2019-2020 BSC Catalog

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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GCS 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Global and Comparative Studies (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in global and comparative studies.
GCS 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Global and Comparative Studies (1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
GCS 297, 397, 497 Internship in Global and Comparative Studies (1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
GCS 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Global and Comparative Studies (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences
appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this catalog.
GCS 370 GP Environmental Hazards and Urban Social Risks (1)
An examination of environmental hazards (tectonic-earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes,
extreme weather, hydrological events, disease epidemics) and urban social risks (poverty,
war, starvation, crime) utilizing analytical perspectives from both the physical and social
sciences. The social and political construction of risks and hazards and mitigation
strategies are examined, and resources from local, national, and international
governmental and non-governmental organizations involved in risk reduction are utilized.
The course may include fieldwork and/or travel. A Global Perspectives designated
course. (Also listed as PS 370 and UES 370.) Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing.
GCS 470 Seminar for Majors (1)
An exploration of issues in global and comparative studies.
GCS 472 Senior Research Project in Global and Comparative Studies (1)
Extension of GCS 470 Seminar for Majors. This course functions as a capstone
experience where students conduct independent research under the supervision of the
global and comparative studies faculty and where they come together to discuss key
issues for the discipline.
GRS - Greek and Roman Studies
GRS 150 Urbanism and the City in Antiquity (1)
Introduces students to the historical development of the urban environment in major
Mediterranean cities of classical antiquity and the social, economic and political priorities
expressed through them.
GRS 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Greek and Roman Studies (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in Greek and Roman studies.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020