SPDA 4020 - Connections V: Global Design

3 hours

Fifth in a series of pillar courses for the Integrative Studies cohort degree focused on the intersection between application and theory in the 21st century world. Students integrate university core knowledge and skills with theories globalization and design in a collaborative setting. Project-based learning forms the center of this educational experience, focused around a theme chosen by, and in collaboration with, a business or community partner. The goal is teaching students how to understand and implement design thinking processes within a global context. Students consider how globalization is affecting the ways that projects are implemented and managed and how design thinking can be used in a variety of cultural contexts. Diversity of project teams, as exemplified by differences in economic background, cultural background, gender, race, religion, physical or intellectual abilities, etc., is studied as it relates to solutions to complex problems within a global framework. Learning is supported by readings, lectures, discussion and simulation of key theories that drive said communication. Restricted to students admitted to the cohort.

Prerequisite(s): None.