866
In-Person: TuTh 4:10PM – 5:25PM
Instructor: Vipulya Chari
NETA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 37867
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Stuart Davis
NETB-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39523
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Stuart Davis
COM 3069 Intercultural Communication
DMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39016
In-Person: MoWe 12:50PM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Oksanna Reynolds
EMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39013
In-Person: MoWe 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Oksanna Reynolds
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39012
In-Person: TuTh 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Yuchen Chen
FMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39015
In Person: MoWe 4:10PM – 5:25PM
Instructor: Valerie Biwa
FTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39014
In-Person: TuTh 4:10PM – 5:25PM
Instructor: Yuchen Chen
COM 3081 Orgs in Interntl Development
NETA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 37786
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Allison Hahn
ENG 3032 Asian American Literature
FTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39718
In Person: TuTh 4:10PM – 5:25PM
Instructor: Wenwen Mao
POL 3103 Political Economy
BMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 38783
Online-Synchronous: MoWe 9:05AM – 10:20AM
Instructor: Myung-koo Kang
CMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 38784
Online-Synchronous: MoWe 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Myung-Koo Kang
SPA 4501 Spanish for Global Markets I
CMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39748
In Person: MoWe 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Victor Sierra Matute
Summer 2026 Global Studies Course Offerings
(Subject to Change)
COM 3057 Intro to Digital Comm & Cult
S1NA-LEC Five Wk 1; Class Number: 7435
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Rianne Subijanto
S1NB-LEC Five Wk 1; Class Number: 7437
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Stuart Davis
S2NA-LEC Five Wk 2; Class Number: 7438
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Stuart Davis
COM 3069 Intercultural Communication
S1NA-LEC Five Wk 1; Class Number: 7442
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Valerie Biwa
S2NA-LEC Five Wk 2; Class Number: 7443
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Leila Valoura
S2NB-LEC Five Wk 2; Class Number: 7548
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Valerie Biwa
COM 3081 Orgs in Interntl Development
S1NA-LEC Five Wk 1; Class Number: 7450
Online-Asynchronous
Instructor: Allison Hahn
Possible Fall 2026 Capstone Substitutions:
Contact Professor Matthew Eatough for official GLS 4900 course substitution.
PLEASE NOTE: Individual course prerequisites must be satisfied to enroll.
COM 4015 The Globalization of English
(Cross-listed as ENG 4015)
BTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 39903
In Person: TuTh 9:05AM – 10:20AM
Instructor: Naomi Lee
PMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 38315
In Person: MoWe 5:50PM – 7:05PM
Instructor: Kamal Belmihoub
BLS 4901 Latin America & the Caribbean: History and Politics
FTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 37788
In Person: TuTh 4:10PM – 5:25PM
Instructor: TBA
BLS 4902 Latin America and the Caribbean: Arts and Cultures
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 37793
Hybrid Synchronous: Th 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Tu 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Joseph Caceres
MSA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 37794
Online-Synchronous: Sa 11:10AM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Keisha Allan
JPS 4905 Lang,Lit,Cult-Japan
(Cross-listed with AAS 4905 Lang,Lit,Cult-Japan)
CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number 39864
In Person: TuTh 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Yongfei Yi
Possible Summer 2026 Capstone Substitutions:
Contact Professor Matthew Eatough for official GLS 4900 course substitution.
PLEASE NOTE: Individual course prerequisites must be satisfied to enroll.
BLS 4902 Latin America and the Caribbean: Arts and Cultures
S1DA-LEC Five Wk 1; Class Number: 7122
Online Synchronous: MoWeTh 5:30PM – 8:00PM
Instructor: Rebecca Salois
S2AA-LEC Five Wk 2; Class Number: 7121
Online Synchronous: MoWeTh 7:45AM – 10:15AM
Instructor: Joseph Caceres
Contact
Professor Matthew Eatough
Email: matthew.eatough@baruch.cuny.edu
Phone: 646.312.4006