MONMOUTH COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2012–2013
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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Farhat Haq Professor, Program Coordinator Overview of the Program: The objective of the International Studies major is to prepare students—through the study of foreign languages, cultures and international events—to understand and deal with foreign cultures and global affairs. The program is intended for those who want an international emphasis in the following academic fields of interest: teacher education, business, political science, public and organizational administration, management, pre-law, journalism, etc. International Studies also serves as suitable preparation for advanced study in doctoral programs and graduate professional programs such as law and business. The International Studies major is composed of four elements: 1. Courses providing a common “core” introduction and overview of international relations, global issues, social patterns, political affairs, economic forces, and contemporary problems. 2. Courses from the liberal arts, social sciences and related fields that concentrate within one of two emphases: Global Cultures (GC) or Global Politics and Processes (GPP). 3. One year of additional, preferably modern, language study at the intermediate level. 4. Participation in a study abroad program. Career Opportunities: The number of jobs in both private and public sectors with an international component is increasing rapidly. Furthermore, bilingual ability and cross-cultural experience is an increasingly valuable commodity when searching for career opportunities. The International Studies major provides a strong diversified liberal arts education. The emphasis on different disciplines allows students to customize their own major while supporting intellectual development applicable to many careers in education, law, private industry, tourism, international organizations, journalism and media, military and various government agencies. The International Studies Major (12 course credits): The International Studies major draws its courses from numerous departments throughout Monmouth College. Students can choose courses from a large number of disciplines including history, economics, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, religious studies, political science, business, women’s studies and modern foreign languages.
Required Core Courses (6 course credits): ANTH 103 HIST POLS 200 ECON 200 POLS 270
Introduction to Anthropology Consult with the coordinator of International Studies Introduction to Comparative Politics Principles of Economics Introduction to International Relations
One of the following two courses: SOAN 420 Research Seminar POLS 415 Senior Seminar Elective Courses by Concentration (4 course credits): Four courses from a respective concentration (e.g., Global Cultures = Course Groupings A and C; Global Politics and Processes = B and C), at least two of which must be upper division (300- or 400-level). Maximum of two courses from any one department, no more than two bridge courses.