You’ll notice an international flavor to this issue of Arts & Sciences. In part, this
just reflects the reality of our world as a global community in the 21st century,
but it also shows how UNCW and the College of Arts and Sciences have
evolved- Preparing our students to be global citizens is a priority. We’ve made great
strides in increasing the number of students who study abroad, and we take every
opportunity to welcome international scholars and students to our campus.
But internationalization is more than just placing people in a particular location for
a given period of time. UNCW and the College of Arts and Sciences seek to foster
global awareness in all aspects of our work. You’ll find several stories in these pages
that illustrate this approach and, I believe, make a compelling case for its value.
For example, we look to foster global citizenship by internationalizing our
curriculum. Last fall we launched our new Bachelor of Arts degree in international
studies—one of the most exciting and promising curricular initiatives I’ve seen
at UNCW. It draws upon courses with a global focus offered by many UNCW
departments and schools. The goal of the ...
Arts & Sciences, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Fall 2012
