Intro to International Studies

Catalog description

An introduction to the field of international studies designed to provide a foundation of knowledge upon which the student can pursue more detailed studies related to international topics. Students will be encouraged to think on a global, as opposed to parochial, basis. The course content will be structured around four general areas: social and cultural issues, politics, economics, and religion. The course will derive its cohesiveness from either a central theme or a common core of ideas, which runs through each of the four content areas. GE credit may be taken to fulfill either social science or foreign language/ culture requirement. Co-requisite: NONE