Interdisciplinary International Studies Minor

Royal Berglee, Coordinator

346 Rader Hall

606-783-2454

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 301Education Abroad Experience

1

IST 401Seminar in International Studies

3

Total Credit Hours:7

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

Electives

Choose nine hours (three courses) from the list of approved equated courses below:

GEO 241United States and Canada

3

POLS 329Comparative Constitutional Law and Politics

3

POLS 336North American Politics: United States and Canada

3

POLS 331Politics of the Middle East and North Africa

3

POLS 332Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean

3

POLS 333Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa

3

POLS 334Politics of Russia and Eastern Europe

3

POLS 337Politics of Asia

3

POLS 365United Nations and World Organizations

3

POLS 362Current World Problems

3

POLS 360International Relations

3

POLS 367Politics of International Economic Relations

3

POLS 368Human Rights and Global Justice

3

IST 201World History since 1500

3

IST 204Agricultural Economics

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

IST 264Ancient-Medieval

3

IST 265Renaissance-Modern

3

IST 300World Geography

3

IST 305Cultural Anthropology

3

IST 310Australia

3

IST 311Geography of the Global Economy

3

IST 321Asian Philosophy

3

IST 324Geography of World Religions

3

IST 328Africa

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

IST 335Political Economy and Environmental Policy in Canada

3

IST 336Politics of the North American Auto Industry

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

IST 361Twentieth Century Europe

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:9

Total Credit Hours: 22

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