Listed below are the courses that are approved for credit toward the International Studies Certificate:
Course Descriptions
ANTH E310: Introduction to Cultures of Africa Cr. 3
ANTH E321: Peoples of Mexico Cr. 3.
P: E105. Surveys modern Indian groups, peasant societies, and problems of acculturation and urbanization in contemporary Mexico. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non- Western Culture) requirement.
ANTH E330: Indians of South America Cr. 3.
P: E105. The cultural development and contemporary life of aboriginal societies in the tropical and marginal areas of the continent. Ethnic relationship and characteristics of major cultural groups are examined through detailed study of representative tribal units.
ANTH E402: Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective Cr. 3.
This course considers the meaning and social implications of gender in human society. Cultural definitions of “male” and “female” gender categories as well as associated behavioral and structural differentiation of gender roles will be analyzed using current anthropological concepts and theories.
ANTH E455: Anthropology of Religion Cr. 3.
Critical evaluation of current approaches to the analysis of religious myth, ritual, and symbolism. Problems in understanding religious beliefs of other cultures. Modern development of the anthropology of religion.
ANTH A460: Topics in Anthropology Cr. 1–3. (V.T.)
ANTH A479: Indian Cultures of Peru Cr. 3
BUS D300: International Business Administration Cr. 3.
P: junior class standing, ECON E201–E202. Economic and cultural environments for overseas operations. Governmental policies and programs that affect international business. International dimensions of marketing, finance, accounting, taxation, and human resources with emphasis on management decisions and implementation.
CMLT C340: Women in World Literature Cr. 3. (V.T.)
P: ENG L202 or W233 or equivalent. Study of creative women writers who deal with unconventional themes. Comparison of images of female characters in 20th-century novels by French, English, and American women writers who challenge literary or social conventions. Focus on fiction or on another genre (e.g., drama, poetry, essay) each time course is offered. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credits.
ECON E430: International Economics Cr. 3.
P: E202; junior class standing. Gains from trade; relation between factor rentals and goods prices, distributional effects of trade, tariff policy and quantitative inferences; trade problems of developing countries, discrimination, and customs unions; balance of payments adjustments via prices and incomes, exchange rate policy; role of international reserves.
ENG L113 Introduction to African Literature Cr. 3.
P: placement at or above ENG W131 (or equivalent) and exemption from or completion of ENG R150. A study of African oral and written fiction, poetry, and drama. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of African literature and the issues surrounding it.
FINA H390: Topics in Art History Cr. 3.
In-depth projects and studies in special directions of art history, closely related to existing areas of concentration. May be repeated.
FINA H415: Art of Pre-Columbian America Class 3, Cr. 3.
A survey of the arts of Mesoamerica, especially Mexico and Guatemala, until the time of the discovery of America. Eligible for graduate credit.
FOLK F111: Introduction to World Folk Music Cr. 3.
P: placement at or above ENG W131 (or equivalent) and exemption from or completion of ENG R150. Introduction to world traditional music. Study of the interrelationship of music sound and behavior. Focus on music events in life and year cycles of selected cultures.
FOLK F305: Asian Folklore Cr. 3. (V.T.)
P: placement at or above ENG W131 (or equivalent) and exemption from or completion of ENG R150. Forms and functions of folklore, folklife, or folk music in the traditional and developing societies of Asia. Folklore as a reflection of culture. Relationship between folklore forms and belief systems in Asia. May be repeated once when topics vary.
FREN F464: Civilisation Française II Cr. 3.
P: 6 credits in French at the 300 level or departmental permission. French civilization from 18th century to contemporary period. Eligible for graduate credit.
FWAS H201: Humanities I: The Ancient World Cr. 3.
P: ENG W131. This interdisciplinary course investigates art, architecture, literature, philosophy, and religion in the ancient world (to 1300 A.D.) from a multicultural perspective. The focus is on representative works; the course proceeds chronologically and each work is given a historical/cultural setting. The practicum develops critical appreciation through interpretive reading and observation.
FWAS H202: Humanities II: Foundations of the Modern Western World Cr. 3.
P: ENG W131; R: H201. Investigates art, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, and music from 1300 to present. Primary focus on Western tradition. Representative works treated chronologically in their historical/cultural settings. Practicum develops critical appreciation through interpretive observation, listening, and reading.
GER G362: Deutsche Landeskunde Cr. 3.
P: third-year German language proficiency or consent of instructor. An overview of contemporary West German civilization with attention to the other Germanspeaking countries. Political, economic, and social organization. Lectures in German; discussions in German or English.
GER G363: Deutsche Kulturgeschichte Cr. 3.
