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Graduate PDF Version. Please bring a copy of the course syllabus or, at the very least, a course description from the catalog to your advisor for consideration. Dr. Seth Murray 3. The continent has undergone profound political and economic transformations in the last half-century that include the emergence of the European Union (EU), whose institutions link 28 nations. Africa today is a continent with abundant resources and potential, as well as many enduring challenges. Many programs havepre-requisitesor certain otherrequirements, such as foreign language proficiency at a certain level or a certain GPA. Study Abroad:International major students are required to complete six (6) credit hours of study abroad coursework. 2022 NC State University. Prior to enrolling in a study abroad program students are required to consult with their International Studies advisor in order to ascertain that the courses they plan on taking overseas may be transferred for credit to the NC State and may count toward the major and/or the GE requirements. Graduate PDF Version. Campus Box 7107 We do, however, support student participation in ENG 350 Professional Internships, NPS 490 Internship in Non-Profit Studies, and other class-based internship programs. Undergraduate PDF Version | A PDF of the entire 2021-2022 Undergraduate catalog.

Everybody should apply for these scholarships, which include options available to all NCState students. Along the Caribbean coasts of Belize and Guatemala and south to Colombia and Venezuela, Afro-Caribbean people speak Creole languages.

A 200-level survey course covering a culture significantly different from our own, i.e., ancient or non-Western. A 200-level survey course covering a culture significantly different from our own, i.e., ancient or non-Western. Other students are more interested in culture or politics. A survey course covering literature outside the U.S. and prior to the 20th century. All major courses must receive a grade of C- or better. If you return with credits from a foreign university, Ms. Hope Ziglar in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Deans Office, Caldwell 106, assists with these.

How do global trade and international development operate? All majors must earn six credits of study abroad. Choose an NCState faculty led program that offers classes taught in English. How do global trade and international development operate? Students will learn to speak a foreign language, engage with culturally diverse societies, study the economic dynamics of international trade and confront changing geopolitical lines. Some of the worlds newly-influential cities, such as Dubai, are located here, alongside the largest and oldest urban centers in the world, including Delhi, Baghdad, Karachi, Jerusalem and Beirut. Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media (CRDM), Pathways to Science (opportunites for all majors), Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, IS 200: Introduction to International Studies, IS 491: Senior Seminar in International Studies, Acquireforeign languageskills (complete a 300 level or above course). Catalog Archives | Our first recommendation would be to study in a country where the language you are learning is spoken. Prior to enrolling in a study abroad program students are required to consult with their International Studies advisor in order to ascertain that the courses they plan on taking overseas may be transferred for credit to the NC State and may count toward the major and/or the GE requirements. Some of the areas where we see this reality contested include challenges with continued expansion of the EU to include additional countries, transnational migration, monetary integration, and competing political ideologies. This is doneafterthe student has completed the course. The curriculum is designed to expose students to a variety of disciplinary approaches. Make sure you excel in some of your classes so your professors can give you good recommendations (which you should request at least two weeks before the deadline). Students can then cancel their NCState classes before departing on a study abroad program. If the class has more than 50% international content, your advisor can approve the class for your major. International studies students must reach the 300-level in a foreign language. This class (or classes) should be on the list of approved classes for your concentration. The physical geography of the region offers a mix of continental,archipelagicand island environments that not only result in rich fishing grounds, beautiful harbors and vast reserves of geothermal and other natural energy, but has also served as the landscape for geophysical hazards such as tsunami, typhoon, earthquake and volcanic eruptions, not to mention maritime piracy and regionalist thinking among its inhabitants. pursue advanced studies in diverse academic fields. Explore these and other questions in the global sustainability and development concentration. They must be at the 300 or 400 level and contain significant international content.

