PDS Global Studies

ACADEMICS
Every Global Studies student is required to fulfill these classes in order to graduate with a Global Studies diploma:

• Economics (1 semester/.5 credit). All students will take Economics as a part of their freshman curriculum
• World History (1 year/1 credit) or AP World History (1 year/1 credit). Students will take one or the other as part of their sophomore curriculum
• Chinese, French, German, or Spanish through level IV. Latin students in level IV or above can petition to be a part of the Global Studies program by contacting Loren Fauchier, the program director, at loren.fauchier@providenceday.org.
• 2 of the following Global Issues courses (do not have to be taken consecutively):
  • Global Issues: Latin America, Europe, Israel (1 semester/.5 credit)
  • Global Issues: Africa, Middle East, South Asia (1 semester/.5 credit)
  • Global Issues: East & Southeast Asia: China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand (1 semester/.5 credit)
• Comparative Government & Politics (1 semester/.5 credit)
• As a senior, each Global Studies student is required to take Global Citizenship: Action and Leadership the second semester (1 semester/.5 credit)

 Each student is also required to fulfill 2.5 semester credits of any of the following elective courses:

• ENGLISH
  • Global Literature (1 semester/.5 credit)
  • Advanced World Literature I (1 semester/.5 credit) & II (1 semester/.5 credit)
  • Advanced European Literature (1 semester/.5 credit)
  • AP English Literature (1 year/.5 credit)
  • Modern Dramatic Literature (1 semester/.5 credit)
  • Literature of Other: Marginalized in America (1 semester/.5 credit)
• HISTORY
  • American Foreign Relations (1 semester/.5 credit)
  • Eastern Religions (1 semester/.5 credit)
  • Western Religions  (1 semester/.5 credit)
  • AP European History (1 year/1 credit)
  • A third Global Issues course, in addition to the required two (1 semester/.5 credit)
• SCIENCE
  • Environmental Science (1 year/1 credit) or AP Environmental Science (1 year/1 credit)
  • Tropical Ecology of Costa Rica (1 semester summer term/.5 credit)
• ARTS
  • AP Art History (1 year/1 credit)
  • Dutch & French Art: Baroque through Early Modern (1 semester in summer term/.5 credit)
  • Italian Art & Architecture (1 semester in summer term/.5 credit)
  • Global Theater (1 semester/.5 credit)
• WORLD LANGUAGE
  • A second foreign language through Level II (1 year/1 credit) or Latin III and higher (1 year/1 credit), in addition to the Foreign Language Requirement
  • Spanish Conversation, Composition and Theatre (1 semester/.5 credit)
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION
  • International Games (1 semester/.5 credit)

The Summer Programs Office offers Global Studies credit courses. Credit for courses taken over the summer can be transferred to fulfill one or more academic requirements for the program. In past years, Comparative Government & Politics and one Global Issues class has been offered; however, selections vary from year to year. Students often take summer courses to free room in their schedules in the normal school calendar.

In order to clarify what is possible at a Global Studies Diploma Student, here are some Sample Schedules of past Global Studies Students who have taken two languages, music all four years, study halls, or study halls and multiple AP classes. This four-year Schedule Outline lays out some ways to fulfill the Global Studies Diploma requirements, along with the general PDS graduation requirements.

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EXTRACURRICULAR
Each Global Studies student is required to attend or participate in varying Extracurricular and Global Cross-Cultural Experiences in their four years of high school. In both of these categories, points are awarded based on a point system, where each event merits a certain number of points depending on the time and effort required. To graduate with the Global Studies Diploma, students must acquire 750 points by participating in the activities of their choice while earning points in three areas: .

To receive these points, students must fill out a Summary-Reflection Form to reflect on each event or experience within two weeks of participating in the event. In addition, each Summary-Reflection Form should be paired with an Artifact, such as a ticket, photo, or notes from the event to serve as evidence that the student actually attended the event. (unless the event is organized through the Global Studies office so that you can sign-in or sign-up)

The following activities are some of the extracurriculars for which students may be awarded points toward their diploma requirement. See the Global Studies Event Calendar to see when these activities are available. Some of these events require signing up with Dr. Fauchier in advance.

Global Studies Speaker Series is a monthly lecture series about current global issues hosted in the evenings at Providence Day School. The speakers are from the PDS community or brought in from outside. The lectures are free and open to the general public.Students must attend a minimum of three per year. (25 points each.)

World Affairs Council of Charlotte Speakers Series hosts lecturers in downtown Charlotte from 12 to 1:30 p.m. about every month. Past lecturers range from famous scholars to General David H. Petraeus. Students will have to miss some class to attend these lectures; lunch is provided. If you would like to attend, please contact loren.fauchier@providenceday.org to allow him to purchase tickets in advance. (25 points each).

World Quest is an International Trivia Competition sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. Participants take an assessment given by Mr. Gordon Bynum to apply to be on the team. There are team practices to prepare for the competition. World Quest, Jr. takes place in the fall, and the PDS team also has the opportunity to participate with the adult teams of Charlotte in the spring (50 points each.) To learn more, contact the faculty advisor of World Quest at gordon.bynum@providenceday.org.

Great Decisions Series is another off-campus lecture opportunity hosted in the evenings by Charlotte Country Day School with an entry price of $10. (25 points each.)

Passport Program Events include local festivals such as the Greek, Indian, Japanese, UNCC, Latin American, etc. (20 points each.)

