The Bachelor of Arts in Global Culture and Thought

The Bachelor of Arts in Global Culture and Thought program will require 39 credits and will draw from existing world language courses. 

The core sequence consists of six credits, taken in this order: 

a. GLBC 200: Global Movements (3 credits) 

b. GLBC 360: Cultural Theory in a Global Age (3 credits)

a. Five courses at the 300-level or above in one SLLC program. 

b. Three courses at the 300-level or above in one SLLC program and two courses in a second SLLC program.

The major elective GLBC 350: Translation in a Global Context may substitute for any of the courses with the prefixes noted above, and is strongly encouraged: 

GLBC 350: Translation in a Global Context (3) examines the theory and practice of translation in a globalized and multilingual world. In addition to studying concepts, strategies, and problems of translation with a special focus on literary translation, students will undertake a guided translation project and produce a commentary and reflection on the process. Prerequisite: 6 credits at the 200-level or above in any language taught in SLLC, or permission of the advisor.

For advising, majors can contact Federica Soddu at fsoddu@umd.edu

Additionally, the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) Office of Student Affairs provides college advising for all ARHU undergraduates in 1120 Francis Scott Key Hall.

All transfer courses for which you wish to receive credit towards the major must be reviewed by the  undergraduate advisor. Note that the student's final 30 credits must be completed in residence at UMD, of which at least 12 must be upper-level credits in the major.

All students new to SLLC courses must take the online World Language Placement (WLP) before registering for classes.

We recommend that interested students declare their major as early as possible.

Step 1

Review the global culture and thought major courses checklist

Step 2

Bring signed form from previous step

Step 3

Read through all forms carefully, and pencil in a sequence of courses to discuss with the program advisor, Federica Soddu (fsoddu@umd.edu).

Step 4

Contact the Office of Student Affairs at the College of Arts and Humanities (301-405-2108) to make an appointment to discuss your 4-year plan (bring signed form from previous step), including CORE courses. Walk-in hours are also available.

Step 5

If you are adding global culture and thought as an additional major, check with your home department and college to identify paperwork you may need to complete.