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gsu.edu/success/FLCs.html

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LEARNING

COMMUNITIES

LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Students who have AP, IB or Joint Enrollment credit may still register for an FLC; in this case, your schedule would be adjusted to reflect your credits.

You should also take note that FLCs linked to Math 1111 or Math 1113 require that you take the Math Placement Test and make a qualifying score before you register for the FLC (Math 1101 and Math 1070 do not require a test score).

1. African-American Culture and History

2. Art in Society

3. Arts and Culture in Atlanta

4. Broadcasting in the Twenty-First Century

5. Business and Technology (Math Placement Exam recommended)

6. Business, Risk, and Society

7. Careers in Health Sciences (LLC) (requires math qualifying scores)

8. Communicating in the Workplace (requires math qualifying scores)

9. Contemporary Public Policy Issues—Economy and Crime

10. Contemporary Public Policy Issues—Politics

11. Contemporary Public Policy Issues—Family and Society

12. Culture and Society (restricted to students in Panther

Excellence Program)

13. Emerging Leaders I

14. Emerging Leaders II

15. Emerging Leaders—Residential I (restricted to University

Housing residents)

16. Emerging Leaders—Residential II (restricted to University

Housing residents)

17. The Evolution of Technology and Popular Culture

18. Exploring Atlanta’s Cultures and Communities (LLC)

19. Exploring Teaching Careers in Mathematics and Science

(Math Placement Exam recommended)

20. Finding Your Voice: Learning to Lead in the Latino Community

21. Future Entrepreneurs: Preparing for the World of Business

(Math Placement Exam recommended)

22. Gender, Race, and Class

23. Global Ambassadors I

24. Global Ambassadors II

25. Global Business and Society

26. The Global Village

27. Health and Society (LLC)

28. Health for the Environment, the Public, and the Individual I (requires math qualifying scores)

29. Health for the Environment, the Public, and the Individual II (requires math qualifying scores)

30. Health Sciences and You (LLC)

31. The Human Race: Biology, Society, and Culture

32. Identifying Your Strengths and Your Path (restricted to students in Panther Excellence Program)

33. International Business and Commerce

34. Introduction to Business and Finance

35. Investigating the Mind and Body

36. Latino Communities and Cultural Diversity

37. Law and Order

38. Living History

39. Make a Footprint, Leave a Legacy I

40. Make a Footprint, Leave a Legacy II

41. Media, Technology, and Popular Culture

42. My Digital Design Portfolio I

43. My Digital Design Portfolio II

44. Navigating Georgia State I

45. Navigating Georgia State II (restricted to students in Panther

Excellence Program)

46. Navigating Your College Career (LLC)

47. Planting Seeds of Success

48. Pouncing on Success (restricted to students in Panther

Excellence Program)

49. Power: Who Has It and Why?

50. Pre-Nursing and Health Sciences (LLC) (requires math

qualifying scores)

51. Preparing for 21st Century Careers in Medicine and Health Services

52. Professional Careers in Science I (LLC) (requires math and

chemistry qualifying scores)

53. Professional Careers in Science II (LLC) (requires math and

chemistry qualifying scores)

54. Religion and Global Culture

55. Scientific Perspectives on Global Problems (LLC) (Math Placement Exam recommended)

56. Social Issues in American Society

57. Social Networking and Marketing

58. Sports Media

59. The State and Society

60. Teaching in Today’s Society

61. Understanding Global Issues

62. Understanding Yourself & Others

63. Urban Education

64. What Is Social Justice?

65. Why Math Matters (LLC) (requires math qualifying scores)

66. Your Life in Theatre

67. Youth Cultures

68. Honors: Careers in Health Sciences

69. Honors: Health and the Environment

(LLC) indicates that this FLC offers a Living-Learning Community component. Students who register for this FLC may also choose to live on a specific floor of University Housing that will expand on the theme. (Registering for this FLC does not guarantee a space in University Housing nor does it constitute a formal application to Housing; students must still apply through University Housing.) Students are NOT required to live in University Housing in order to register for this FLC.