P: third-year German language proficiency or consent of instructor. A survey of the cultural history of Germanspeaking countries, as well as contemporary civilization, with an emphasis on individual aspects of culture traced through several epochs.
HIST H202: Russia: 1801-Present Cr. 3. [OW]
From earliest times to the present era. Political, economic, social, and cultural topics, as well as Russia’s relations with other countries. Mongol conquest,Westernization, industrialization, Russian revolutions, and Stalin’s purges: literature and art in historical context.
HIST H232: The World in the 20th Century Cr. 3.
Shaping of the contemporary world with an emphasis on the reaction of non-Western peoples to Western imperialism.
HIST E332 African History from Colonial Rule to Independence Cr. 3. [OW]
1750 to present. Slave trade, European imperialism; impact of Islam and Christianity, new state formations, reassertion of African culture and identity. Credit not given for both E332 and E432.
HIST F447: U.S.-Latin American Relations Cr. 3
HIST T335: Topics in Non-Western History Cr. 3. (V.T.) [OW]
Study and analysis of selected historical issues and problems in non-Western, Russian, and Latin American history from the perspective of the arts and humanities. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
HIST F342: Latin America: Evolution and Revolution Cr. 3. [OW]
Hispanic America since independence, with emphasis on common problems of nation building in multi-racial former colonial societies; latifundia; dependency relationships; impact of industrialization; the conservative and revolutionary responses; 1810– present. Eligible for graduate credit.
HIST A345-A346: American Diplomatic History I–II Cr. 3-3. (V.T. for A346) [US]
American diplomacy from 1775 to 1823; diplomacy of American continental expansion to 1898. America as a world power. Involvement in Far Eastern affairs after 1898, diplomacy of World Wars I and II, developments to present. Eligible for graduate credit. Credit not given for both A345 and A316. Credit not given for both A346 and A316.
HIST B311 Holocaust and Modern Genocides Cr. 3
This course examines genocide in the 20th century: first state-sponsored mass murder, systematic murder of Jews in Europe during World War II, regional differences in implementation of genocidal policies, memory and commemoration, the political uses and abuses of the Holocaust, Genocide Convention and the international community.
HIST D310 Russian Revolutions and the Soviet Regime Cr. 3
Causes and development of Russian revolutions and civil war; Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin; purges, terror, economic development, society, and arts under Stalin; struggle against Hitler; scope and limits of de-Stalinization under Khrushchev; minorities, dissent, and life in the Soviet Union.
HIST F346: Modern Mexico Cr. 3. [OW]
Places contemporary Mexico in historical perspective, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries. Topics include 19th century social and political movements, the causes and consequences of the 1910 revolution, the formation of Mexico’s political system, problems of economic growth, and the changing patterns of gender, class, and ethnicity in Mexican society.
HIST B361: Europe in the 20th Century I Cr. 3. (V.T.) [WE]
Diplomatic, economic, intellectual, military, political, and social developments within Europe from World War I to World War II. Eligible for graduate credit.
HIST B378: History of Germany II Cr. 3. (V.T.) [WE]
Impact of French Revolution and Treaty of Vienna (1815); struggle between reaction and liberalism; unification; industrialization; imperialism; international friction; internal political conflicts; World War I; Weimar Republic; Hitler regime; problems since 1945. Eligible for graduate credit.
HIST D410: Russian Revolutions and the Soviet Regime Cr. 3. [OW]
Russia on the eve of World War I; impact of World War I on Russian society; the revolutions of 1917; civil war and allied intervention in Russia; New Economic Policy and Five-Year Plans; the Stalin and Post-Stalinist eras. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement. Eligible for graduate credit.
HIST D426: History of Balkans: 1914 to Present Cr. 3. [OW]
First World War in the Balkans; politics, economies, and societies in the Balkan countries during the 20th century; Balkan unity movements; international events and World War II; rise of socialism in the region; era of cold war and detente; revolutions of ’80s and ’90s.
HIST F432: 20th Century Latin American Revolutions Cr. 3. [OW]
Revolutions, revolutionary movements, rapid social change, and modernization from Battle through Menem. Particular attention to the Mexican, Cuban, Bolivian, Guatemalan, Costa Rican, and Nicaraguan revolutions, to the Peron, Vargas, and Velasco Alvarado administrations and Cold War confrontations. Eligible for graduate credit.
HIST F447: U.S.-Latin American Relations Cr. 3. [OW] [US]
Diplomatic and economic relations of the United States with Latin America, from American independence to the present. Evolution of Monroe Doctrine, Mexican War, development of trade and investments, establishment and abandonment of protectorates, Good Neighbor Policy, increased hemispheric interaction in the World War II and Cold War eras. Eligible for graduate credit.
