International Studies

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY As we move into the second decade of the twenty-first century, the set of cultural, economic, social, environmental, and historical dynamics we call globalization influences us all. Certainly professions related to international affairs, public policy, international business and finance, international organizations, communication, academic research, and teaching will require coursework that concentrates on globalization. This major acknowledges and addresses the dynamics of globalization and equips students with the tools to actively engage the global community.

BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH A MAJOR IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (33 HOURS) Core Courses (18 hours)

COM 214: Mass Media and Society OR HIS 105: Themes in Modern World History (3)

POS/SOC 203: Social Problems (3)

XXX 476: Professional Internship (3) (This is either an international internship or a domestic internship involved in international affairs. The latter requires approval.)

XXX 499: Study Abroad (3) 6 hours of foreign language credit earned through coursework, individualized tutoring, immersion, or proficiency exam (6)

Elective Courses (15 hours) Students should choose one area of concentration. Nine hours of electives must be taken from one area:

Global Affairs

BUS 415: Global Business (3)

ECO 201: Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

POS 210: Politics of the Developing World (3)

POS 215: Total War and Beyond (3)

POS 304: Comparative Politics and International Relations (3)

POS 412: American Foreign Relations (3)

POS 489: European Politics (3)

Global History and Culture ART 340: Art History I (3) ENG 223: World Roots of Contemporary Literature in English HIS 223: Dueling and European Culture (3) MUS 160: Non-Western World Music (3) REL 320: Peace and Violence in the World Religions (3) SOC 401: Minority People and Race Relations (3)

Area Studies HIS 220: Latin American History (3) HIS 225: Modern China (3) HIS 308: Modern World War (3) HIS 310: Fifties and Sixties in America (3) HIS 320: Modern Middle East (3) HIS 385: Europe’s 20th Century (3) POS 3xx: Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa (3) (pending approval)

Six additional hours of electives can be chosen from any area or by substituting Reacting to the Past Simulations courses, short-term or long-term study abroad courses, international service-learning courses, international internships, or special topics courses. Substitutions must be approved by the International Studies major advisor.

MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (18 HOURS) A minor in International Studies is intended to complement a variety of majors. The minor focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to examining the many challenges confronting the global community. Upon completion, students will have a greater appreciation of the complexity, interrelated nature, and shared