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1. AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND HISTORY

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Office of Undergraduate Studies

Advisors: Ashleigh Riley

404/413-2052• FLC@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Students interested in learning about the contributions of people of African-American descent to the arts, sciences, and humanities will be attracted to this FLC. This FLC will also focus on the history and impact of Black political movements since the early twentieth century. This FLC is perfect for students who are seeking careers in African-American studies, history, sociology, political science, art and music.

Students in this FLC will:

• be prepared to take their places as leaders in an increasingly multicultural society

• receive a keener awareness of contemporary African- American contributions

• gain an understanding of what they will need in order to be a vital member of the world community

MuA 1500

MuA 1500

Engl 1101

Engl 1101

2. ART IN SOCIETY

Enrollment Limit: 20 Lead Unit: Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design

Advisor: Megan Van Deusen

404/413-2052 • FLC@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Students with an interest in the visual arts should consider this FLC, which will introduce students to art courses, various visual art disciplines, and the role of visual arts in society. Along with developing an educated eye for viewing and appreciating the visual arts, students will also have the opportunity to explore the world of artists and the possibility of becoming an art major.

Students in this FLC will:

• make important connections between art history and studio courses

• examine the role and importance of art in cultural definition

• compare the use of art across cultures

GSU 1010

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3. ARTS AND CULTURE IN ATLANTA

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Rialto Center for the Arts

Advisor: Mary Emily O’Bradovich

404/413-9821 • mobradovich@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Come explore the role of the arts in the cultural life of Atlanta. This FLC will involve a mix of lecture, reading and community-based activities, some outside of the regularly-scheduled class meeting times. These could include art walks, theater visits, museum outings and/or concerts. The Rialto Center for the Arts will be central to this FLC as both meeting place and cultural venue.

Students in this FLC will:

• uncover different representations and locations of art in Atlanta

• examine the role and importance of art in cultural definition

• compare the use of art across cultures

Soci 1160

Soci 1160

Spch 2050

Spch 2050

4. BROADCASTING IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Office of Academic Assistance,

Arts and Science

Advisor: Stephen Mendenhall

404/413-5000 • smendenhall@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Do you find yourself glued to those 24-hour news channels? Are you interested in working for your local network TV station? Journalism is among the popular majors at Georgia State. Many students are interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting as a reporter, producer, or anchor. This FLC will provide a basic foundation for becoming a successful broadcaster and for pursuing a broadcasting career. This course will also introduce students to some key industry terms and concepts. This course is appropriate for students majoring in Journalism and Speech. Students pursuing other majors and undecided students are welcome.

Students in this FLC will:

• examine the trends in—and the outlook for— the broadcasting industry

• develop an academic plan for pursuing a career in broadcasting

• identify GSU and Atlanta resources to assist with their educational and career goals

Engl 1101

Engl 1101

GSU 1010

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5. BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Enrollment Limit: 25 (Restricted to students who have AP credit or qualifying Math Placement score) Lead Unit: Office of Undergraduate Studies

Advisor: Erica Bass

404/413-2052 • FLC@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

This FLC focuses on the impact of technology on business and society. It is structured around the Pers 2002 course “Business and Technology,” which studies the impact of the industrial revolution, the computer revolution, and the Internet on products/services and business processes. This FLC is appropriate for students interested in any area of business.

Students in this FLC will:

• analyze business strategies and the role of technology in implementing these strategies

• explore the impact of technology and business on global issues

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Engl 1101

Engl 1101

6. BUSINESS, RISK AND SOCIETY

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Department of Risk Management

and Insurance

Advisor: Barry Wood

404/413-7479 • bwood@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

At long last, we appear to be digging ourselves out of the greatest recession since the Great Depression. Over the past three years, we have lived through a stock market collapse, corporate bankruptcies, government bailouts, and high unemployment, which remains today. While no one party or cause is wholly responsible, it’s probably correct to say these events all came about because insufficient attention was paid to risk and its consequences.

