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International Studies is an interdisciplinary major that seeks
to develop the skills and understanding essential for effective
participation in the emerging global business, social and
political environment. The major helps to prepare students for
careers in government service, international commerce, banking and
finance, the travel and convention businesses, politics and
teaching. It also provides appropriate preparation for the
professional study of business, law and international affairs.
Students interested in masters programs in international affairs may
find it advantageous to take additional courses in economics.
Interested students should ask the Registrar to refer them to a
faculty advisor who specializes in this major. The degree awarded is
the Bachelor of Arts.
Requirements of the major include successful completion of 11
courses, three of which must be International Relations, United
States Foreign Policy, and International Economics.
Completion of five courses selected from the following also
is required:
BUS 370 International Business
ECO 323 International Economics
ECO 420 Economic Development
FRE 402 The Modern French Republics and Their Institutions
FRE 403 Franco-American Relations in Trade and Culture
HIS 215 The Age of World War – Europe 1914-1945
HIS 240 Latin America to Independence
HIS 312 German History Since 1800
HIS 321 Russian History Since 1861
HIS 340 Dictatorship and Democracy in Latin America
HIS 350 Special Topics in History *
HIS 431 History of United States Foreign Relations
HIS 450 Independent Study in History *
INS 400 Independent Study in International Studies
INS 401 Internship in International Studies
POL 211 War
POL 231 Asian Politics
POL 321 Political Development
POL 331 Comparative Politics of China and Japan
POL 350 Special Topics in Politics *
POL 361 European Politics
POL 411 War, Peace, and Security
POL 422 Seminar in Chinese Politics
POL 431 Seminar in Politics and Culture *
POL 450 Independent Study in Politics *
SPN 305 Spanish for International Relations and Business
SPN 410 The Development of Latin American Cultures
* Note: Special topics and independent study courses
fulfill the requirements of the major only when they have a
substantial international component. This implies that the course
deals
with the modern history, current situation or culture in a
geographical area outside the United States or concerns some
substantive issue that is international in scope, typically
regarding economics or security.
Students must complete two years of foreign language study or
demonstrate the equivalent competence by examination. Students must
also take one additional language course in which the foreign
language is required for research, reading, or discussion.
A study abroad experience is required. Note that no more than
two courses may be counted toward major requirements from a study
abroad program. Foreign students may count their residence at
Oglethorpe as their study-abroad experience. Please see
Oglethorpe
University Students Abroad in the
Educational Enrichment
Section.
Students who receive financial aid at Oglethorpe should contact the
Director of Financial Aid early in the pursuit of this major to
determine available funding for the study abroad experience.
Note: Students who graduated from a secondary school located
abroad at which the language of instruction was not English have
satisfied the foreign language requirement. They may satisfy the
study abroad requirement via their residency in the United States.
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