Global Studies Pathway

Please click on Global Pathway.pdf to get a great overview of our courses

The World Language Department recognizes the importance of preparing and connecting our students to the global community. The Global Studies Pathway Program prepares students for a postsecondary education and/or a career in which proficiency in world language(s), knowledge of world cultures and an understanding of global issues are important.

The pathway affords students the opportunity to explore careers in the field, while gaining the essential skills and knowledge to prepare students for global citizenship and to participate in the global market. Furthermore, the Global Studies Pathway will partner with higher education institutions and multinational/international companies where students will gain experience with individuals working in global studies and related fields.

Through the pathway, students will improve their world language proficiency, compare and contrast the products and practices of cultures, analyze global issues and participate in the global community. Advanced Placement and college level courses will offer interdisciplinary coursework. In the elective courses, students will complete projects by incorporating an international or global focus. Furthermore, the pathway affords students the opportunity to pursue real-world interests and build professional networks.   

Students will participate in a variety of external experiences to employ their language skills, explore careers, and interact with native speakers and professionals, while increasing their knowledge of global issues. Students will document their academic and personal growth as global citizens through reflection.  Upon successful completion of the Global Studies Career Pathway Program, students will meet with our Pathway Board to discuss their learning and experiences.

The Global Pathway involves 4 areas of focus

  • Prerequisites & Corequisites are required courses that are necessary to qualify for most post-secondary programs. 
  • Required Courses are key courses needed to be globally proficient.
  • Electives are a selection of courses that offer a breadth of experience offering additional opportunities as well as other diverse courses that will increase a student’s overall knowledge in the global arena as they pursue their interests in a global field.
  • Field experiences (20 hours) may vary depending on the availability of local partners. These can include career, field, or cultural experiences. *

GLOBAL STUDIES PREREQUISITES AND COREQUISITES 

(alternative courses may be used in specific circumstances)

TO TAKE A WORLD LANGUAGE COURSE, STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE ENROLLED IN THE GLOBAL STUDIES PATHWAY 


Required Courses: 4.5 credits total

Required World Language Courses:

Level III (French, German, Spanish) (1 credit)

Level IV (French, German, Spanish) (1 credit)

Global Issues Seminar (Capstone) (.5 credit)

Elective World Language Course:

AP (French, German, Spanish) (1 credit)

Second World Language:  Level I (French, German, Spanish) (1 credit) Level II (French, German, Spanish) (1 credit) Less Commonly Taught Languages: Arabic (.5 credit) Less Commonly Taught Languages: Mandarin Chinese (.5 credit)


Elective Courses: 2.5 credits total

1 of the following: Introduction to Statistics or AP Statistics (1 credit)
1 of the following: AP European History or Cultural Diversity or Development of Public Policy (1 credit)

Business Concepts (.5 credit)

Marketing (.5 credit)

MOOC (Focus: Global Studies) (.5 or 1credit)

Journalism (.5 or 1 credit) Other courses may be pre- approved by the World Language Department Chair (including pre-approved college courses)


Field Experience:

*Students need to have a total of 20 hours over their high school career. These can include career, field, or cultural experiences. For career experiences students can shadow a professional in a global field. Field experiences can include school sponsored field trips, participation in an event with a global perspective, or attending a lecture or event at a local college on a global topic. Lastly, cultural experiences can include interacting with international students, attending a regular discussion meeting in the target language, active participation in a language club, or travel abroad. There needs to be a minimum of 2 experiences; any one experience can only count up to 10 hours. Also, a reflection form is required for each experience. It is important to get teacher approval before doing any of the experiences.