2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog
International Studies Courses
All International Studies Courses
INTL 1130 Education Abroad Basics (3 credits)
Required of all education abroad participants: This course is designed to assist students in their preparation for their planned education abroad experience.
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INTL 1160 Focus On ... (1 credits)
Focuses upon a different nation or global region each time it is offered, as determined by the International Studies Council. Liberal Education Goal Area 8.
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INTL 1910 Directed Independent Study (3 credits)
Arranged individual study.
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INTL 2100 Instructed International Tour (1-3 credits)
An educational tour under the guidance of a BSU faculty member. Course content may also include pre-tour preparation and in-and post-tour discussion and assignments. Credit for each offering to be determined by the International Studies program. Note: By arrangement only --- in conjunction with a BSU Education Abroad program. Prerequisite: INTL 1130. Liberal Education Goal Area 8.
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INTL 2200 International Study Experience - Humanities (1-3 credits)
Focuses on such topics as the history, culture, politics, geography, economics, art, language, technology, and education of the host country of a BSU Education Abroad program. May incorporate lectures, discussions, and demonstrations by instructors of the hosting institution as well as by BSU faculty. Credit for each offering to be determined by the International Studies program. Note: By arrangement only --- in conjunction with a BSU Education Abroad program. Prerequisite: INTL 1130. Liberal Education Goal Areas 6 & 8.
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INTL 2300 Comparative International Study Project (1-3 credits)
With prior approval of a sponsoring department, each student will arrange to pursue academic problems or projects using an international perspective as a basis for completing a comparative study between cultures and/or countries. Credit for each offering to be determined by the International Studies Program. Note: By arrangement only --- in conjunction with a BSU Education Abroad program. Prerequisite: INTL 1130. Liberal Education Goal Area 8.
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INTL 2400 International Study Experience Social Science (1-3 credits)
Focuses on such topics as the history, culture, politics, geography, economics, art, language, technology, and education of the host country of a BSU Education Abroad program. May incorporate lectures, discussions, and demonstrations by instructors of the hosting institution as well as by BSU faculty. Credit for each offering to be determined by the International Studies program. Prerequisite: INTL 1130. Liberal Education Goal Area 8.
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INTL 2509 The Global Economy (3 credits)
Presents the world economy as a single, interdependent system. Students develop an awareness of how individuals in this system are affected by the actions of others and to develop an appreciation of the benefits and costs accruing to individual states as a consequence of their involvement in the system.
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INTL 4100 Seminar in International Studies (3 credits)
Topic to be determined.
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INTL 4970 Internship (3 credits)
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Student internships may be either full-time or part-time in a public or private agency appropriate to the degree objective. Internships consist of closely supervised periods of service that are arranged in advance of the course registration. Students should consult their advisor concerning prerequisites.
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