Students in this FLC will:

• think about and analyze risk

• examine how individuals and groups respond to risk

• explore risk across many different business settings and from current events

• gain experience using Excel as a tool for modeling and predicting outcomes

Pers 2002

Pers 2002

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7. CAREERS IN HEALTH SCIENCES

Enrollment Limit: 25 (Restricted to students who have AP credit or qualifying Math Placement score) Lead Unit: Office of Undergraduate Studies

Advisor: Richard Stewart

404/413-2052 • FLC@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Want to promote healthier lifestyles? Want to learn how to influence your friends to make healthier choices? Want to learn more about careers in the health care industry? Then this FLC is the right one for you. You’ll also learn leadership and advocacy skills you can take with you no matter what your career choice. This FLC is an excellent choice for anyone interested in health, fitness, physical therapy and exercise science.

Students in this FLC will:

• learn about health behavior, behavior change theories, workshop presentation, health promotion and health education

• promote health in peers

Psyc 1101

Psyc 1101

GSU 1010

8. COMMUNICATING IN THE WORKPLACE

Enrollment Limit: 25 (Restricted to students who have AP credit or qualifying Math Placement score) Lead Unit: Business Communications Program in the Department of Marketing

Advisor: Linda Willis

404/413-7682 • smarttalker@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Businesses expect college graduates to possess superior writing and speaking skills. This FLC will give students practical experience in improving their ability to communicate in the workplace. Other courses in this FLC have been chosen to reinforce communication development and provide a suitable grounding for those who may be interested in marketing or another business major.

Students in this FLC will:

• explore writing and speaking purposes and formats commonly found in business

• be introduced to contemporary workplace issues as they relate to communication

• discuss communication as an integral part of how businesses operate

Spch 2050

Spch 2050

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9. CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES—ECONOMY AND CRIME

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Department of Public Management

and Policy

Advisor: Cynthia Searcy

404/413-0107 • csearcy@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Public policy is the set of actions, rules and laws that address problems in society. This FLC explores contemporary problems in the world and examines the institutions and politics that shape policy responses to them. Understanding the policy process is essential to being an engaged citizen and future community leader.

Students in this FLC will:

• learn how to be critical and reflective thinkers about humanity and society

• explore contemporary social problems and public policy issues

• examine the role of public institutions and private markets in promoting social welfare

• explore opportunities for civic engagement in Atlanta and beyond

Phil 2010

Phil 2010

Engl 1101

Engl 1101

10. CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES—POLITICS

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Department of Public Management

and Policy

Advisor: Cynthia Searcy

404/413-0107 • csearcy@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Public policy is the set of actions, rules and laws that address problems in society. This FLC explores contemporary problems in the world and examines the institutions and politics that shape policy responses to them. Understanding the policy process is essential to being an engaged citizen and future community leader.

Students in this FLC will:

• learn how to be critical and reflective thinkers about humanity and society

• explore contemporary social problems and public policy issues

• examine the role of public institutions and private markets in promoting social welfare

• explore opportunities for civic engagement in Atlanta and beyond

Engl 1101

Engl 1101

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11. CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES—FAMILY AND SOCIETY

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Department of Public Management

and Policy

Advisor: Cynthia Searcy

404/413-0107 • csearcy@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Public policy is the set of actions, rules and laws that address problems in society. This FLC explores contemporary problems in the world and examines the institutions and politics that shape policy responses to them. Understanding the policy process is essential to being an engaged citizen and future community leader.

