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Studies. Aligned with PLU’s commitment to global education broadly speaking, both on campus and through study away, our courses promote global awareness and cultural competency through various types of cultural studies and interdisciplinary issue-centered courses, including: Immersive learning in world languages, literatures, film, and other forms of cultural expression Interdisciplinary analysis of contemporary global problems and possible solutions Exploration of past and present struggles for

Inspired by Women: Cora Beeson’s research in Indonesia began with her Taiwanese Grandmother’s caretaker More Welcome to the Global Studies Website!Why Global Studies?Students majoring in Global Studies achieve global literacy by employing a multidisciplinary approach to addressing contemporary global problems. The Global Studies Program educates students to engage critically and actively with contending perspectives on global issues, their origins, and possible solutions to global problems

Explore Global Education Opportunities through PLUPLU values global education as a pathway to excellence. We support Lutes – students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader community – in their exploration of global systems, contemporary international problems, and the complexity of cultures forged over centuries through interactions across diverse societies. PLU offers an array of global opportunities on and off campus. These experiences expose Lutes to the world in all its complexity, and

Concentration allows students to explore the diverse range of literatures written in English – American, British, and Global – to understand how writers have used the creative power of literary expression to understand and engage the world. Quick Links Like us on Facebook! My Academic Pathway Catalog Career Connections Career MentoringCalendar Full CalendarThe Power of Storytelling…Human beings are linguistic and storytelling animals. Whatever concentration you pursue, an English major helps you understand

: Revitalizing Makah and Nuu-chah-nulth Traditions, speaks at the 2017 Wang Center Symposium. More A global Indigenous focus Mathilde Magga and Elle-Sina Sørensen (Sámi) answer questions at PLU’s 2018 Sámi álbmotbeaivi / Sámi National Day celebration. More Collaborative EngagementStudents in the NAIS Program don’t just learn about Indigenous peoples, they learn with and from them, entering a collaborative learning space in which Indigenous ways of knowing and the academic system meet. With a focus on local

. Our faculty are teacher-scholars, who are well-known on campus for their genuine passion for teaching, active role as mentors, and advocacy for social change here in the US and abroad. Hispanic and Latino Studies graduates leave PLU equipped with the cultural competency and sensitivity to be effective participants in the global community of the twenty-first century. Many of our students participate in our study away programs in Mexico, Spain, and Uruguay, and community-engaged learning in Latino/a

examines the complex relationships between humans and the environment by exploring multiple disciplinary perspectives.Major & Minor Requirements Earth Science Environmental StudiesEarth Science Earth Science is a multidisciplinary field that studies the features, processes and history of the earth. The role of  Earth scientists will be central to the primary challenges facing the world in the 21st century, including global climate change and evolving demands for energy resources, construction and

More About QUIP Welcome to the Wang CenterEducating to achieve a just, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world, both locally and globally.The Mission of the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education:Working collaboratively with academic units and disciplines of Pacific Lutheran University, the Wang Center is dedicated to supporting faculty, students and staff with the resources necessary to advance PLU’s distinction and vision for global education of “educating to achieve a just

Welcome to the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability! Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability (DJS) is a framework that engages the interdependency of ourselves, our communities, and our environments. With this framework, we desire to create systems and build relationships where all can thrive.  The Center for DJS works with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to imagine and create equitable and thriving communities, and offer a network of advocacy resources.  Our

Office of Institutional Research and Analytics At Pacific Lutheran University, the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment (OIRA) is committed to advancing the university’s mission by delivering precise, timely, and actionable data that drives informed decision-making, strategic planning, and continuous improvement across all levels of the institution. Mission Statement: The Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University supports the University’s mission by providing