International Studies Undergraduate Curricular Requirements
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International Studies (B.A.)
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), the general requirements for the B.A. degree, and:
Principles of Economics; or |
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Foundations of Economic Analysis (4-6 cr) |
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The United Nations or |
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Political Research Methods and Approaches (3 cr) |
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International Studies Senior Seminar (3 cr) |
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International Politics or |
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Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 cr) |
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Intro to Statistics or |
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Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
Six credits chosen from:
Peoples of the World (3 cr) |
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International Environmental Issues Seminar (3 cr) |
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World Regional Geography (3 cr) |
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International Studies Freshman Seminar (3 cr) |
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Global Media (3 cr) |
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Political Economy (3 cr) |
At least 12 cr from one of the following issue emphases: international relations, international economics and business, global resources and development (see courses below)
At least 12 cr from one of the following regional emphases: Latin America, Europe, Asia (see courses below)
Demonstrated proficiency in a modern foreign language correlating with the region of emphasis and equivalent to that gained from six semesters of university study. Exceptions include any class taught in English including: Chin 331, Chin 330, Chin 363, Russ 410, and Russ 430. (0-22 cr)
In addition, international experience in the student's region of emphasis is required for all students in this major. The experience must extend consecutively for at least 10-12 weeks, be qualified for at least 12 credits, and include an academic project or assignment and immersion in the culture of the country. All costs associated with the international experience are the responsibility of the student.
The requirement of international experience will normally be fulfilled by completing a registered credit program such as study abroad, student exchange, student teaching, or internship. In general, credits are registered on the UI campus; course work and field experience are taken abroad.
In some cases, permission may be granted to complete noncredit work experience that places the student abroad for a contracted length of time. Normally this work assignment will be completed during the degree program. In some instances, prior work experience may be accepted based on the following criteria: verification, length, nature, recentness, and relevancy of experience.
Issue Emphases in International Studies
Recommended courses for completion of requirement (special topic courses may be used when approved by the director).
A. International Relations
Political Geography (3 cr) |
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U.S. Diplomatic History (3 cr) |
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Military History (3 cr) |
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Model United Nations (2 cr) |
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Terrorism, Society and Justice (3 cr) |
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PolS 382 |
Post-Communist Politics (3 cr) |
PolS 438 |
Conduct of American Foreign Policy (3 cr) |
International Organizations and International Law (3 cr) |
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World Politics and War (3 cr) |
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Political Violence and Revolution (3 cr) |
B. International Economics and Business
Agricultural Markets in a Global Economy (3 cr) |
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International Finance (3 cr) |
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International Marketing (3 cr) |
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International Economics (3 cr) |
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International Development Economics (3 cr) |
C. Global Resources and Development
Agricultural Markets in a Global Economy (3 cr) |
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Anth 462 |
Human Issues in International Development (3 cr) |
International Land Preservation and Conservation Systems (3 cr) |
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For 495 |
International Wildland Management (1-3 cr, max 3) |
Geography of Development (3 cr) |
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Population Dynamics and Distribution (3 cr) |
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Rural Development (3 cr) |
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Politics of Development (3 cr) |
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REM 358 |
Natural Resources of the World (3 cr) |
Social Change & Globalization (3 cr) |
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Post-Colonialism (3 cr) |
Regional Emphases in International Studies
A. Latin America
Latin American Literature in Translation (3 cr) |
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Latin America: The Colonial Era (3 cr) |
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Modern Mexico (3 cr) |
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Modern Latin America (3 cr) |
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Social Revolution in Latin America (3 cr) |
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Culture and Institutions of Latin America (3 cr) |
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Readings: Spanish American Literature (3 cr) |
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Spanish American Short Fiction (3 cr) |
B. Europe
Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
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The European Union (3 cr) |
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Modern French Literature in Translation (3 cr) |
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German Literature in Translation (3 cr) |
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Spanish Literature in Translation (3 cr) |
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Connecting French Language and Culture (4 cr) |
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Reading French Texts (3 cr) |
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Topics in French Literature (3 cr) |
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Topics in French Culture and Institutions (3 cr) |
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Introduction to German Literature (3 cr) |
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Topics in German Culture and Literature - Themes (3 cr) |
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European Cultural History, 1600-1800 (3 cr) |
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Intellectual and Cultural History of Modern Europe (3 cr) |
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The Renaissance (3 cr) |
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Age of the French Revolution (3 cr) |
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19th Century Europe (3 cr) |
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20th Century Europe (3 cr) |
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Eastern Europe Since 1774 (3 cr) |
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Russia to 1894 (3 cr) |
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Russia and Soviet Union Since 1894 (3 cr) |
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Modern France (3 cr) |
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Western European Politics (3 cr) |
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Culture and Institutions of Spain (3 cr) |
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Readings: Spanish Literature (3 cr) |
C. Asia/Africa
Japanese Anime (3 cr) |
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The Age of African Empires (3 cr) |
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History of the Middle East (3 cr) |
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Japan, 1600 to Present (3 cr) |
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Modern China, 1840s to Present (3 cr) |
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Chinese Social and Cultural History (3 cr) |
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Topics in Islamic Studies (3 cr) |
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Topics in African Studies (3 cr) |
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Buddhism (3 cr) |
Other courses with an international component may be used as electives with permission of the school director.