Students in this FLC will:

• learn how to be critical and reflective thinkers about humanity and society

• explore contemporary social problems and public policy issues

• examine the role of public institutions and private markets in promoting social welfare

• explore opportunities for civic engagement in Atlanta and beyond

GSU 1010

PolS 1101

PolS 1101

12. CULTURE AND SOCIETY

Enrollment Limit: 25 (restricted to students in the Panther Excellence Program) Lead Unit: Office of Undergraduate Studies

Advisor: Nikolas Huot

404/413-2052 • FLC@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

By definition, culture is a representation of the values, mores and norms of a given society. The pervasiveness of popular culture in the United States is undeniable. Its impact on society and its numerous sub-groups, however, diverge widely. In a country as diverse as the U.S., it has become more difficult to identify or separate the cultures that influence our society. This FLC will explore how culture is represented and experienced in different racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, gender and religious groups. Issues of privilege, stereotypes and powers will be discussed.

Students in this FLC will:

• examine cultural phenomena under different viewpoints

• explore the mutual interactions of culture and society

• emerge with a more fully realized perspective on popular culture

The PEP program provides opportunities for students to:

• attend academic success workshops

• meet with a mentor to assist in their college transition

• have academic advising integrated throughout their entire FLC

• participate in connected classes during spring semester

GSU 1010

PolS 2401

PolS 2401

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13. EMERGING LEADERS I

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Leadership Activities

Advisor: Kristina Clement

404/413-1588 • kclement@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

The Emerging Leaders Learning Community, specially designed for first-year students, is your first step toward becoming a student leader at Georgia State. A unique aspect of this learning community is required participation in an overnight summer leadership retreat on July 26-27 that includes an outdoor adventure experience and interactive games. (An additional fee for this FLC of $55 covers the cost of the retreat.) If you have a desire to become active at Georgia State, this FLC is an excellent choice.

Students in this FLC will:

• enhance their leadership skills and potential

• foster their interpersonal, social, ethical and moral development

• increase their attitude of social awareness and responsibility

• be provided with opportunities for further involvement in campus life

• enhance their personal growth and development

Engl 1101

Engl 1101

Pers 2001

Phil 2010

Phil 2010

14. EMERGING LEADERS II

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Leadership Activities

Advisor: Kristina Clement

404/413-1588 • kclement@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

The Emerging Leaders Learning Community, specially designed for first-year students, is your first step toward becoming a student leader at Georgia State. A unique aspect of this learning community is required participation in an overnight summer leadership retreat on July 26-27 that includes an outdoor adventure experience and interactive games. (An additional fee for this FLC of $55 covers the cost of the retreat.) If you have a desire to become active at Georgia State, this FLC is an excellent choice.

Students in this FLC will:

• enhance their leadership skills and potential

• foster their interpersonal, social, ethical and moral development

• increase their attitude of social awareness and responsibility

• be provided with opportunities for further involvement in campus life

• enhance their personal growth and development

Engl 1101

Engl 1101

Film 2700

Film 2700

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15. EMERGING LEADERS—RESIDENTIAL I

Enrollment Limit: 25 (Restricted to students who are University Housing residents) Lead Unit: Leadership Development

Advisor: Kristina Clement

404/413-1588 • kclement@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

The Emerging Leaders Learning Community, specially designed for first-year students, is your first step toward becoming a student leader at Georgia State. A unique aspect of this learning community is required participation in an overnight summer leadership retreat on July 26-27 that includes an outdoor adventure experience and interactive games. (An additional fee for this FLC of $55 covers the cost of the retreat.) If you have a desire to become active at Georgia State, this FLC is an excellent choice.

Students in this FLC will:

• enhance their leadership skills and potential

• foster their interpersonal, social, ethical and moral development

• increase their attitude of social awareness and responsibility

• be provided with opportunities for further involvement in campus life

• enhance their personal growth and development

GSU 1010

Hist 2110

Hist 2110

16. EMERGING LEADERS—RESIDENTIAL II

Enrollment Limit: 25 (Restricted to students who are University Housing residents) Lead Unit: Leadership Development

Advisor: Kristina Clement

404/413-1588 • kclement@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

The Emerging Leaders Learning Community, specially designed for first-year students, is your first step toward becoming a student leader at Georgia State. A unique aspect of this learning community is required participation in an overnight summer leadership retreat on July 26-27 that includes an outdoor adventure experience and interactive games. (An additional fee for this FLC of $55 covers the cost of the retreat.) If you have a desire to become active at Georgia State, this FLC is an excellent choice.

