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2018-19 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

International Studies

Taylor 213
541-552-6787

Linda Wilcox Young, Chair

Affiliated Faculty Affiliated Faculty (cont.)  Emeritus Faculty
Bret Anderson Michael Niemann Anne Chambers
Enrique Chacón Jessica Piekielek Ken Kempner
Anne Connor Amber Reed Dan Morris
Maggie Gemmell Dustin Walcher John Richards
Marianne Golding Linda Wilcox Young  
Sean McEnroe    

International Studies explores global events and the origins of contemporary conditions from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of international, cultural, economic and political affairs grounded in a historical and social context. A combination of academic and experiential learning is encouraged, especially participation in Study-Abroad and international internships. Students are encouraged to select a regional emphasis that reflects their interests and provides a focus for applying theory and concepts. The required second-language skills further expand students’ worldviews and enrich their cultural understanding.

A major in International Studies prepares students for creative work in an increasingly globalized world, enabling careers in government service, business, law, journalism, social services, teaching, and international development and non-governmental organizations. International Studies also provides a broad foundation for graduate study in a variety of social science, interdisciplinary, and regional studies programs.

Majors must work closely with their advisers to discuss the purposes of their curriculum, track foreign language progress, select courses to meet major requirements, and plan study abroad, internships, minors or second majors. Students should note that most upper division courses have prerequisites, and many are taught on a rotating schedule. With early planning and advising International Studies majors can efficiently complete second majors or certificates in a wide variety of programs.

Program Requirements

 

Programs

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Minor

Courses

International Studies

  • IS 199 - Special Studies

    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • IS 250 - Introduction to International Studies

    4 credits
    Introduces students to important tools for understanding global issues and international affairs from different perspectives, and examines ways in which different disciplines adopt geopolitical and sociocultural approaches to global and international issues in different world regions.  Students engage in multidisciplinary exploration of selected contemporary regional and global issues.  The course presents the world as an integrated and interdependent set of global systems. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand F–Social Science).
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • IS 320 - Introduction to the International Economy

    4 credits
    Explores global economic relations in the historical and political context of current issues. Focuses on the economic interdependence of nations. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 , EC 202   (Cross-listed with EC 320 ).
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • IS 350 - World Politics

    4 credits
    Examines the nature and structure of the modern international state system, with reference to theory and practice. Emphasizes globalization and the impact of international developments on domestic politics. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand J).
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • IS 370 - Topics in International Political Economy

    4 credits
    Examines contemporary issues in International Studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students explore these issues at the global level using a variety of relevant social science concepts. The interplay of political, economic, historical and cultural factors is assessed in relation to the actions of states, institutions and peoples. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics for a maximum of 12 credits.  Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand J).
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • IS 375 - Human Rights in the Global Age

    4 credits
    Provides a broad survey of global human rights from an interdisciplinary perspective. Stresses an ongoing discussion of the role of human rights as a moral discourse in an age of globalization. Examines fundamental concepts, a variety of issue areas including human rights challenges in the areas of humanitarian intervention, torture, migration, First Peoples’ rights and the impact of globalizing forces on social, economic, and cultural rights. Concludes with an examination of the implementation mechanisms for human rights. Emphasizes global citizenship and social responsibility.  Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand I).
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • IS 380 - Regional and Country Studies

    4 credits
    Examines contemporary issues in International Studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. Explores the interplay of political, economic, historical and cultural factors in the actions of states, institutions and peoples in one specific area of the world. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics for a maximum of 12 credits.  Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand J).
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • IS 399 - Special Studies

    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • IS 401 - Research

    1 to 6 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Graded (A-F) only

  • IS 403 - Thesis

    1 to 9 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Graded (A-F) only

  • IS 405 - Reading and Conference

    1 to 6 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Graded (A-F) only

  • IS 407 - Seminar

    1 to 4 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • IS 409 - Practicum

    1 to 16 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Graded Pass/No Pass only.

  • IS 450 - U.S. Foreign Policy

    4 credits
    Explores the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy from World War II to the present. Prerequisite(s): IS 350. Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • IS 498 - Senior Capstone

    4 credits
    Provides a seminar-style structure of encouragement and guidance for students to evaluate and integrate their academic and other experiences in the International Studies Program and to apply these toward developing career or life plans. Students write a reflective autobiographical essay of their developing international or global interest, complete a major research paper or project analyzing or interpreting an important regional or global issue of special interest or concern to the student, and give a public presentation.  Students also explore various international career opportunities, and are encouraged to integrate previous or current international experience into the Capstone. Required for the International Studies Major.  Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of instructor; open to International Studies majors or minors only.
    Graded (A-F) only

  • IS 501 - Research

    1 to 6 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Graded (A-F) only.

  • IS 503 - Thesis

    1 to 9 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Graded (A-F) only.

  • IS 505 - Reading and Conference

    1 to 6 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Graded (A-F) only.

  • IS 507 - Seminar

    1 to 4 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Graded (A-F) only.

  • IS 509 - Practicum

    1 to 16 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
    Graded Pass/No Pass only.

  • IS 550 - U.S. Foreign Policy

    4 credits
    Explores the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy from World War II to the present. Prerequisite(s): IS 350 .
    Graded (A-F) only.