# Global Studies (GS) courses

Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/1097/1125/1161

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026.

### GS 1 — Introduction to Global Studies

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 hours lecture
- **C-ID:** GLST 101
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/gs.md)
- Also listed as SOC 5
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
- Cal-GETC: 4
- LPC-GE: 4

This course looks at the economic and political forces that have led to rapid changes in global interaction and culture over the past century, with special emphasis on the last twenty years. It explores the issues of nationalism, global citizenry, state violence, terrorism, the global economy, migration, the threatened environment, technology, and the role of multinational media industries on culture. Students who have completed, or are enrolled in, SOC 5 may not receive credit.

### GS 2 — Political, Economic, and Cultural Globalization

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 hours lecture
- **C-ID:** GLST 102
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Enrollment Limitation: Eligibility for college-level composition as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method.
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
- Cal-GETC: 4
- LPC-GE: 4

This course introduces students to the origins, current status, and future trends of major transnational issues confronting the global community. Predominant issues will focus on political, economic, and cultural globalization. Within that, topics may include population trends; economic development and inequality; basic human needs (for food, water, health care); human rights; international conflict, resource, and security concerns; cultural exchange, destruction, and creation; and environmental problems. The course also focuses on global governance, including the study of collective global responsibilities.