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International Studies POLSC1301
POLSC1401 SOC2129
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (SA) (SS) Introduction to International Relations (SA) (SS) Cultural Geography (SA) (SS)
2. Research Methods (one course) Students study research methods employed in International Studies. HIST2701 POLSC2701 SOC2103
Historical Methods and Research Research Methods in Political Science Qualitative Methods
Programs of Study for Arts and Sciences
3. Language Skills (two courses) Students take two language courses at the 2000-level or above or test out. Students achieve foreign language speaking skills at least at the intermediate level of proficiency. Study away or study abroad is strongly recommended. 4. Capstone (one course) Students apply at an advanced level the research skills and knowledge gained in earlier International Studies courses to a capstone project. GLST4100
International Studies Senior Seminar
Elective Courses (seven courses): For a complete list of elective courses, see pages 120-122 Two courses must be from the 3000-level. 5. History Elective (one course) Students gain foundational knowledge in world history. 6. Theology and Religious Studies Elective (one course) Students gain an understanding of Theology and Religious Studies from a global perspective. 7. Thematic Electives (three courses) Students gain additional knowledge in Emmanuel College
International Studies from the thematic perspectives of different disciplines. 8. Area/Regional Electives(two courses) Students gain in-depth knowledge in one or two additional geographical areas of the world.
B.A. IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES WITH CONCENTRATION IN SUSTAINABILITY AND GLOBAL JUSTICE The program is designed for the student who wishes to engage in and gain knowledge of the emerging field of sustainable development through a critical examination of the political, social and historical dynamics of sustainability from a global justice perspective. The program allows students to gain a holistic perspective on the issues of sustainability and global justice through the study of issues such as civil society, participation and democracy; environment and energy; development politics and economics; gender and ethnicity; humanitarianism and human rights, and nutrition and health. Students will obtain the skills and knowledge for careers in the public, private and nongovernmental sectors. Students will have special opportunities for internships, study abroad and participation in the Model UN.
LEARNING GOALS AND OUTCOMES In addition to the general learning goals for the major, at the completion of the International Studies degree with a concentration in Sustainability and Global Justice, students will: • Demonstrate an understanding of the economic, historical, political, and social dynamics of sustainability. • Demonstrate an understanding of the causes and consequences of unsustainable development and global injustice.
