International Studies Faculty Robert Maguire, Assistant Professor of International Affairs (Program Chair) Susan Farnsworth, Professor of History Description As an interdisciplinary program based on strong intellectual links among liberal arts fields, the International Studies Program prepares students to become effectively involved in an age of increasing global interdependence. The program is designed to stimulate an awareness of cultural diversity and to foster understanding of the forces, institutions, and policies shaping the early 21st century world. The required courses also promote the development of the basic skills in communication, research, and analysis that will be demanded for leadership in any profession. Beyond fulfilling the 27 credits of required courses for the major, each student must take 15 credits in one of the following four concentrations: area studies, international relations, business, or conflict management. Students in all four tracks are encouraged to elect internationally oriented courses offered as part of the Foundation for Leadership Curriculum and to take advantage of courses scheduled on a cycled basis by the contributing departments. The program chair and other program faculty can help in the selection of courses. All international studies majors are strongly urged to arrange internships and to consider study abroad opportunities. This major is offered in both the Weekday and Weekend College Programs; the minor is offered only to Weekend College students. Major Requirements: Weekday Program Required Courses (27 credits) ALL of the following courses: ECO 270 International Economics MAT 110 Introduction to Statistics PSC 200 Introduction to Comparative Politics PSC 312 Introduction to International Relations INS 481 Senior Seminar ONE contemporary history course selected from between: HIS 255 The Contemporary History of the Third World HIS 485 The Age of Dictators: Europe 1914–1945 ONE additional history course from the following: HIS 254 Contemporary East Asia HIS 255 The Contemporary History of the Third World HIS 342 Contemporary United States, 1941–1988 HIS 356 Modern Africa HIS 358 The Modern Middle East HIS 369 Vietnam HIS 485 The Age of Dictators: Europe 1914–1945 ONE course from selected between: SOC 280 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology INS 386 World Geography ONE cultural perspectives course in a second language Area Studies Concentration (15 credits): Allows a student to focus attention on a specific global region and to apply the insights and skills cultivated in the core of the major in the development of an informed understanding of that culture. Among the areas most frequently elected by majors are: French area studies with the recommended courses: FRE 372, 374, and 414; HIS 366 and 485; PSC 301; Latin American area studies with the required courses: SPA 372, 373, 405 or an internship, ECO 265, PSC 305; Third World studies with appropriate courses offered by economics, political science, history, and languages. Other area studies tracks are feasible and can be arranged with the guidance of the program chair and other faculty. Area studies students are strongly encouraged to conduct their research in the track courses in the language in which they are developing fluency and to consider study-abroad opportunities. International Relations Concentration (15 credits): Combines the complementary methodological and interpretive perspectives of the social sciences in the analysis of current international issues. Students in the track distribute their courses to include at least two courses in both economics and political science. Economics courses approved for this track are: ECO 241, 242, 263, 265, 267, 268, 365, 366, 371 and 374. Political science courses approved for this track are: PSC 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 314, 315, 318, 412, 413, 414, and 463. Other approved courses in the track are: HIS 308, 309, 342, 369; MAT 210; and SOC 310. Business Concentration (15 credits): Develops a basic understanding of the fundamental business concepts that govern international commercial and financial transactions. The track requires the three following courses: MGT 200, MKT 221, and BUA 337; and two courses chosen from among the following: BUA 290, BUA 219, BUA 324, ACC 245, and MKT 400. Conflict Management Concentration (15 credits): Examines the theories and techniques that have been developed to understand international conflicts and to promote their resolution. All students in this track are required to take PSC 461. The remaining 12 credits can be distributed in various patterns, including at least two disciplines, depending on student interest and with the advice of the program chair and other program faculty. Courses approved for this track include: COM 325, COM 360, COM 365, COM 375, COM 385 and COM 388; HIS 308 and HIS 309; PSY 204, PSY 401 and PSY 242; SOC 310; PSC 209, PSC 210, and PSC 213; PHI 101 and PHI 215; INS 387 and regionally oriented courses offered by history, political science, and economics. Students electing this track are encouraged to participate in the activities of the Capital Area Association of Peace Studies. Major Requirements: Weekend Program Required Courses (27 credits) ALL of the following courses: ECO 121 Introduction to Economics I (Macroeconomics) ECO 122 Introduction to Economics II (Microeconomics) MAT 110 Introduction to Statistics PSC 200 Introduction to Comparative Politics PSC 312 Introduction to International Relations INS 481 Senior Seminar ONE contemporary history course selected from between: HIS 255 The Contemporary History of the Third World HIS 485 The Age of Dictators: Europe 1914–1945 ONE course selected from between: SOC 280 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology INS 386 World Geography Language Requirement (3 or 9 credits) Option A (3 credits): ONE cultural perspectives course in a second language (3 credits). Option B (9 credits): ONE course at the first semester intermediate level in a second language, plus TWO additional courses as approved by the chair that promote cross-cultural awareness. Area of Concentration (15 credits): Beyond the core of the major, each student takes 15 credits in one of the concentrations: area studies, international relations, business, or conflict management as noted above. Weekend College majors also are encouraged to consult the chair and international studies faculty for help in planning their program. Minor Requirements: Weekend College Program Only (18 credits) BOTH of the following courses: ECO 270 International Economics PSC 200 Introduction to Comparative Politics ONE contemporary history course selected from between: HIS 255 The Contemporary History of the Third World HIS 485 The Age of Dictators: Europe 1914–1945 ONE cultural perspectives course in a second language TWO elective courses chosen from among the internationally oriented offerings of the contributing disciplines Students choosing to minor in international studies are required to plan their program with the advice of the program chair. Program Policies Advanced Placement Policy: As an interdisciplinary program, the International Studies Program follows the policies of its disciplinary components on issues applicable to this major. Please refer to the statements of the appropriate program for policies on credits earned through advanced placement examinations. CLEP Policy: The International Studies Program follows the program policies of its component disciplines for credits earned through CLEP examinations. Grades in Major Courses: Students are required to earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major. Pass/No Pass: Courses fulfilling the major requirement may not be taken pass/no pass. Senior Assessment: All majors in their senior year must complete an independent research paper examining an issue in contemporary international affairs under the direction of the program chair. Seniors present and assess their research findings in an oral discussion with the chair and a second member of the international studies faculty. TELL Policy: The International Studies Program follows the program policies of its component disciplines for TELL credits applicable towards the major. Transfer Credits: Because it is an interdisciplinary program, the International Studies Program follows the transfer policies of the contributing disciplines in determining the applicability of transfer credit to the requirements of the major. At least 12 credits in the major must be taken at Trinity, including INS 482 Senior Seminar in International Studies. Course Descriptions INS 386 World Geography 3 cr Introduces the physical and human geography of the world's different regions. The geographic characteristics of a state are related to its economic development, security problems, and political evolution; geographic interdependencies are also explored. INS 387 Ethics and International Affairs 3 cr Examines some of the major ethical, legal, and moral questions that arise in the analysis of international affairs. Particular attention will be given to questions about the justness of war and about the role of morality in the conduct of foreign policy. INS 481 Senior Seminar: International Studies 4 cr Explores contemporary global issues through a wide range of sources and disciplinary perspectives. Topics include changing patterns in international relations, trends in the international economy, environmental and social justice concerns, and regional prospects.