Model United Nations is a simulation of the actual United Nations where students travel across the country to attend conferences. The participants are educated about world affairs, current events, and diplomacy. During conferences, the students take on the roles on diplomats representing various countries of the world to investigate international issues, research, debate, deliberate, create solutions, and select the most suitable solution to these world problems. Parliamentary procedure has to be followed in order to gain the complete experience of the actual United Nations. For more information regarding the club, contact Katy Field at katy.field@providenceday.org. (100 points for Appalachian State; 200 points for National conference)

International Club offers students the opportunity to dine at international eateries or view foreign films. It is open to any upper schooler interested in global events and issues. Contact Andrew Werner at andrew.werner@providenceday.org for further information.

Students must participate in one or more of the following Global Cross-Cultural Experiences. Limited need-based financial assistance is available.

• Short-term hosting of an exchange student (2 week min.) (100 points)
• Semester (250 points)/year hosting an exchange student (350 points)
• Short-term exchange or study abroad program (200 points)
• Semester (300 points)/year study abroad at an approved academic institution (400 points)

Students are welcome to create their own Extracurricular or Global Cross-Cultural Experience and apply to earn points for it.

1. Write the event title or activity, the date(s) on which it will occur, and the amount of time you will be involved with the event.
2. Submit the application in a timely manner to the Director of Global Studies via email.

Questions about the Global Studies Program and its Points System should be directed to Dr. Loren Fauchier, Director of Global Studies at loren.fauchier@providenceday.org (704-887-7506) or Mrs. Jessica Henrikson, Administrative Assistant at jessica.henrikson@providenceday.org.

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GLOBAL POINTS
1. Each Global Studies Diploma student must accumulate at least 750 points based on the categories and point awards listed below.

2. Students must also fulfill all curriculum requirements and successfully complete the Global Citizen Project.

3. To receive points a student must complete a “Summary-Reflection Form” online and submit it in to the Director of Global Studies within two weeks of the time the event was completed.  You can locate the form by going to the Summary-Reflection section of the Global Studies blog.

4.  Students should begin earning Global Points in their sophomore year.  However, freshmen may begin accumulating points if they wish.

 I.  Extra-curricular Requirements and Point Distribution

Activity	Points (each)	Maximum number of points that can be applied to 750 point total	Maximum percent allowed	Written Artifact Req?
Global Speaker Series	25 points each	Attend minimum of threeper year (beginning in the sophomore year), 300 point maximum	40%	Yes
Great Decisions Series (dates and topics announced on the Global Studies homepage).  Admissions fee paid by Global Studies Office	25 points each	No minimum requirement.  Maximum of two events per year, 75 point maximum	10%	Yes
Model United Nations:  local conference	100 points	200 point maximum	26.6%	Yes
Model United Nations:  regional/national conference	200 points	200 point maximum	26.6%	Yes
World Quest, Jr.	50 points	100 point maximum	13.3%	Yes
Signature Program Events such as Echo Foundation presentations.    Signature Program Events will be announced by the Director of Global Studies	40 points	No minimum requirement, 120 point maximum	16.6%	Yes
Passport Program Events.  This includes local festivals such as the Greek, Indian, Japanese, UNCC, etc.	20 points	100 point maximum	13.3%	Yes
Other Event	To be determined by Global Studies Director	Opportunities will be announced when available	13.3%	Yes
Self-defined Event* (see below)	Needs approval BEFORE participating in event*	100 point maximum	13.3%	Yes

II. Global Cross-Cultural Experience Requirement and Point Distribution

Activity	Points (each)	Maximum number of points that can be applied to 750 point total	Maximum percent allowed	Written Artifact Req?
Short-term hosting (only) of an exchange student (approximate time: two weeks)	100	300	40%	Yes
Approved short-term study visit abroad with home hosting (minimum of ten days for visit and at least three nights stay with a home host)**	200	200	26.6%	Yes
Short-term student exchange that includes home hosting and short-term study abroad (such as PDS student exchange program)**	250	400	53.3%	Yes
Semester hosting an exchange student**	250	250	33.3%	Yes
Academic year hosting an exchange student**	350	350	46.6%	Yes
Semester study abroad at approved educational institution	300	300	40%	Yes
Academic year study abroad at approved educational institution	400	400	53.3%	Yes

 *Students can design their own global activities event for global points.

            –  Work with a church on a global-oriented project?

            –  Work with a non-governmental organization addressing a global issue?

            -  Want to see a presenter at some other school or venue and get point credit?

These types of activities and possibly others could qualify for global points.  All self-designed events require prior application and approval before points can be awarded.  Application procedure:
Write the event title or activity, the date(s) on which it will occur, and the amount of time you will be involved with the event.

1. Submit the application in a timely manner to the Director of Global Studies in email format (must be submitted and approved before you participate in the event).
2. The Director of Global Studies in consultation with faculty and administrators involved in the Global Studies Program shall determine the number of points awarded.

 **PDS students traveling abroad are required to complete and turn in a substantial journal upon his/her return.  The journal will fulfill the “Summary-Reflection Form” requirement.

 Questions about the points system should be directed to Loren Fauchier, Director of Global Studies:  loren.fauchier@providenceday.org, 704.887.7506  OR Jessica Henrikson, Administrative Assistant, jessica.henrikson@providenceday.org

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