Interdisciplinary International Studies Minor

Adrian Mandzy , Coordinator

317 Rader Hall

606-783-9369

The purpose of the Interdisciplinary International Studies (IST) minor is to provide students with an understanding of the complex relationships that exist in the world today between nation-states and non-governmental organizations. The IST minor will allow students to investigate international issues through an interdisciplinary approach in which they will combine theory with practice.

Students may select courses that will provide them with a concentration in a specific nation (i.e., German, Canadian, or Chinese studies) or in a region/continent (i.e., Southeast Asian, South American or sub-Saharan Africa). Students may also choose a general approach to international studies. The intention is to equip students to live and work in a world with understanding and respect of other peoples.

Program Competencies

Upon completion of this program, the students will:

  1. Demonstrate elementary competence in at least one modern language beyond their native tongue.
  2. Develop an international context that will develop their personal and professional lives.
  3. Develop appreciation for the culture and civilization of other countries.
  4. Explain the implications of international issues to their major and/or profession.
  5. Navigate successfully in a foreign country.

The senior seminar class will provide the opportunity to analyze and synthesize material from the program.

IIS Minor Requirements

Core Requirements

IST 101Introduction to International Studies

3

IST 301International Internship

1

IST 401Seminar in International Studies

3

Total Credit Hours:7

Electives

Additional courses equated in International Studies

Total Credit Hours:9

Foreign Language Competency

Six hours of study in one foreign language or its equivalent as approved by the associate dean for international education.

Total Credit Hours:6

Equated Courses

Equated courses currently approved in the minor include:

IST 201World History since 1500

3

IST 204World Food

3

IST 205French Culture and Civilization

3

IST 206Business French

3

IST 211Introduction to World Literature I

3

IST 212Introduction to World Literature II

3

IST 221World Religions I

3

GEO 241United States and Canada

3

IST 264Ancient-Medieval

3

IST 265Renaissance-Modern

3

IST 300World Geography

3

GOVT 331Politics of the Middle East and North Africa

3

GOVT 332Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean

3

GOVT 333Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa

3

IST 305Cultural Anthropology

3

GOVT 364International Relations

3

GOVT 367Politics of International Economic Relations

3

IST 310Australia

3

IST 311Geography of the Global Economy

3

IST 321Eastern Philosophy

3

IST 324Geography of World Religions

3

IST 328Africa

3

GOVT 329North American Politics: United States and Canada

3

IST 330Perspectives on Canada

3

IST 331History of Canada

3

IST 332First Nations of Canada

3

IST 333Government and Politics of Britain and Canada

3

GOVT 303Comparative Constitutional Law and Politics

3

IST 335Political Economy and Environmental Policy in Canada

3

IST 336Politics of the North American Auto Industry

3

GOVT 337Politics of Asia

3

GOVT 334Russia and Eastern European Governments

3

IST 340Spanish Culture and Civilization

3

IST 341Latin American Culture and Civilization

3

IST 345Global Health

3

IST 350Communication, Culture and Diversity

3

IST 351England to 1688

3

IST 352England Since 1688

3

IST 353Europe's Eastern Frontier to 1709

3

IST 354The Russian Empire

3

IST 355Modern Germany

3

IST 358Revolutionary Europe

3

IST 359Nineteenth Century Europe

3

GOVT 360United Nations and World Organizations

3

IST 361Twentieth Century Europe

3

GOVT 362Current World Problems

3

GOVT 368Human Rights and Global Justice

3

IST 370African History

3

IST 371Traditional China

3

IST 372Modern China

3

IST 373Japanese Civilization

3

IST 374The Middle East

3

IST 379Latin American History

3

IST 383Asia

3

IST 399Selected Topics in International Studies

3

IST 409International Management

3

IST 430Canadian Parliament Internship

3

IST 447International Economics

3

IST 469International Marketing

3

IST 481German Art of the 20th Century

3

IST 482Contemporary World Art

3

Total Credit Hours: 22

For additional information on the interdisciplinary minor in international studies, contact the coordinator at 606-783-9369.