You should begin planning for study abroad as soon as possible, and probably no later than the summer before your junior year. A student majoring in French or German studies, for example, might choose Europe. All majors must earn six credits of study abroad. Many five-week summer programs offer the opportunity to earn six credits. However, summer programs can be more convenient for students trying to juggle multiple majors, jobs, internships and campus activities. Learn theories of globalization and explore the limits of global interconnectedness. As for specific countries, the first place to start is your foreign language. Choosing a geographic concentration may be particularly useful if you intend to work, volunteer, or do business in a specific region of the world after graduation. You might consider using a minor to add a second or third language. A survey course covering literature outside the U.S. and prior to the 20th century. Seek out scholarship and research opportunities and speak with your advisors about possibilities. We also recommend that you complete your study abroad experience before taking IS 491. Do you want to work on your Japanese, Chinese, French, or Spanish? A 200-level survey course covering our own or a similar culture, i.e., United States or other Western Culture.

We recommend you discuss your plans and different options with your international studies advisor, ask your foreign language teachers about their recommendations, and also gather information from the Study Abroad Office. Consult your international studies academic advisor on how to strategize taking classes for your minor and major. The curriculum is designed to expose students to a variety of disciplinary approaches. Youll work with your international studies faculty advisor to make sure your study abroad experience satisfies degree requirements. Although some courses are listed in more than one category, no course may satisfy more than one requirement. It is not unusual for students to study more than one language. Extending from the Maldives and Bhutan to Egypt, SAME is home to languages and cultures practiced by more than half of the worlds population. All rights reserved. International Studies (BA): East and Southeast Asia Concentration. For example, if you minor in French, one of your French classes will likely count as your 300-level foreign language requirement in international studies, and one other class for your minor in French may also count towards your international studies major. How do music, philosophy, religion, language and other cultural qualities vary around the world? There are, broadly speaking, two different categories of concentrations: geographic and thematic. Graduate PDF Version. Also, international studies advisors maintain a list of research and enrichment experiences that build student resumes. Another possibility is to double count your foreign language class.

With a third of the world population residing in this region, East and Southeast Asia has a very heterogeneous ethnic, political and cultural composition. The program of study requires students to integrate theoretical knowledge about broad global processes and methods used to study them with in-depth examination of a particular world region or major theme in international studies. Yes. Some 17% of U.S. citizens describe themselves as Latino.

Africa has a rich pre-colonial history, and became fully connected to the modern industrialized world during European colonialism, even though this left behind a controversial legacy of under-development. If you traveled abroad and participated in a program that offers university credit, we can likely count that experience. Choose a location where English is the native language. Examine a region of sharp contrasts and rich cultural history. By about a year for a semester or year-long study abroad, at least a semester ahead for a summer program. All international studies majors participate in study abroad. For students who are starting a new language from scratch, this means five semesters of coursework. Ranging from religious practices such as Catholicism (Philippines), Shintoism (Japan), Buddhism (Laos/Cambodia), or Confucianism (China), to forms of governance such as absolute monarchy (Brunei), totalitarianism (North Korea), single-party socialism (Vietnam, Laos) and constitution-based democracy (Singapore, South Korea). We encourage all international studies students to ask their advisors about other on-campus and off-campus opportunities, such as: International Studies Club (ISC) immerses students in various global issues and cultures through meetings, participating in international events, listening to speakers, watching foreign films, engaging in language exchange and volunteering and raising funds for myriad causes and organizations.

If you want to study in a country whose language you do not speak, we recommend these options: 1. East and Southeast Asias diverse forms of geographic, political and cultural features make for a fascinating study from the local, national and regional scales. Look beyond popular stereotypesand misunderstandings that Western nations have about SAME in order to better understand the unique and diverse world views of these vital regions. Many students save these for their study abroad coursework (in which case, we are flexible about the level, as many study abroad programs do not offer 400 level courses). This unique component adds depth to your education through sustained engagement with people and communities outside the United States. Choose a location where the university offers a wide range of classes taught in English (there are many universities which now have broad offerings of classes taught in English but there are many who dont, so you need to check this out carefully; you can ask the study abroad advisor about this and possibly also your international studies advisor). 2022 NC State University. Program application usually requires one or severalletters of recommendation.

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