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International Studies
Taylor 129
541-552-6131
Don B. Rhoades, Coordinator
The International Studies program is an undergraduate bachelor of arts major designed to explore international relations from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. The program aims to educate students:1. To be sensitive to the complexities of relations among different cultures, sophisticated in their ability to think about world affairs, and capable of creative work in the international field.
2. Who are planning careers in governmental service, business, law, journalism, social science teaching, or language teaching with an international emphasis.
3. Who are preparing for graduate work in international or area study.
Because international studies has many possible course combinations, each student majoring in the program is urged to meet frequently with a member of the International Studies Committee or the coordinator of the program.
Each student is required to demonstrate proficiency equivalent to at least three years of college-level instruction in a language other than English. All majors are encouraged to spend some time abroad, for instance, in an Oregon University System study abroad program (see the brochure entitled Foreign Study, available in the Office of International Programs).Language credits may vary depending on proficiency at the time of admission. The chosen foreign language should coincide with the regional study selected by the student. Exceptions may be granted by the coordinator. For students whose primary language is not English, demonstrated competency in English substitutes for the language proficiency requirement. Foreign language competency may be demonstrated in one of four ways:
1. Three years of on-campus foreign language study in one language.
2. Two years of campus study in foreign language plus a year of immersion in a related foreign culture in a study abroad program.
3. One year of campus language study plus a one-year study abroad program that includes an intensive language component.
4. Successful completion of an examination administered by the University's Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
(19 credits)
- International Scene (IS/PS 250) 3
- Introduction to the International Economy (IS/Ec 320) 4
- World Politics (IS/PS 350) 3
- Research Methods (IS/PS 398) 3
- U.S. Foreign Policy (IS/PS 450/550) 3
- Senior Seminar (IS 498) 3
- Required core courses 19
- International relations and comparative perspectives (see below) 15
- Regional studies (see below) 18
- Total credits required for major 52
- Foreign language study 0-33
- Electives 35-68
Students must complete all other general education requirements.
Complete 15 credits from at least two departments. International relations and comparative courses are offered in as many as fifteen academic departments at the University. See the coordinator of international studies for a list of currently offered international relations and comparative perspectives courses.
Complete 18 credits from one of the following three areas (must include coursework from at least two departments). Regional courses are offered in a number of academic departments at the University. Primary emphasis is given to the Latin American, Asian, and European regions. Limited coursework is also available in African and Middle Eastern studies. Students may count up to 5 credits from the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, provided the 5 credits have a significant culture, literature, or business component. See the coordinator of international studies for a list of currently offered regional courses.
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