International Studies Program

Dr. Chris Bjornsen, Director of International Studies

The International Studies Program offers opportunities for students to gain an understanding of other cultures through a Minor in International Studies, as well as enhanced modern language and study abroad opportunities.

International Studies Minor

Longwood University offers a minor in International Studies, combining courses from a variety of disciplines for those students who wish to devote a part of their education to learning about cultures around the world. Students combine the interdisciplinary focus in International Studies with any Longwood University major in preparation for international careers, occupations within the U.S. that have an international or multicultural focus, or graduate programs with an emphasis on multicultural or international understanding and cooperation. Students can gain first-hand international experience during study abroad in summer/winter courses or semester programs, and enhance their international skills through advanced foreign language courses and study abroad.

Students who wish to participate in the International Studies minor should contact the Director of International Studies in Ruffner 305.

Requirements for 21-Credit Minor in International Studies

In order to complete a minor in International Studies, students must:

1. File a form of intention to pursue the minor at the Office of the Registrar.

2. Students are required to complete at least 3 credits in a modern language above the requirements for their degree. Note: Modern Language majors must take all 21 credits from the list below.

3. Complete 15-18 credit hours chosen from the following: no more than two courses from any one discipline may be chosen.

ANTH 204 Language and Culture/3 credits ANTH 315 South American Indians/3 credits ANTH 316 People of Africa/3 credits ANTH 317 Peoples of the Pacific/3 credits ANTH 320 Folklore/3 credits ANTH 321 Supernatural Belief Systems/3 credits ANTH 351 Archaeology in England/3 credits ART 261 History of Western Art: Prehistoric to Medieval/3 credits ART 262 History of Western Art: Renaissance to Modern/3 credits ART 362 Modern Art/3 credits ART 365 Contemporary Art/3 credits COMM 220 Communication in a Diverse Society/3 credits COMM 420 Intercultural Communication/3 credits ECON 305 Economics of European Union/3 credits ECON 307 Economic Development and Transition to Free Markets/3 credits ECON 319 International Economics/3 credits ECON/FINA 413 International Financial Markets/3 credits ENGL 201 World Literature/3 credits ENGL 360 Genre Studies (when topic is appropriate)/3 credits

ENGL 361 Literature of Places and Spaces/3 credits ENGL 362 Literature of Diversity (when topic is appropriate)/3 credits ENGL 438 Studies in World Literature/3 credits ENGL 444 Literature and Culture/3 credits FREN 330 Civilization and Culture/3 credits FREN 335 French Cinema/3 credits FREN 341 A Survey of French Literature I: The Middle Ages through the Enlightenment/ 3 credits FREN 342 Survey of French Literature II: Romanticism Through the New Novel/3 credits FREN 411/412 Studies in Literary Genre/3 to 6 credits FREN 413/414 French Literary Movements/3 to 6 credits FREN 415/416 Major French Authors/3 to 6 credits GEOG 201 Basic Elements of Geography/3 credits GEOG 220 Geography of South America/3 credits GEOG 241 Cultural Geography/3 credits GEOG 340 Global Environmental Issues/3 credits GEOG 352 World Regional Geography/3 credits GEOG 403 Geography of Europe/3 credits GERM 330 Civilization and Culture/3 credits GERM 341 Survey of German Literature I: The Age of Goethe/3 credits GERM 342 Survey of German Literature II: Naturalism to the Present/3 credits GERM 411/412 Studies in Literary Genre/3 to 6 credits GERM 413/414 German Literary Movements/3 to 6 credits GERM 415/416 Major German Authors/3 to 6 credits HIST 200 History of China/3 credits HIST 202 History of Islamic Civilizations/3 credits HIST 241 Colonial Latin America/3 credits HIST 242 Modern Latin America/3 credits HIST 308 United States Diplomatic History/3 credits HIST 314 Political History of Africa/3 credits HIST 330 History of Central Asia and Afghanistan/3 credits HIST 336 History of Japan/3 credits HIST 339 Conflict in the Modern Middle East/3 credits HIST 341 East Africa: Pre-History to the Present/3 credits HIST 345 Latin American Environmental History/3 credits HIST 346 Gender and Sexuality in the Latin American History/3 credits HIST 355 Europe in the Nineteenth Century, 1815-1914/3 credits HIST 356 Europe in the Twentieth Century, 1900 to the Present/3 credits HIST 358 France Since 1815/3 credits HIST 359 Russian History to 1894/3 credits HIST 360 History of the Soviet Union and Communist Eastern Europe/3 credits HIST 362 The Vietnam War/3 credits HIST 375 History of Modern Germany/3 credits HIST 377 History of the Holocaust/3 credits HIST 383 International Study in Africa/3 credits HIST 384 International Study in Europe/3 credits HLTH 210 Global Health/3 credits MARK481 International Business/3 credits MUSC 225 Introduction to World Music/3 credits POSC 255 Introduction to Comparative Politics/3 credits POSC 305 International Relations/3 credits POSC 314 Political History of Africa/3 credits POSC 335 Western European Politics and Government/3 credits POSC 375 Latin American Politics and Government/3 credits POSC 442 International Law/3 credits

PSYC 384 Cross-Cultural Psychology/3 credits PSYC 401 Psychology of Warfare and Terrorism/3 credits RELI 242 World Religions/3 credits SOCL 102 Contemporary Social Problems/3 credits SOCL 275 Welfare State/3 credits SOCL 261 Sport in England/3 credits SPAN 330 Spanish Civilization and Culture/3 credits SPAN 331 Latin American Civilization and Culture / 3 credits SPAN 335 Hispanic Cinema/3 credits SPAN 340 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature/3 credits SPAN 350 Masterpieces of Spanish American Literature/3 credits SPAN 411/412 Studies in Literary Genre/3 to 6 credits SPAN 413/414 Hispanic Literary Movements/3 to 6 credits SPAN 415/416 Hispanic Authors/3 to 6 credits SPAN 430 Cultural Issues in the Spanish-Speaking World/3 credits

Other courses with a substantial international focus or study abroad component will be considered for substitution. See program director.

4. Completion of an approved study abroad program awarding at least 3 credit hours will waive 3 credits of the minor requirements. 5. Complete INST 100 Introduction to International Studies/3 credits.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (INST)

INST 100. Introduction to International Studies. Provides students with diverse cultural perspectives and foundational strategies to develop intercultural competency from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will critically examine a wide variety of international issues spanning multiple disciplines. Students selecting a minor in International Studies are strongly encouraged to complete this course early within the minor. 3 credits.