Discover the interconnectedness of the world through the Institute for Global Studies. Building on established programs at Hobart and William Smith, the Institute for Global Studies promotes a broad outlook for students across the globe in topics such as politics, language, culture, history, art and science. Through the Institute for Global Studies, crossover between programs is easier than ever, allowing you to explore and experience the breadth of educational and experiential opportunities that HWS offers. Programs provide a carefully guided academic experience, preparing you for graduate school, professional life world citizenry.
Institute for Global StudiesPrograms
Expand your knowledge of the world through one or more of the following programs housed within the Institute for Global Studies.
Through its nine academic programs, the Institute for Global Studies offers courses that provide a broad scope of understanding across multiple topics.
Depending on the program, GLS 101 and 201 may be core or elective courses.
GLS 101 - Introduction to global studies
Gain the core concepts of global studies by following a specific topic through a range of geographic areas and historical periods. Topics include coffee, crossing borders, global soccer, saltwater crossings and water.
GLS 201 - Global cultural literacies
Explore literacies, languages and cultures across the world. This course is particularly useful for students studying Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian or Spanish but is open to anyone.
language instruction
Hobart and William Smith offer courses in Spanish, Japanese, Russian, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Latin and Arabic. To see what course level you should take, read the Language Placement Guidelines.
LÉNORA KERGAL Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant, French
Lénora Kergal is a graduate assistant in the Masters of Art in Higher Education Leadership program at HWS. She leverages her interests in higher education as a French primary teacher in the Department of French, Francophone and Italian Studies.
Outside of teaching, Lénora has published a research paper in English comparative literature showing her interest in women’s studies and social justice. She has been a panelist in a multidisciplinary symposium entitled Contacts at the University of West Brittany, France. She presented her research with a focus on the transgressive female contacts with Nature in Tess of The D’Urbervilles (1891). Over the past two years, Lénora has been an Examiner of French Literature studies and a board member of the French Baccalaureate jury for high school students.
Ismail Bahallou Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant, Arabic
Ismail Bahallou is a graduate researcher in English linguistics from the University of Moulay Ismail in Meknes and an English private school teacher. He has taught Arabic and Darija (Moroccan Arabic) as a foreign language for over 5 years. He worked with some international institutions such as Peace Corps Morocco, Where There Be Dragons, and Ikrae Private School where he sought more professional growth in the Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language field. His interests include foreign language learning, teaching, translation/interpretation, pedagogy and cultural studies.
Salvatore Romano Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant, Italian
Salvatore Romano earned his BA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Turin, Italy, with a focus on English, Spanish, and Portuguese. His academic and professional interests center on linguistics, language teaching, diverse cultures, and the art of translation. Salvatore takes particular interest in the complexities of translation and its processes alongside literature as a tool for interpreting contemporary society. His undergraduate research was based on the modern interpretation of animal figures within the works of author José Saramago, focusing on the “humanization” of animal creatures and the “bestialization” of human beings.
Currently, Salvatore is pursuing a master's degree in Languages for Communication and International Cooperation at the University of Bologna, Italy. His studies focus on Translation Studies, Historical, Geographical, and Social Studies and ICT applications in Human Sciences.
Ronald Rosa Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant, Spanish
Ronald Rosa is a Fulbright scholar from Uruguay. As a teaching assistant at HWS, he is part of the Spanish and Hispanic Department, currently teaching SPN 101 and 201, and overseeing the Spanish Conversation Table. In Uruguay, Ronald graduated as a Teacher of English and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching at Universidad Europea del Atlántico. His interests include language teaching and linguistics.
No Borders:Global Education
Whether you want to study European Union relations in Germany, feminism in Brazil or economics in the Czech Republic, or another curiosity, you can.
Wherever you go, our top-ranked global education program will allow you to apply classroom knowledge, develop cultural understanding and build global connections that expand your personal capacity and sense of purpose.
President Mark D. Gearan poses questions to Marie Yovanovitch, diplomat and bestselling author, as she reflects on the war in Ukraine.
Hobart and William Smith is a global campus, meaning you can experience the world without leaving Geneva. More than 50 languages are spoken on campus. Faculty bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from traveling the world. Clubs give you the chance to explore new cultures and languages. Noted guest speakers provide insight and analysis of world events.
At Hobart and William Smith, learning goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. You’ll gain high-impact practical experience that deepens learning and opens doors.
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