INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
The world is becoming an ever smaller place in which to live, and the interdependence of our political, cultural and economic systems is growing by the day. Locally, the state of Indiana participates actively in the global economy. In 2005, Indiana was the 11th largest exporting state with record exports that year of $21.5 billion dollars. To help students understand the international system, and to prepare them for a career in an increasingly globalized world, the School of Liberal Arts offers an interdisciplinary major and minor in International Studies.
Students will learn another language, specialize in a given region of the world, study abroad for the major, focus on cultural, historical, political, and economic aspects of the international system, and develop a broad awareness of the major global forces at work in the 21st century world. They will be better equipped to understand and pursue a career or graduate study in an interdependent world.
CURRENT & FUTURE INTL STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS
Spring 2008
|
INTL I100 Introduction to International Studies T 6-8:40 PM
(taught by Professor Michael Snodgrass, History) |
Fall 2008
|
INTL I100 Introduction to International Studies MW 12-1:15 PM
(taught by Professor Gail Gráinne Whitchurch, Communication Studies) |
Fall 2008
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INTL I400 International Studies Capstone Seminar T 6-8:40 PM
(taught by Professor Scott Pegg, Political Science) |
MAJOR
The
International Studies Bachelor’s Degree is a 33 Credit interdisciplinary
major which draws courses from all School of Liberal Arts Departments as well as from SPEA, Kelley School of
Business, Herron School of Art and Design and others.
The requirements are as follows:
- Students must take courses
from at least 4 different departments or schools.
- 3 credit I100 Introduction to International
Studies interdisciplinary required introductory course.
- 3
credit “Windows on the World” requirement from one of the following four
courses: ANTH A104/A304 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; GEOG G110
Introduction to Human Geography; HIST H109 Perspectives on the World Since
1800; POLS Y219 Introduction to International Relations.
- Foreign Language requirement is completion of
the 200-level course cycle in a modern foreign language (the existing School of Liberal Arts requirement is completion of the 100 level
course cycle) with at least one class taken at IUPUI. 3-4 credits here count
toward the International Studies major.
- 9 credit area concentration requirement in
one of the following geographical regions: Latin America and the Caribbean; Europe; Asia; Africa; the Middle East. The area concentration must include courses
from at least 2 different departments or schools and at least 2 courses at the
300 or higher level.
- 9 credit thematic concentration requirement
from one of the following thematic concentrations: Development; International
Business and Economics; Global Civil Society; Comparative Systems; Global and
Cross-Cultural Interactions; International Relations; Global Environment. The
thematic concentration must include courses from at least 2 different
departments or schools and at least 2 courses at the 300 or higher level.
- 3
credit International
Experience requirement – 3 credits of academic work earned abroad or relating
to an international experience or research project conducted outside of the
United States of America.
- 3 credit I400 senior seminar capstone course
requirement or, with approval from the director, a 3 credit departmental
capstone course or a 3 credit I415 independent study capstone project.
There is no double counting within the major.
Courses which can potentially count in two or more areas can only fulfill one
requirement within the major. Students cannot take more than 6 hours of I415
independent study credit. Beyond
the major requirements, general School
of Liberal Arts graduation
requirements apply as they do for any other major.
Download a student checklist for completing the IS Major.
Information for Double Majors or Potential Double Majors
Information on double majoring in International Studies and all 11 departments in the School of Liberal Arts will ultimately be posted here. We are adding individual departments as they are ready.
Double majoring in Anthropology and International Studies
Double majoring in Communication Studies and International Studies
Double majoring in Economics and International Studies
Double majoring in English and International Studies
Double majoring in Geography and International Studies
Double majoring in History and International Studies
Double majoring in Philosophy and International Studies
Double majoring in Political Science and International Studies
Double majoring in Religious Studies and International Studies
Double majoring in Sociology and International Studies
Double majoring in World Languages & Cultures and International Studies
MINOR
The minor in International Studies is a 15
credit hour interdisciplinary minor housed within the School of Liberal Arts.
The requirements
are as follows:
- Core
course (3 cr.): I100 – Introduction to International Studies.
- 3 credit “Windows on the World”
requirement from one of the following four courses: ANTH A104/A304 Introduction
to Cultural Anthropology; GEOG G110 Introduction to Human Geography; HIST H109
Perspectives on the World Since 1800; POLS Y219 Introduction to International
Relations.
- Foreign
Language Competency: Completion of the second year of a modern foreign language
(or the equivalent).
- Electives
(9 Cr.): Any courses selected from the approved International Studies
Area and Thematic concentrations course list as long as they come from at least
2 different departments. Students might wish to complete these 9 credits from
one of the specific area or thematic concentrations to facilitate transferring
to the major later. Completing the courses from one area or thematic
concentration is not, however, required for the minor.
Download a student checklist for completing the IS Minor.
Area and Thematic Concentrations
Download a list of courses that fulfill the various area and thematic concentrations for the IS Major and serve as electives for the IS Minor.
For
more information, contact Dr. Scott
Pegg, the International Studies program director (Tel: 317-278 5749).