Diploma programs consist of clusters from different modules making together more or less 60 ECTS. Duration of this program is one year or lesser.

 

Entry Requirements: None 

 

Accreditation

 

This program is accredited by ICHE (International Council for Higher Education), a private Christian Accrediting organization with offices in Switzerland and India. Foundation Academy of Amsterdam the Netherlands does not issue Bachelor- and Master degrees and is not accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Organization (NVAO).

 

PROGRAM

 

Diploma of Global Studies is a program, focusing on the basics of social sciences, such as sociology, cultural anthropology and globalization. The goal of Diploma program in Global Studies is to offer the student a basic foundation for social sciences in the field of global studies. The student will learn various aspects of globalization in sociological, anthropological and political perspective, including economy. 

 

SOCIOLOGY (16) 

GAD01 : Introduction to Sociology (04)

GAD02 : Social Identities (04)

GAD03 : Social Structures (04)

GAD04 : Social Stratification (04)

 

GLOBALIZATION (08)

GAD05 : Introduction to Globalization (04)

GAD06 : Aspects of Globalization (04)

 

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (09)

GAD07 : Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (03)

GAD08 : Human Structures & Diversity (03)

 

 

WORLD HISTORY (20)

GAD22 : Ancient History & Civilizations (04)

GAD23 : Middle Ages (04)

GAD24 : Colonialism & Modern Era (04)

GAD25 : The Age of Imperialism (04)

GAD26 : Twentieth Century & Beyond (04)

 

Mini Project

The Student must prepare a mini project. This will be discussed with the instructor. (11 ECTS)