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About CGS

Initiatives

The Center for Global Studies (CGS) marshals the human and material resources of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus to globalize its research, teaching, and outreach programs. CGS bridges disciplines and regional programs through interdisciplinary/professional study and interactive learning initiatives with other institutions. The Center's initiatives include research, curriculum development, and outreach in the following "Clusters of Excellence" in Global Studies at UIUC:

Culture and Humanities
Education in Global Studies
FLAS Fellowships
Homeland and Global Security
Information and Communication
International Business
Language Instruction in Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs)
Social and Policy Studies
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