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Douglas T. Stuart, Professor of Political Science and International Studies (J. William Stuart and Helen D. Stuart Endowed Chair in International Studies, Business and Management; Adjunct Professor, U.S. Army War College (Director of the K. Robert Nilsson Center for European Studies in Bologna, 2008-10)Russell Bova, Professor of Political ScienceMichael J. Fratantuono, Associate Professor of International Studies, Business and Management, ChairKristine Mitchell, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International StudiesEdward Webb, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International StudiesAndrew T. Wolff, Visiting Instructor in Political Science and International StudiesBrian J. Whalen, Associate Dean and Executive Director of Global Education, Associate Professor of International Studies, Business and ManagementCORE POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES (2)
POSC 170: International Relations
POSC 280: American Foreign Policy
CORE ECONOMICS COURSES (3)
ECON 111: Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 112: Introduction to Macroeconomics
INBM 200 Global Economy; or
ECON 248 World Economy (in Bologna); or
ECON 348 International Economics
CORE HISTORY COURSE (1)
One course in diplomatic history. The following diplomatic history courses would satisfy this requirement: HIST 358, HIST 382 or HIST 315 (when the topic is World Diplomatic History). Alternatively, the student may take a history course which emphasizes diplomacy, such as US-Latin American Relations (HIST 383); US Relations with Japan (HIST 315) or The Cold War (HIST 315).
COURSES IN THE TARGET LANGUAGE (2)
2 courses in foreign language beyond the intermediate level
GENERAL ELECTIVES (4)
Four electives which must pertain to the student's country/regional cluster or to the functional theme of "Human Security and Globalization," examined from a transnational, global perspective. For example, a student with a regional cluster on Latin America must have four Latin American-related electives; a student with a "Human Security and Globalization" cluster must have four courses connected to that transnational theme. "Human Security and Globalization" courses must be clearly global in focus, rather than country or region specific. A list of courses that fit that theme will be regularly posted and updated on the International Studies webpage. The four electives must come from at least two departments.
CAPSTONE COURSES (2)
401: Senior Seminar
402-403: Integrated Study (1/2 course each semester) culminating in the International Studies Oral Exam
SENIOR ORAL EXAMINATION
One especially challenging part of the major is the comprehensive oral examination at the end of the senior year. The exam lasts one hour, and involves questions relating to all four components of the International Studies Program.
First Year: POSC 170; ECON 111 and 112; foreign language
Second Year: POSC 280; INBM 200 or required Diplomatic History; elective in area of concentration; foreign language
Third Year: complete INST language requirements; complete electives in area of concentration; complete INST core requirements
Fourth Year: 401 and 402-403; complete any remaining major requirements
A student will be awarded Honors if the student has a 3.50 average overall and in the major, an A or A- in International Studies 401, and Honors in the oral examination.
Though not required, study abroad is very strongly encouraged, and most majors spend at least a semester abroad. Choice of study abroad program should be selected in consultation with your major advisor.
270 European Union The European Union (EU) remains a work-in-progress, and this course will help students to contextualize the EU's development since the mid-1950s, understand the way that it currently functions, and think about how it is likely to evolve in the future. Substantively, the course covers the theory and history of European integration; the EU's unusual (and evolving) institutional structure and political processes; the major policy areas of the EU; and the power dynamics between the EU and its member states.
290 Selected Topics in International Studies Special topics not usually studied in depth in course offerings are examined.
390 Topics in International Studies Various topics of interest will be taught on an occasional basis.
401 Interdisciplinary Seminar Research Integrated the various disciplines in the major, normally involving the student's geographic area.
402, 403 Integrated Study During the senior year, students will prepare for an oral examination in the core disciplines and in their area. The examination will be administered by the supervising committee. One-half course credit each semester.
