Minor

All students must complete 28 units, including one globally-focused core course (typically 3–5 units) that centers their subplan work in a larger global context.

First-year students should plan to take COLLEGE 119: Making of the Modern World opens in a new tab, which fulfills both the Global Studies minor and COLLEGE global perspectives requirements.

Those students unable to take COLLEGE 119 should, in consultation with their subplan advisor, select a replacement course from the pre-approved courses below that draw from a wide range of academic disciplines. Students should be advised that the pre-approved courses may change from year to year and should consult their subplan advisor for the most current list and any prerequisites. Students are encouraged to take their globally-focused core course early in their career. If a student wishes to use a course not on the pre-approved list, they may also petition to do so by contacting their subplan advisor.

The remaining units are unique to each specialization, and students participating in the Bing Overseas Studies Program are especially encouraged to enroll.

The Stanford Global Studies minor, Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies specialization, is designed for undergraduates with an interdisciplinary interest in the history, politics, culture, and institutions of the REEES region or particular areas within it.

To declare the Global Studies minor with a Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies specialization, students must set an appointment with minor advisors Karla Oeler, CREEES Faculty Director, or Jovana Lazić, CREEES Associate Director, then declare the minor and subplan in Axess.

The Global Studies minor specialization in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies enables students to:

• Develop essential skills and literacy in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies

• Acquire valuable training in a language of Central Europe; Eastern Europe; or Eurasia

• Prepare for graduate study, and/or a career in the public or private sector for which competency in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies is required or advantageous

Students may work with the subplan advisor to develop a capstone project to count towards the unit fulfillment of the minor. Projects may include (but are not limited to):

1. Research with units through directed reading under the supervision of the subplan advisor.

Research may take place at Stanford or during a relevant study abroad program, and options may include regional fieldwork, creative arts projects, short films, etc.​​

2. Advanced language study beyond the subplan minimum requirement with units through directed reading under the supervision of the subplan advisor.

Intensive language training may take place at Stanford, off-campus, or overseas.

Students may propose other projects related to their subplan.

The Global Studies minor, African Studies specialization, offers students the opportunity to complement their primary course of study with an in-depth, interdisciplinary exploration of Africa's cultures, histories, politics, religions, and societies. Students from any major interested in applying for admission to this minor program should consult the minor advisor at the Center for African Studies. Students declare the minor and the African Studies specialization in Axess (see below for detailed instructions). Students should consult with their minor advisor to develop individual programs. The minor is especially well-suited for undergraduates who plan to do service, research, or study abroad in Africa as part of their Stanford experience.

To declare the Global Studies minor with an African Studies specialization, students must set an appointment with the Associate Director of the Center for African Studies, Robin Chapdelaine, then declare the minor and subplan in Axess.

Minor in Global Studies with European Studies Specialization:

The Stanford Global Studies minor, European Studies specialization, is designed for undergraduates with an interdisciplinary interest in the history, culture, politics, societies, and institutions of Europe, past and present. The minor is especially well-suited for undergraduates who plan to make Europe-based overseas studies a part of their Stanford experience, as those courses fulfill the requirements for the minor.

To declare the Global Studies minor with a European Studies specialization, students must set an appointment with minor advisors, Anna Grzymala-Busse, Faculty Director, or Christophe Crombez, then declare the minor and subplan in Axess.

Minor in Global Studies with Iranian Studies Specialization:

The Stanford Global Studies minor, Iranian Studies specialization, is designed for undergraduates with an interdisciplinary interest in the modern history and politics of Iran or the Middle East; Islam, particularly Shiism; the geopolitics of the Middle East; and the relevant religions, ethnicities, and cultures.

Students consult with their minor advisor to develop individual programs. The minor is especially well-suited for undergraduates planning graduate studies, teaching, or research and analysis focused on Iran.

Upon completion of the requirements, the final certification of the minor is made by Stanford Global Studies. The minor and the specialization appear on the transcript but not on the diploma.

To declare the Global Studies minor with an Iranian Studies specialization, students must set an appointment with the Associate Director for the Iranian Studies Program, Roma Parhad, then declare the minor and subplan in Axess.

The Global Studies minor specialization in Iranian Studies enables students to:

1. Develop critical knowledge and skills in Iranian Studies.

2. Organize their interest in Iranian Studies into a coherent course of study through directed mentorship and participation in an intellectual community.

3. Enhance students’ understanding and participation in an increasingly global world.

Upon completion of the requirements, the final certification of the minor is made by the Iranian Studies Program. The minor and the specialization appear on the transcript but not on the diploma.

5-10 units may be from the list of elective courses. Other courses, combined or crosslisted with the elective courses listed, below, may also satisfy this elective course requirement.

• Coursework must be letter-graded work, except where letter grades are not offered.

• Students may not double-count courses to complete major and minor requirements.

Other courses may also fulfill this requirement. Students should consult their Iranian Studies minor advisor concerning which courses might satisfy minor requirements.

Students may work with the subplan advisor to develop a capstone project to count toward the unit fulfillment of the minor. Projects may include (but are not limited to):

1. Research with units through directed reading under the supervision of the subplan advisor.

Research may take place at Stanford or during a relevant study abroad program, and options may include regional fieldwork, creative arts projects, short films, etc.​​

2. Advanced language study beyond the subplan minimum requirement with units through directed reading under the supervision of the subplan advisor.

Intensive language training may take place at Stanford, off-campus, or overseas.

Students may propose other projects related to their subplan.

The minor in Global Studies with specialization in Islamic Studies offers students an interdisciplinary and global exploration of Islam and Islamicate societies and cultures. The focus is on knowledge of Islam in all its internal complexity, the history of Islam from its beginnings to the 21st century, Islamicate social contexts, and the diversity of human experience as seen in literature and the arts originating in societies affected by Islamic civilizations. Students explore the global extent of Islam and the growth of its diasporas by taking courses on geographical regions such as the Middle East, South Asia, Eurasia, Africa, Western Europe, and the Americas and from disciplines such as anthropology, art and art history, comparative literature, history, political science, international relations, and religious studies.

Students consult with their minor advisor to develop individual programs.

To declare the Global Studies minor with an Islamic Studies specialization, students must set an appointment with the Associate Director for the Islamic Studies Program, Dr. Halil Yenigun, then declare the minor and subplan in Axess.

The Global Studies minor specialization in Islamic Studies enables students to:

• Recognize, explain, and analyze the beliefs, ideas, practices, histories, ethics, intellectual traditions, cultural and artistic expressions, and politics in Muslim-majority and Muslim minority contexts, including non-Muslim communities.

• Apply theoretical concepts, social scientific, or interpretive methods from the humanities and social sciences to design and construct independent research or arguments on any aspect of Islam, Muslims, or non-Muslims in Muslim-majority settings that will prepare them for further pursuit of an advanced degree.

• Demonstrate at least an elementary level of proficiency in speaking, comprehending, and writing in one of the native languages spoken in Muslim-majority countries.

Upon completion of the requirements, the final certification of the minor is made by the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies. The minor and the specialization appear on the transcript but not on the diploma.