ILCS I350: International Communication Cr. 3
INTL I200: Introduction to International Studies: Emerging Global Visions Cr. 3.
P: sophomore standing. An interdisciplinary, team-taught course for students who wish to deepen their understanding of an increasingly interdependent world and broaden their perspective of a variety of international topics such as international politics and history, global environmental issues, international business and economics, and international cultural studies.
INTL I208: International Cinema Cr. 3.
In this course students will study international cinema in order to increase their critical thinking, analytical, and communicative ability through reading and writing about films made outside of the United States. It will focus on the international filmmakers that work consciously to express their own sense of national identity.
INTL I330: Cultural Crossroads Cr. 3
MUS Z105: Traditions in World Music Cr. 3.
A survey of non-Western music concentrating on traditional Asian, Middle Eastern, and African styles. Students will learn how to listen to and understand music based on cultural context and technical characteristics. No previous musical experience required.
POLS Y107: Introduction to Comparative Politics Cr. 3
POLS Y109 Introduction to International Relations Cr. 3.
Causes of war, nature, and attributes of the state, imperialism, international law, national sovereignty, arbitration, adjudication, international organization, major international issues. Credit not given for both Y109 and Y219.
POLS Y200 Contemporary Political Topics Cr. 1–6, Lab. 0–3. (V.T.)
Extensive analysis of selected contemporary political problems. Topics vary from semester to semester and are listed in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
POLS Y335 Western European Politics Cr. 3.
Development, structure, and functioning of political systems in Western Europe. Political dynamics of European integration.
POLS Y339 Middle Eastern Politics Cr. 3.
Political culture and change in selected Middle Eastern and North African countries. Topics include political elites, traditional cultures, modern political ideology, institutions of political control, conflict management, and social reform policies. Eligible for graduate credit.
POLS Y340 East European Politics Cr. 3.
The study of the evolution of the governmental and political processes in the states of Eastern Europe. Traditional, ideological, and political aspects of the individual communist societies will be discussed, with special emphasis on ideological differentiation and nationalism. Eligible for graduate credit.
POLS Y350 Politics of the European Union Cr. 3.
Study of the politics of the European Community. Assesses the process and dynamics of economic and political integration in Western Europe, the structure and work of EC institutions, and public policies of the EC.
POLS Y367 International Law Cr. 3.
P: Y109 or consent of instructor. Sources and consequences of international law; relationship to international organizations and world order; issues of national sovereignty, human rights, conflict resolution, international property rights, world trade, environmental change, and other topics. Eligible for graduate credit.
POLS Y371 Workshop in International Topics Cr. 3. (V.T.)
Includes such topics as development of the international system, politics of food and populations, law of the sea, human rights, trade, U.S. foreign policy, United Nations issues, etc. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Eligible for graduate credit.
POLS Y374 International Organization Cr. 3.
Examines assumptions about the causes, functions, results, and structures of international (intergovernment) organizations. Theory is combined with case study of the United Nations particularly. The European Community and regional organization examples provide a basis for understanding an evolving phenomenon.
POLS Y376 International Political Economy Cr. 3.
Theories about the interaction between the international economic and political systems are the subject of this course. Specific topics covered will include (among others) the politics of trade, aid, foreign investment, and international monetary affairs; theories of dependency and imperialism; the politics of international competition in specific industries; the stability/instability of international economic regimes.
POLS Y401 Studies in Political Science Cr. 3. (V.T.)
Topic varies with the instructor and year; consult the Schedule of Classes for current information. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
REL 301 Islam Cr. 3.
Introduction to the “religious world” of Islam: the Arabian milieu before Muhammad’s prophetic call, the career of the Prophet. Qur’an and hadith, ritual and the “pillars” of Muslim praxis, legal and theological traditions; mysticism and devotional piety, reform and revivalist movements.
SOC S308: Introduction to Comparative Sociology Cr. 3
SOC S402: Empire of the United States of America Cr. 3
SPAN S411 Spain: The Cultural Context Cr. 3.
P: S301–S302 or departmental permission. A course to integrate historical, social, political, and cultural information about Spain. Readings and discussions in Spanish. Eligible for graduate credit.
SPAN S412 Latin-American Culture and Civilization Cr. 3.
P: S301–S302 or departmental permission. A course to integrate historical, social, political, and cultural information about Spanish America. Eligible for graduate credit.
WOST W301 International Perspectives on Women Cr. 3. (V.T.)
P: W210 and sophomore, junior, or senior standing or consent of instructor. Feminist analysis of women’s legal, social, and economic status in two or more cultures other than those of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Interdisciplinary approach. May be repeated once with a different topic. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non- Western Culture) requirement.
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