2020-21 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
International Studies
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261C Central Hall
541-552-6745
Scott Rex, 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 |
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Linda Wilcox Young |
Sean McEnroe |
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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
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Minor
International Studies
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