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INTERNATIONAL AND AREA STUDIES CCSU offers an interdisciplinary degree program in International Studies, with specializations leading to the bachelor of arts degree for students in Arts and Sciences. Minors in African Studies, East Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Slavic and East European Studies and European Union/ Western European Studies are also offered. Each student planning to major in International Studies should contact the International Studies Program Director (832-2126). Students planning a minor in a region, or those interested in a region as part of the B.A. major program, should contact the coordinator of the appropriate area studies program. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR, B.A. 57 credits as follows: Core Curriculum (12 credits) IS 225, 475 and two of GEOG 120, HIST 122, PS 104 Regional Specialization (15 credits) Courses in the language, literature and social or behavioral science of a particular world region selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. Modern Language (18 credits) Courses in a single modern language or demonstration of competency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding of a single modern language equal to completion of the 226 level, as determined by a CCSU instructor of the language and/or the chair of the Modern Languages Department. Directed Electives (12 credits) Courses in either the Regional Specialization or a related area, or those designated International, or those labeled International Studies; selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. Structured International or Multicultural Experience At least one semester of faculty-supervised, in-depth exposure to another way of life. Note: Students will be encouraged to select a Regional Specialization coinciding with existing CCSU Area Studies programs, although a specialization from other world regions may be selected if desired and courses are available. Note: The Modern Language selected must be related to the Regional Specialization. Note: Students who complete the Modern Language component with fewer than 18 credits must take additional courses, in either the Regional Specialization and/or Directed Electives, selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. Note: Ideally, International Studies majors will spend one academic year abroad. As an alternative, IS faculty will assist students to develop a local multicultural experience related to the student’s academic track or regional specialization. Note: A minor is not required for this major. African Studies C. C. Mate-Kole, Director, Center for Africana Studies, and Coordinator, African Studies Program (832-3105); G. Alungbe, A. Antar, C. Austad, F. Best, W. Brown Foster, J. Buxton, C. Carter-Lowery, T. Darko, G. Emeagwali, P. English, S. Fafunwa-Ndibe, K. Harris, B. Johnson, P. Kyem, C. Larson, P. LeMaire, A. Moemeka, E. Newman-Phillips, S. Odesina, P. Osei, W. Perry, T. Rickard, R. Rush, S. Sogunro, R. T. White Minor in African Studies 18 credits including HIST 375, 376, PS 421, 434 and 6 credits of electives as approved by the program coordinator. Major Students wishing to construct a major program in African Studies may do so using the framework provided by the B.A. in International Studies. East Asian Studies S. Tomoda, Coordinator (832-2892); G. Altman, M. Jones, Y. Ju, K. H. Kim, C. S. Lien, J. McKeon, P. Petterson, X. Shen Minor in East Asian Studies 18 credits of electives in East Asian courses, subject to approval of the coordinator. Courses used for a major may not be used to fulfill the requirements of the minor. Major Students wishing to construct a major program in East Asian Studies may do so using the framework provided by the B.A. in International Studies. European Union/West European Studies C. Pesca, Coordinator (832-2882); R. Benfield, P. Lapuerta, A. Morales, M. Passaro, P. Petterson, T. Rickard, K. Ritzenhoff Minor in European Union/ West European Studies 18 credits, including ECON 430, GEOG 452, HIST 444, PS 336 and competency at the intermediate (126) level in a West European language. Students achieving this competency with fewer than 6 credits should take courses in language, culture or other suitable regional courses in consultation with an advisor. Major Students wishing to construct a major program in European Union/West European Studies may do so using the framework provided by the B.A. in International Studies. Latin American Studies A. Garcia-Lozada, Coordinator (832-2895); R. Fernandez, Director of Caribbean Studies; A. Adams, W. Brown-Foster, G. Caliendo-Reed, A. Chavarro, F. Donis, G. Mejía, S. Mendez-Mendez, C. Pope, A. Richard, M. Salinas, L. Uribe A brochure describing the programs in depth is available from the coordinator. Minor in Latin American Studies 18 credits including GEOG 434, 436; HIST 381, 382; and 6 credits from the following: ANTH 428; ECON 435; GEOG 459*; HIST 483, 484, 493*; HUM 490*; IS 240, 245, 490*; PS 235, 420; SPAN 261, 316, 376. In addition, students will use 6 credits from the following to satisfy their General Education requirements, except when exempted: SPAN 125 and 126 or SPAN 225 and 226. *Courses can be used to satisfy program requirements with the approval of the Program Coordinator. Courses taken as a part of this minor may not also be used to fulfill requirements of the student’s major. Note prerequisites where applicable. Minor in Caribbean Studies 18 credits including IS 240, 245, GEOG 434 and 9 credits from the following: ANTH 428, ECON 435, GEOG 459, HIST 483, PS 420, SPAN 316. Note prerequisites where applicable. Students selecting these minors must register with the Program Coordinator. Major Students may specialize in Latin America within the International Studies Major. Middle Eastern Studies A. Antar, Coordinator (832-2932); F. Abdollahzadeh, K. Beyard, A. Cannella, G. El-Eid, G. Emeagwali, J. McKeon, N. Mezvinsky, A. Papathanasis, T. Rickard, N. Sadanand Minor in Middle Eastern Studies 18 credits including HIST 472, PS 434, 439 and 12 credits from HIST 473, 474, PS 339, 439, 491. Major Students wishing to construct a major program in Middle Eastern Studies may do so using the framework provided by the B.A. in International Studies. Slavic/East European Studies R. Benfield, Coordinator (832-2879); G. Altman, J. Bergman, M. Biskupski, I. Gotchev, P. Karpuk, D. Kideckel, J. Strzemien, E. Wolynska Minor in Slavic/East European Studies 18 credits, including at least 9 selected from the following: ANTH 426, GEOG 448, HIST 348, 356, 479, or PS 435. Study of an East European language at an equivalent level is strongly recommended. Courses in Polish Studies may be applied to a Slavic/ East European minor (see Polish Studies Center). Major in Russian Studies Students wishing to construct a major program in Russian Studies may do so using the framework provided by the B.A. in International Studies. For a sample program please contact the coordinator. Major in Slavic/East European Studies Students wishing to construct a major program in Slavic and East European Studies may do so using the framework provided by the B.A. in International Studies. For a sample program, please contact the coordinator. |
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