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FacultyRobert Maguire, Assistant Professor of International Affairs (Program
Director) DescriptionSituated in the College of Arts and Sciences, Trinity's Undergraduate Program in International Affairs offers an interdisciplinary major and minor to undergraduate students. Students enrolled in the International Affairs Program gain knowledge and analytical skills that will enable them to respond to urgent, worldwide needs for informed citizen awareness and active citizen involvement in global affairs. The Program in International Affairs involves faculty from such disciplines as business, communication, economics, gender studies, geography, history, political science, and sociology, all of which have strong interest and involvement in international issues. Drawing upon a diverse group of faculty members as well as human and institutional resources located in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Trinity's Undergraduate Program in International Affairs combines work in the classroom with an approach that moves beyond the traditional curriculum and classroom to make optimal use of the college's location in one of the world's leading international cities. Concrete knowledge of international topics, with particular emphasis on their economic, geographic, historical, political, and sociological components, is essential to fostering students' effective global awareness and involvement. In this regard, Trinity's undergraduate major in International Affairs seeks to instill within each student the following learning outcomes:
OverviewStudents seeking an undergraduate degree in International Affairs are required to complete 28 core credits along with 18 credits in one of five interdisciplinary areas of concentration. The areas of concentration are: Area and Cultural Studies, International Relations, International Business and Economics, Conflict Management and Diplomacy, and Global Migration - Immigrant Communities. International Affairs majors are also required to attain a minimum proficiency level of four college semesters in a second language. Students are strongly encouraged to elect internationally oriented courses offered as part of the Foundation for Leadership Curriculum and to take advantage of courses scheduled on a cyclical basis by academic programs participating in the major. All international affairs majors are strongly encouraged to elect a three-credit internship and to consider study abroad opportunities. The major in International Affairs is offered to students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Professional Studies. An 18 credit minor in International Affairs is also offered. Major RequirementsRequired Courses (28 credits) ALL of the following courses:
TWO contemporary history courses selected from:
ONE sociology course selected from:
ONE geography course selected from:
ONE Senior Seminar:
Note: Students who plan to major in international affairs are strongly recommended to take INS 201 as early as possible in their undergraduate careers. Enrollment in INS 201 is required prior to registration in any INS course numbered 400 or higher. Required Language Courses (12 credits or equivalent) Students must demonstrate a minimum proficiency level of four college semesters in a second language. This proficiency may be demonstrated through course work, approved language tests, or other means approved by the Undergraduate Coordinator. Co-Requisites Students planning to major in international affairs should take ECO 122 as a part of their Core or FLC requirements; it is a prerequisite for ECO 270, which is required for the major. Area of Concentration (18 credits) Majors must complete one of the areas of concentration listed below. Special note: Courses counted toward an area of concentration must constitute 18 credits in addition to those counted toward the required courses for the major; no course may be counted toward the fulfillment of both required major courses and an area of concentration. Areas of Concentration
Allows a student to focus attention on a specific global region and to apply insights and skills cultivated in the core of the major in the development of an informed understanding of that region. Special emphasis is usually placed on one of two tracks: Latin America/Caribbean or Africa, although other area studies tracks may be arranged with the guidance of the Program Chair and Undergraduate Coordinator. Area study students are strongly encouraged to conduct research in the language in which they are developing fluency and to consider study-abroad opportunities. A. Latin America/Caribbean Track: Students choosing to place special emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean are required to take the three courses listed below, and select three other courses from among those approved for the track. Participation in INS 405 Model Assembly of the Organization of American States is strongly recommended.
B. Africa Track: Students choosing to place special emphasis on Africa are required to take the three courses listed below, and select three other courses from among those approved for the track. Participation in INS 406 Model Assembly of the Organization for African Unity is strongly recommended.
Combines the complementary methodological and interpretative perspectives of the social sciences in the analysis of current international issues. Students in the area of concentration distribute their courses to include two approved courses in economics, two approved courses in political science, and two approved courses from another discipline or disciplines. Course selections that correspond to student interests and needs will be planned individually in consultation with the Undergraduate Coordinator. III. International Business and Economics Develops a basic understanding of current issues and trends in economic globalization, drawing from principles of economics as well as fundamental business concepts that govern international commercial and financial transactions. Students are required to complete BUA 337 International Business prior to enrolling in the three courses listed below.
Students also select two additional approved courses related to topics in international business and economics. The two elective courses for this concentration will be planned individually in consultation with the Undergraduate Coordinator. IV. Conflict Management and Diplomacy Examines the theories and techniques that have been developed to understand international conflicts and to promote their resolution. All students in this area of concentration are required to take PSC 461 Seminar in Conflict Theory and Management. The remaining 15 credits can be distributed in various patterns, including at least three disciplines, depending on student interest and with the approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator. Students may choose to enroll in either of the major's two, six-credit international diplomacy modules consisting of a contemporary multilateral issues course (INS 301 or INS 351) followed by participation in the model OAS or the model OAU. Students may also choose to enroll in regionally oriented courses offered by the economics, history, international affairs, and political science programs. Students electing this area of concentration are encouraged to participate in the activities of the Capital Area Association of Peace Studies. V. Global Migration - Immigrant Communities Examines migration and immigrant communities with particular emphases on global trends in the post-Cold War period, issues of immigrant identity, and transnational relationships between emigrant and immigrant communities. Students selecting this concentration are required to take INS 500 The Feminization of Migration following the completion of one political science course and one sociology course from those listed below: Approved Political Science Courses:
Approved Sociology Courses:
Students are also required to choose three additional courses from among those approved for the area of concentration. Special Note Courses counted toward an area of concentration must constitute 18 credits in addition to those counted toward the required courses for the major; no course may count toward the fulfillment of both required major courses and an area of concentration. Minor RequirementsRequired Courses (21 credits) ALL of the following courses:
ONE history course selected from:
ONE sociology course selected from:
ONE international affairs course selected from:
Students choosing to minor in international affairs are required to plan their program with the advice of the Undergraduate Coordinator. Program PoliciesAdvanced Placement Policy: As an interdisciplinary program, the International Affairs 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. Certificate Programs: Undergraduate students who major or minor in International Affairs may also elect to pursue one of Trinity's graduate-level certificate programs provided they fulfill the requirements of the certificate and 15 credits at the 500-level or higher in addition to credits earned in the major or minor. Thus, students who count 500-level courses toward their major will be required to take additional 500-level courses as electives to satisfy the requirements of a 15-credit certificate. CLEP Policy: The International Affairs 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 Undergraduate Coordinator. Seniors present and assess their research findings in an oral discussion with the Undergraduate Coordinator and a second member of the international affairs faculty. TELL Policy: The International Affairs 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 Affairs 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 Affairs. Course DescriptionsINS 201 Introduction to International Affairs INS 301 The Western Hemisphere: Contemporary Multilateral Issues INS 302 International Terrorism INS 351 Africa: Contemporary Multilateral Issues INS 385 Contemporary Topics in International Studies INS 386 World Geography I INS 388 World Geography II INS 387 Ethics and International Affairs INS 405 Model Assembly of the Organization of American States INS 406 Model Assembly of the Organization for African Unity INS 481 Senior Seminar: International Studies INS 500 The Feminization of International Migration |
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