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International Studies Courses

IS 195 International Studies Freshman Seminar (3 cr)

IS 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

IS 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

IS 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

IS 210 Researching International Issues (3 cr)

IS 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

IS 310 The United Nations (3 cr)

IS 320 Model United Nations (2 cr)

IS 321 UN and Related Agencies (1 cr)

IS 325 (s) Topics in Islamic Studies (3 cr, max 6)

IS 326 (s) Topics in African Studies (3 cr, max 6)

IS 327 The Francophone World (3 cr, max 6)

IS 350 Sport and International Affairs (3 cr)

IS 370 Africa's Calling: The Culture of Ghana (3 cr)

IS 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

IS 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

IS 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

IS 410 NGOs in the International System (3 cr)

IS 440 (s) International Organizations and International Law (3 cr)

IS 495 International Studies Senior Seminar (3 cr)

IS 497 Practicum in Instruction (2 cr)

IS 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Bill L. Smith, Director, Martin School of International Studies (338 Admin. Bldg. 83844-3177; phone 208/885-6527).

IS 195 International Studies Freshman Seminar (3 cr)

Introductory course recommended of all International Studies majors in their freshman year. Focuses on introducing interdisciplinary training in global, regional, and issue emphases through oral and written presentations. (Spring only)

IS 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

IS 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

IS 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

IS 210 Researching International Issues (3 cr)

This course permits students to further hone their disciplinary knowledge through a combination of directed study and roundtable discussions.

Prereq: IS 195

IS 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

IS 310 The United Nations (3 cr)

Overview of principle UN agencies and current UN activities; emphasis on written and oral presentations through resolution and position paper writing, negotiations, and small group discussions. (Fall only)

IS 320 Model United Nations (2 cr)

Advanced preparation for IS 310 members selected to attend the National MUN Conference in New York; emphasis on a particular country and region through study of political, social, and economic indicators, policy goals, and bloc negotiations. (Spring only)

Prereq: IS 310

IS 321 UN and Related Agencies (1 cr)

Companion course to IS 320, this course permits students to further hone their knowledge of a particular UN or related agency through a combination of directed study and roundtable discussions.

Prereq: IS 320

IS 325 (s) Topics in Islamic Studies (3 cr, max 6)

Focus on important issues in Islamic history, religion, culture, and international relations.

IS 326 (s) Topics in African Studies (3 cr, max 6)

Focus on important issues in African history, religion, culture, and international relations.

IS 327 The Francophone World (3 cr, max 6)

Focus on important issues in Francophone history, colonization, culture, and international relations. Special attention will be paid to the role of the Organization of the Francophone World (OIF) in linking contemporary relations between member states.

IS 350 Sport and International Affairs (3 cr)

Exploration of the relationship between sports and politics, nationalism, economics, society and culture as they play out in the international arena.

IS 370 Africa's Calling: The Culture of Ghana (3 cr)

"Africa's Calling" is a three-week study abroad course with an emphasis on cultural and environmental awareness in Ghana. It devotes attention to drumming/dance, the country's history and geographical terrain. Through temporary residency and fieldtrips to the Volta Region and the Cape Coast, students will examine Ghana's position in the global community. Recommended Preparation: Four Spring orientation sessions, passport, visa, vaccination, and medication.

IS 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

IS 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

IS 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

IS 410 NGOs in the International System (3 cr)

A comparative analysis of nongovernmental organization types, functions, strategies, funding mechanisms, accountability, challenges, and collaborations with other international organizations.

IS 440 (s) International Organizations and International Law (3 cr)

Same as PolS 440.

IS 495 International Studies Senior Seminar (3 cr)

Capstone course required of all International Studies majors in their senior year. Focuses on incorporating interdisciplinary training in global, regional, and issue emphases through oral and written presentations. (Spring only)

Prereq: Senior standing, International Studies major or Permission

IS 497 Practicum in Instruction (2 cr)

Tutoring and/or instructional services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. (Spring only)

Prereq: IS 310, IS 320, and Permission

IS 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)