Global Studies

This course offers an in-depth exploration of Spanish food and culture as a lens through which to understand Spain’s history, geography, traditions, and social practices. Students will examine how regional landscapes, historical influences, and cultural values have shaped Spanish gastronomy and everyday life. Through the study of local festivals, religious and secular holidays, traditional dishes, and culinary techniques, the course highlights the close relationship between food, identity, and community in Spain.

Course introduces students to the political, economic, and environmental dimensions of agriculture. The course will provide cases focused on specific geographical areas and supply chains/industries. Students explore agricultural policy frameworks, the socioeconomic value of farming communities, the structure and consequences of industrial food systems, and the environmental impacts of agricultural and food production.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Global Health Internship has a 100% practical focus to train interns in pre-medical and global health competencies from a community and public health perspective through practical and observational activities across multiple levels of care in public hospitals, community centers, non-profit organizations, and geriatric facilities. Each site includes a defined project and an objective evaluation.

The Medical Shadowing Internship has a 100% practical focus to train interns in pre-medical and global health competencies from a community and public health perspective through practical and observational activities across multiple levels of care in private and public hospitals. Each site includes a defined project and an objective evaluation. The program concludes with a publishable research product (letter to the editor or poster) aimed at submission to the Revista Hispanoamericana de Ciencias de la Salud (UH).

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Welcome to Costa Rica, and welcome to the University of Oregon!During our time together, we’ll explore how we can grow in two important ways: as citizens of the world and as students committed to making the most of every experience — including our university journey. These two goals are closely connected, and we’ll discuss both the shared context and unique differences of each place.At first, you may feel overwhelmed — as is natural with any new adventure — but you’ll soon discover that your confidence and abilities will grow as you embrace the new worlds you’ve chosen to explore.

This course offers an in-depth examination of race, ethnicity, and identity within the context of Tanzania, analyzing how these aspects shape individual and collective identities and influence social, political, and economic dynamics.

More information forthcoming.

This course is designed to support students transition to college-level curricula. London will serve as a steppingstone to academic and student life at the University of Oregon.

(UGST 199) Introduction to US Higher Education (4 credits): This course is an integral component of the pre-freshman international program in Shanghai. It is designed to help international students prepare to come to the UO, get to know US higher educational culture and expectations, and earn credits in topics relevant to their core education and possible degree pathways.