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A major in International Studies (IS) prepares students to take their place as citizens of the world. The multi-disciplinary approach aims at immersing students in various methods of analyzing contemporary international issues. Students gain a foundation in the disciplines of political science and international relations, and a degree knowledge of global issues from courses in anthropology, economics, geography, history, and sociology. An important goal of this study is to describe the nature and evolution of contemporary global structures. Students develop regional expertise in a specific country or world region (e.g., China, India, Japan, Europe, or Latin America), gain competency in a second language, and are strongly encouraged to participate in study abroad opportunities. In addition to regional expertise, students pick one of the following Specialization Tracks for a thematic focus: (1) Globalization and Social Change; (2) International Relations and Security PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Students who major in International Studies will be able to: Develop competency in various theoretical approaches in the field of international studies Be able to conduct rigorous comparative analysis of international issues in a regional context and within social science disciplines Work within conceptual frameworks to analyze the global arena of politics, economics, and social/cultural isues Gain proficiency in critical skills in international relations to include an emphasis on research and communication skills, knowledge of various world cultures, and global systems
Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
A major in International Studies (IS) prepares students to take their place as citizens of the world. The multi-disciplinary approach aims at immersing students in various methods of analyzing contemporary international issues. Students gain a foundation in the disciplines of political science and international relations, and a degree knowledge of global issues from courses in anthropology, economics, geography, history, and sociology. An important goal of this study is to describe the nature and evolution of contemporary global structures. Students develop regional expertise in a specific country or world region (e.g., China, India, Japan, Europe, or Latin America), gain competency in a second language, and are strongly encouraged to participate in study abroad opportunities. In addition to regional expertise, students pick one of the following Specialization Tracks for a thematic focus: (1) Globalization and Social Change; (2) International Relations and Security PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Students who major in International Studies will be able to: Develop competency in various theoretical approaches in the field of international studies Be able to conduct rigorous comparative analysis of international issues in a regional context and within social science disciplines Work within conceptual frameworks to analyze the global arena of politics, economics, and social/cultural isues Gain proficiency in critical skills in international relations to include an emphasis on research and communication skills, knowledge of various world cultures, and global systems
Admission Requirements
6+
Applicants must have the American equivalent of at least a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale (approximately 65%) in their secondary (senior or high school) education. Other English Language Requirements: Cambridge English Exams: TOEFL: 550 PBT; TOEFL (CBT): 213; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58.
Jan-2000
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
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Degree
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Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
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