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Ignatian Global Scholars Program
Global Citizenship- An Ignatian definition
Global Citizens are those who continuously seek to deepen their awareness of their place and responsibility in an increasingly interconnected world, both locally and globally; those who stand in solidarity with others in the pursuit of a sustainable earth and a more humane world as true companions in the mission of reconciliation and justice.
Ignatian Global Scholars Program
JSN Ignatian Global Scholar Certificate Requirements:
To earn an Ignatian Global Scholars Certificate from the Jesuit Schools Network, students will successfully complete 7 of 9 components, selecting at least 1 component from each of the following categories:
A minimum of 4 semesters are required to complete the certificate
Global Scholars Program
CONTEXT
Curriculum Students complete a minimum of 4 courses with a global dimension
Lakota History European History AP Comparative Government
History of Latin America AP Art History AP Environmental Science
History of Totalitarianism Social Justice Social Justice in Action
African American Literature IT MLD: Spanish Culture and Ignatian Spirituality (Camino course)
IT Classics Colonialism and the Cold War in Africa
World Languages (Spanish, French, Chinese, Latin, Greek)
*World Language Study may fulfill 1 course of this requirement if the student does not pursue the language study component on the program
Language study
Students will complete a minimum of three years while in the program. (Freshman year foreign language does not count)
* if taking an AP foreign language prior to senior year, a score of 3, 4, or 5 will fulfill the requirement
Global Events
Students will participate in 2 different events each year that have an Ignatian global citizenship focus. ie. speaker series, reading list, workshops, etc.
Global Scholars Program
EXPERIENCE
Intercultural Experience
Students should take part in a sustained lived experience where they form a relationship with an organization, group, or set of people that allows them to interact with a culturally diverse group while sharing a common vision. This should help them deepen their awareness of their place and responsibilities in our interconnected world.
Extracurricular Involvement
Students will have yearly involvement with a group that focuses on either the pursuit of a sustainable earth, more humane world, or increasing interconnectedness and understanding of other perspectives
AAPIC ONYX LASO Model United Nations French Club Chinese Club Classics Club
Spanish National Honor Society Jewish Cultural Appreciation Club UNITY Club Peace Club
French National Honor Society Environmental Advocacy Club Native American Cultural Appreciation Club
Chinese National Honor Society International Relations Club
Global Scholars Program
REFLECTION
Ongoing and Culminating reflection: Students will continuously complete self-reflections to evaluate their work in becoming a global citizen and understand their relationship with God (once per semester). At the end of the program, they should complete a final reflection project to review their time in the program and how they will use what they have learned moving forward.
Semester Reflections (at least 4) + final reflection
Global Scholars Program
ACTION
Global Scholars Program
EVALUATION
Yearly program review (Student + Advisor)
Global Scholars Program
Process
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Barcelona, Spain
Badajoz, Spain
Milan, Italy
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lyon, France
Dublin, Ireland
Gonzaga College SJ
Contact Information
Mr. Ariel Laguilles, Global Education Coordinator
https://www.gonzaga.org/academics/global-education
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