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Xavier University Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
International Studies, B.A. with a concentration in Post-Colonial
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Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies
Fields of Concentration: Europe, International Business, Latin America, or Post-Colonial Studies
International Studies is an interdisciplinary program that is inspired by Xavier’s Jesuit tradition to prepare men and women for others as informed, ethically aware citizens who can thrive in today’s global society. By majoring in international studies, you will: - Learn to assess international developments, trends, dilemmas and policy issues.
- Develop critical thinking skills and tools necessary for successful engagement with an increasingly interconnected world.
- Engage in interdisciplinary study in language, history, political science and economics to shape an informed and comprehensive world view.
Majors choose one of the following concentrations: Europe, International Business, Latin America, or Post-Colonial Studies. International studies majors take a variety of courses from many disciplines, including: - Language courses that emphasize culture, history and literature
- Political science courses in comparative politics and international relations
- History courses that provide in-depth analysis of an area of the world
- Microeconomics and macroeconomics
Study abroad or an internship in an international business or non-governmental organization is a required component in the program. Students are encouraged to study abroad through one of Xavier’s many programs. They may also participate in Xavier’s academic service learning semesters. Requirements for the International Studies Major
History
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Historical Perspectives in the area of concentration (Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America). Students with a concentration in International Business may take any course in any area. Language:
- For Spanish, French, or German - Intermediate Proficiency, plus 6 hours of 300-320.
- For other modern language, such as Arabic, Chinese, Italian, and Japanese: Intermediate Proficiency plus 6 hours when available either at Xavier or another institution, such as the University of Cincinnati.
Required Courses for All Concentrations
18 credit hours, as follows 6 hours of specific courses from:
3 hours from a choice of either:
3 hours from a choice of either:
3 hours from a choice of either:
3 hours from study abroad:
15 hours of courses in a chosen concentration:
Post-Colonial:
- ECON 316 - Globalization
- ECON 341 - Economics of Developing Countries
- ENGL 344 - Major Black Writers of the World
- ENGL 352 - African Literature
- HIST 277 - History of the Caribbean
- HIST 340 - History of Mexico
- HIST 344 - Contemporary Latin America
- HIST 345 - History of Central America
- HIST 346 - Modern Japan
- HIST 350 - Globalization
- HIST 370 - The British Empire
- HIST 301 - Colonial America
- HIST 316 - West African History
- HIST 395 - History of South Africa
- HIST 467 - Soviet Russian Foreign Policy
- POLI 219 - Irish Government and Politics
- POLI 224 - Middle East Politics
- POLI 234 - Chinese Politics
- POLI 280 - Irish Political Culture
- POLI 316 - Globalization
- POLI 320 - Global Islamic Politics
- SOCI 270 - Irish Historical Sociology
- SPAN 351 - Latin American Civilization I
- SPAN 352 - Latin American Civilization II
- THEO 309 - West African Religions
- THEO 316 - Globalization
- THEO 335 - African Religions
- THEO 343 - Dialogue Among World Religions
- THEO 344 - Far Eastern Religions
- THEO 355 - Islam
- THEO 357 - Islamic Philosophy & Theology
- THEO 368 - Buddhism
- THEO 374 - Buddhist Christian Exploration
Note(s):
- A 2.000 cumulative average must be attained in these required and concentration courses.
- Concentration courses must come from two or more disciplines; no more than three courses in Modern Languages and English combined or three courses from History may count toward the Concentration.
Additional Major Requirements:
6 credit hours, as follows - Advanced competency in at least one foreign language, as well as an academic study abroad experience or an international internship.
- Additional language courses required beyond the intermediate proficiency of the 202-level in French, German or Spanish (300-320) (Refer to Course Descriptions ) is one way to meet this requirement.
- For other languages, a cultural immersion of at least 6 hours is required with approval of the Director.
TOTAL Minimum Hours Required for Degree: 120 Semester Hours
B.A. International Studies
This block serves as a guideline for progress toward a degree. See your academic advisor. Field of Concentration — Post-Colonial
First Semester
- ENGL 101 - English Composition or ENGL 115 - Rhetoric
- PHIL 100 - Ethics as Intro to Philosophy
- POLI 120 - Comparative Govt and Politics
- Second Language
- First Year Seminar
Total (15) Second Semester
- POLI 277 - International Relations
- THEO 111 - Theological Foundations
- Math Perspectives
- Second Language
- Lit. & Moral Imagination
Total (15) First Semester
- POLI 374 - U.S. Foreign Policy
- ECON 200 - Microeconomic Principles
- Second Language
- Scientific Perspectives
- Concentration Elective #1
Total (15) Second Semester
- ECON 201 - Macroeconomic Principles
- POLI 372 - International Political Econom
- Quantitative Elective
- Second Language
- Historical Perspectives (Africa, Latin America, or Asia)
Total (15) Junior Year
- Study Abroad recommended Junior Year
First Semester
- Concentration Elective #2
- Second Language
- Natural Sciences + Lab
- Philosophic Perspectives
- Free Elective
Second Semester
- Concentration Elective #3
- Second Language
- Theological Perspectives
- Free Electives (6 hours)
First Semester
- International Seminar (POLI 390 - Sem: International Relations or Hist.)
- Concentration Elective #4
- Free Electives (9 hours)
Second Semester
- Concentration Elective #5
- Creative Perspectives
- Free Electives (9 hours)
Scheduling Notes:
- Consult the “Undergraduate Core Curriculum ” requirements of the Catalog.
- The E/RS Focus Elective requirement may be used to satisfy another element of the core or the major.
- Diversity Curriculum Electives may be used to satisfy other elements of the core or major.
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