U.S. and Global Perspectives

Cardinal Core U.S. Perspectives (P1) and Global Perspectives (P2) requirements and petition process

All courses in Perspectives will examine the ways in which components of identity and social and material stratification positively or negatively affect life experiences, opportunities and sense of belonging in national or global contexts.

Courses in U.S. Perspectives (P1) will broaden students’ understanding of how the experiences and opportunities of individuals and groups in the United States are shaped by the various historical, cultural and social structures and processes of stratification. These courses will center on the interactions of demographics and the dynamics of social systems.

Courses in Global Perspectives (P2) will broaden students’ understanding of how the experiences and opportunities of individuals and/or groups in non-U.S. societies are shaped by the various historical, cultural and social structures and processes of stratification locally or globally.

Perspectives requirement (6 hours):

Students must take one course in U.S. Perspectives (P1) and one course in Global Perspectives (P2).

U.S. Perspectives (P1)

Students who satisfy this requirement will demonstrate that they are able to do all of the following:

  1. Identify how historical, social and cultural structures and processes shape understandings of social stratification in the U.S.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of how these structures and processes affect the life experiences and opportunities of individuals and/or groups in the U. S.
  3. Identify, interpret and evaluate evidence from different social locations and from multiple points of view.

Global Perspectives (P2)

Students who satisfy this requirement will demonstrate that they are able to do all of the following:

  1. Identify how historical, social and cultural structures and processes shape understandings of social stratification in non-U.S. societies.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of how these structures and processes affect the life experiences and opportunities of individuals and/or groups in non-U.S. societies.
  3. Identify, interpret and evaluate evidence from different social locations and from multiple points of view.