Global Village Curriculum

EMU's shared general education program

Cross-cultural Learning 9 SH

Students complete nine semester hours of cross-cultural courses and one course designated as community learning. Community Learning (CL) courses integrate at least 15 hours of experiential learning in a community setting. For a complete listing of community learning courses refer to:
www.emu.edu/registrar/courses/commlearn.

The core cross-cultural course is offered only in conjunction with an off-campus program (see options below). This course (CCSSC 201/2/3 Cross-cultural Social Science) provides the foundation for intercultural learning.

Students choose a semester program, summer seminar, or WCSC residency to fulfill cross-cultural requirements. For additional information on any cross-cultural offerings, students are encouraged to contact the associate dean for curriculum or cross-cultural programs office.

Option 1: Semester Cross-cultural

The semester program is the recommended cross-cultural option. This study abroad experience consists of 15 SH of which nine fulfill the cross-cultural requirement. The semester cross- cultural program satisfies one of the two required colloquia. Some semester cross-cultural programs include a course that meets the Christian Identity and Witness (CIW) requirement. Whenever possible, foreign language study will be included in a cross-cultural semester.

Option 2: Summer Cross-cultural

A cross-cultural seminar consisting of 3-6 semester hours may be taken off campus through opportunities scheduled in the summer. These seminars provide exposure to cross-cultural contexts in rural and urban North America as well as international locations. The student will elect complementary courses (see the following list of cross-cultural designates) on campus to complete the required 9 semester hours.

Option 3: Washington Community Scholars' Center (WCSC)

The Washington Community Scholars' Center (WCSC) provides students the opportunity to explore career and community- building internships, city life in the nation's capital, cultural diversity, a broad range of classes at Washington, D.C. universities, and connections between faith and work in an urban setting. WCSC students learn hands-on about their vocations, urban social change, ethnicity, racism, faith and personal growth. The program combines service internships, group living, university classes and seminar courses.

Cross-cultural Designates

Students may also select from certain cross-cultural course designates (listed on page 26 of the catalog) to fulfill the required 9 semester hours.