Global Communities students outside of Dorchester Hall, the home of Global Communities.


For more information contact:
Monica Emery, Director, Global Communities
Office: 0119 Dorchester Hall
Mail: University of Maryland
Office of International Programs
1122 Holzapfel Hall
College Park, Maryland 20742
Phone: (301) 314-7100
Fax: (301) 314-7708

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Each semester, Global Communities students enroll in a one-credit colloquium. Students also complete one supporting area course per year that may also fulfill other requirements. See below for more information:

• 1-Credit Colloquium
• Global Communities Assignments

1-Credit Colloquium

During each of the four semesters of the program, students will take a one-credit colloquium. Click on one of the semester course titles to learn more about the course and download a sample syllabus.

First semester seminar
UNIV 188A: Introduction to Global Communities: Understanding Culture and Cultural Differences

Second semester seminar
UNIV 189B: Global Communities Colloquium II: Understanding Culture and Cultural Differences

Third semester seminars

UNIV 288B: Global Communities Colloquium III: Service Learning
UNIV 288C: Global Communities Colloquium III: Researching Society and Culture

Fourth semester seminar

UNIV 289A: Global Communities Colloquium IV: Becoming a Professional in a Global Society



Global Communities Assignments

Listed below are instruction for certain types of assignments in Global Communities. Most of these documents require that you have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Acrobat Reader is free software from Adobe. If you do not have it installed on your computer, please follow the link on the bottom of the page to download it for free.

Foundation Essay Guidelines
During thir first semester students reflect on their personal goals while in the program. The foundation essay ties together prior experiences with future goals to help students plan for their two years in the program.

Portfolio Guide
Throughout the course of the program students compile portfolios to document their experiences and qualifications. This guide provides some basic information on how to plan and put together a portfolio.

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