Students in this FLC will:

• enhance their leadership skills and potential

• foster their interpersonal, social, ethical and moral development

• increase their attitude of social awareness and responsibility

• be provided with opportunities for further involvement in campus life

• enhance their personal growth and development

GSU 1010

PolS 2401

PolS 2401

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17. THE EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND POPULAR CULTURE

Enrollment Limit: 24 Lead Unit: Office of Undergraduate Studies

Advisor: Danny Zayas

404/413-2052 • FLC@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Throughout time, popular culture has continually influenced societal norms and customs. Contemporary times have seen an even greater impression due to the overwhelming growth of technology usage for so many in their day-to-day lives. This FLC will discuss the evolution of technology and the impact of those advancements on trends in modern popular culture.

Students in this FLC will:

• examine factors contributing to the development of pop culture

• discuss the impact of technology on pop culture

• emerge with a more fully realized perspective on popular culture

and one of the following

Engl 1101

Engl 1101

GSU 1010

18. EXPLORING ATLANTA’S CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Office of Undergraduate Studies

Advisor: Lamont Loyd-Sims

404/413-2052 • FLC@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Come explore the culture and community of Georgia State’s campus: Atlanta! This FLC encourages students to take advantage of Atlanta as a site for engaged learning and exploration; it relates to all students and majors, especially those who want to integrate their academic interests with real-world issues in the community.

Students in this FLC will:

• understand the context in which they are developing as learners and begin taking an engaged, interactive, “hands- on” approach to learning

• explore urban, community and social issues while making connections to their academic courses and life experiences

• be able to compare their own sense of place and identity (rural, suburban, urban, local and global) to their experiences of studying and living in Atlanta

and one of the following

Soci 1101

Soci 1101

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19. EXPLORING TEACHING CAREERS IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

Enrollment Limit: 24 (Students should consider taking the Math Placement Test)

Lead Unit: Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology

Advisor: David Stinson

404/413-8409 • dstinson@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

If you are thinking about becoming a mathematics or science major and would like to combine your interests with teaching in your field, this FLC is for you.

Students in this FLC will:

• examine the basic characteristics of mathematics and science teaching through hands-on activities

• participate in service learning experiences and site visits

• investigate an issue in science or mathematics education, take a position on the issue, and defend that position

and one of the following

Psyc 1101

Psyc 1101

20. FINDING YOUR VOICE: LEARNING TO LEAD IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY

Enrollment Limit: 25

Lead Unit: Office of Undergraduate Studies

Advisor: Amy Molina

404/413-2052 • FLC@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

This FLC is recommended for students who are interested in pursuing leadership roles specifically in the Latino community.

Students in this FLC will:

• be trailed and prepared to be service-minded leaders and agents of transformation within the Hispanic/Latino Community

• discuss current/future Latino demographic trends

• be aware of the power of the Latino Community

• examine trends focusing on Latino Leadership

and one of the following

Psyc 1101

Psyc 1101

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21. FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS: PREPARING FOR THE WORLD OF BUSINESS

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Student Advisement Center

Advisor: Lashonda Linton

404/413-2300 • llinton@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

If you have designs on becoming your own boss, there are many crucial items to keep in mind. Future entrepreneurs have to possess more than an exciting idea. The business world involves being a successful problem solver and the ability to communicate ideas effectively. A critical learning objective of this FLC involves enhancing the students’ problem solving abilities to be more strategic, creative and resourceful.

