Global Studies is a multidisciplinary major subject that brings together regional knowledge, language and cultural competencies, and a special area of study to address issues of global significance.
An individualised programme supported by personal mentorship
Global Studies (GS) is a mentored programme that emphasises applied learning. The GS Director/Coordinator - Kaituitui Mātai Ao oversees the selection of a course of study within a specific area of concentration and you will also work closely with one of our Global Studies mentors.
In your final year, you – with your mentor's guidance and support – will work on individual projects, and will also be offered the opportunity to complete internships with either local or international employers, in governmental institutions, NGOs, and private sectors.
Key components of the Global Studies major:
- The core Global Studies (GLBL) papers
- The language-acquisition papers, and
- Papers in the area (region and career) you would like to focus on – talk to the Global Studies Director (globalstudies@otago.ac.nz) about your options
Core Global Studies (GLBL) papers
- GLBL101 Introduction to Intercultural Communication
- GLBL201 or GLBL301 Cultures of the Environment
- GLBL202 or GLBL302 A World of Stories: Global Storytelling in the Digital Age
- GLBL303 Applied Research/Practicum
Language acquisition papers
Choose one or more languages to learn.
Please note: if you have previous knowledge of language study, contact us and we will help you choose the most suitable papers.
Chinese
- Introductory papers: CHIN 131; CHIN 132
- Intermediate papers: CHIN 231; CHIN 232; CHIN250
- Advanced papers: CHIN 334; CHIN 335
French
- Introductory papers: FREN 131; FREN 132
- Intermediate papers: FREN 232; FREN 233
- Advanced papers: FREN 333; FREN 334; FREN 335; FREN 336
German
- Introductory papers: GERM 131; GERM 132
- Intermediate papers: GERM 230; GERM 231
- Advanced papers: GERM 331; GERM 333; GERM 334; GERM 335
Japanese
- Introductory papers: JAPA 131; JAPA 132
- Intermediate papers: JAPA 231; JAPA 233
- Advanced papers: JAPA 331; JAPA 332; JAPA 334; JAPA 351
Māori
- Introductory papers: MAOR 111; MAOR 112
- Intermediate papers: MAOR 211; MAOR 212
- Advanced papers: MAOR 311; MAOR 312
Spanish
- Introductory papers: SPAN 131; SPAN 132
- Intermediate papers: SPAN 231; SPAN 232; SPAN 233
- Advanced papers: SPAN 331; SPAN 332
Regional and career/employment pathways
Talk to the Global Studies director |Kaituitui Mātai Ao, Professor Paola Voci, about your options.
Email global.studies@otago.ac.nz
Regional focus papers
Choose two to three papers from one of three regions:
Career pathways papers
Choose three to five papers from the following career pathways:
Career pathways example tables
To help plan your programme of studies, we have a course planning template and example tables for different major, minor and degree combinations.
Please note: the career pathways tables are provided only as examples. You must contact the Global Studies director (globalstudies@otago.ac.nz) to work out your own individual programme.
The career pathways example tables
Programme requirements for Global Studies
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