International Studies, Minor

Introduction

Students minoring in International Studies build the knowledge and skills needed to understand and work effectively in a global society. In addition to examining theories and practices of international relations and affairs, students engage in multi-disciplinary study in order to appreciate the politics, history, economy, language and culture of a particular region of the world.

Minor Requirements: 20 Credits

All of the Following: 12 Credits

IS 220W - Introduction to International Studies 4 credit(s)
IS 201 - Intercultural Communication 4 credit(s)
POLS 345 - International Political Economy 4 credit(s)
OR POLS 340 - Security, Rights & Globalization 4 credit(s)

Electives: 8 Credits

8 credits, at least 4 credits at the 300 level or above, from the list electives.

Take four credits from the following:

1) Any 300- or 400-level course in the World Languages (CHIN, FREN, GER, JAPN, SPAN) except FREN 311/411, FREN 312/412, GER 315, SPAN 301, SPAN 315.

2) Any international short-term prep and travel courses. (Domestic short-term travel courses with IS Chair approval). Check Office of International Programs for available courses. Be aware that prep courses are required and for travel courses and occur the semester prior to travel, so advanced planning is helpful. Check all pre-requisites. Examples from Summer 2021 include ENG 326 “Travel Writing in Italy”, IS 236 “Costa Rica Travel”, BIOL 366 “Galapagos and Ecuador.”

3) Any courses from the following list (other courses not listed below must be approved by the Chair of International Studies):

ANTH 240 /REL 240 - Comparative Religions 4 credit(s)
ANTH 241 /MUS 241 - Introduction to World Music 4 credit(s)
ARTHI 276 - Art & Architecture of Asia 4 credit(s)
ECON 328 - Macroeconomics Found Govt/Cntrl Bank Policy 4 credit(s)
EDUC 308 - Learn Communities I: Personal Awareness 2 credit(s)
ENGL 227 - World Literature: Magical Realism 4 credit(s)
ENGL 324 - PostCol Lit:Tales of Conquests Retold 4 credit(s)
FIN 360 - Global Finance 4 credit(s)
HIST 216 - History of Modern Japan 4 credit(s)
HIST 217 - Making of Modern China 4 credit(s)
HIST 232 - The Holocaust 4 credit(s)
HIST 241 - Latin America II: Independence-Present 4 credit(s)
HIST 333 - History of the British Empire 4 credit(s)
HUM 213 - Introduction to Japanese Literature 4 credit(s)
HUM 260 - U.S. Latinas/os & Pop Culture 4 credit(s)
HUM 351 - Traditional Theater of East Asia 4 credit(s)
HUM 360 - Advanced Topics:U.S. Latina/o Studies 4 credit(s)
MGMT 310 - International Business 4 credit(s)
MUS 241 - Introduction to World Music 4 credit(s)
PH 325 - Global Health 4 credit(s)
PHIL 305 - Asian Philosophy 4 credit(s)
POLS 180 - The United States in World Affairs 4 credit(s)
POLS 232 - Current Events in the Middle East 2 credit(s)
POLS 340 - Security, Rights & Globalization 4 credit(s)
POLS 345 - International Political Economy 4 credit(s)
REL 240 - Comparative Religions 4 credit(s)
SOC 347 - Global Cap Neo-Colonial Inequalities 4 credit(s)
THEA 351 - Traditional Theater of East Asia 4 credit(s)

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing Pacific University’s International Studies minor will:

Demonstrate at least an intermediate-level competency in a second language (for most students at Pacific this means completing a 202-level language course).
Demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge and critical thinking related to global issues, policies, processes and trends.
Clearly articulate, consider, and argue issues through the use of diverse frames of reference and engagement with concepts of cultural relativity.