Students in this FLC will:

• explore the various business concentrations of finance, marketing, accounting, information systems and personnel management

• examine the impact of society, government, politics and the law on businesses

• critically analyze how to make sound financial decisions when presented with different scenarios

and one of the following

Econ 2105

Econ 2105

Engl 1101

Engl 1101

22. GENDER, RACE, AND CLASS

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Office of Undergraduate Studies

Advisor: Lamont Loyd-Sims

404/413-2052 • FLC@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Have you ever considered how your gender, race, and social background influence how others interact with you and how you interact with others? The course on Gender, Race, and Class will use a framework of intersectionality to explore how multiple identities influence social experiences. The concept of intersectionality recognizes that multiple identities interact with, and inform one another to establish subjectivity (or people’s identities) in any given situation. This FLC is particularly pertinent to students who plan a career in the social sciences.

Students in this FLC will:

• develop a greater understanding of what gender and racial identity are and how they impact individuals in society

• engage in a self-examination related to their role in addressing some pressing social issues;

• become more socially conscious of the influence of gender, race and social identity on a variety of cultural, social, economic and political issues

and one of the following

GSU 1010

Soci 1160

Soci 1160

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23. GLOBAL AMBASSADORS I

Enrollment Limit: 25

Lead Unit: Office of International Initiatives

Advisor: Brendan Richardson

404/413-2529 • brichardson@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

No idea what your chosen field will be? Whatever area you go into, you can be certain it will have an international component. The courses offered in this FLC are designed to demonstrate the benefits of and provide tools for engineering an international experience. As you learn how to become a global ambassador, you will be challenged to make the world a better place by exploring how your contribution to society will be enhanced by internationalizing it. How far will your education take you?

Students in this FLC will:

• investigate global aspects of their professional and personal development

• be engaged in a comprehensive international dialogue

• analyze what it means to be a citizen in today’s global environment

• recognize the importance of expanding their horizons

and one of the following

Spch 1000

Spch 1000

24. GLOBAL AMBASSADORS II

Enrollment Limit: 25

Lead Unit: Office of Undergraduate Studies

Advisor: Evelyn Hill

404/413-2052 • FLC@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

No idea what your chosen field will be? Whatever area you go into, you can be certain it will have an international component. The courses offered in this FLC are designed to demonstrate the benefits of and provide tools for engineering an international experience. As you learn how to become a global ambassador, you will be challenged to make the world a better place by exploring how your contribution to society will be enhanced by internationalizing it. How far will your education take you?

Students in this FLC will:

• investigate global aspects of their professional and personal development

• be engaged in a comprehensive international dialogue

• analyze what it means to be a citizen in today’s global environment

• recognize the importance of expanding their horizons

and one of the following

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25. GLOBAL BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

Enrollment Limit: 25 Lead Unit: Department of Managerial Sciences

Advisors: Marta Szabo White

404/413-7555 • mwhite@gsu.edu

Walter Wallace

404/413-7553 • wlwallace@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule

Business knows no borders; however, cultures, societies and governments have boundaries. Different societies conduct business differently. Nations employ unique ethical and legal standards. The challenge for business, especially in the global marketplace, is to capitalize on core competencies while reconciling competing stakeholder claims. This FLC is for students majoring in business: accounting, actuarial science, economics, computer information systems, finance, hospitality, managerial sciences, marketing, real estate, or risk management and insurance.

Students in this FLC will:

• visit international corporations located in Atlanta

• examine the global business environment

• explore the impact of society, government, politics and the law on global businesses

• consider business issues such as ethical relativism, global corporate citizenship, and social/economic co-existence and sustainability

and one of the following

Soci 1101

Soci 1101

GSU 1010

26. THE GLOBAL VILLAGE

Enrollment Limit: 25

Lead Unit: Office of Undergraduate Studies

Advisor: Zduy Chu

404/413-2052 • FLC@gsu.edu

Courses & Schedule