This is doneafterthe student has completed the course. 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. All International Studies students take the following required courses: What do we really know about Africa? All majors must earn six credits of study abroad. A survey course covering literature outside the U.S. and prior to the 20th century. NCState has a local chapter of the International Studies Honors Society, Eta. The colleges international studies director,Seth Murray, organizes chapter meetings. A PDF of the entire 2020-2021 Graduate catalog. Major Residency Requirements Minimum of 15 hours of international studies at NC State. The Study Abroad Office runs two cycles of study abroad scholarships each year. All rights reserved. Students will select from one ofeight concentrations. Youll work with your international studies faculty advisor to make sure your study abroad experience satisfies degree requirements. Catalog Archives | The International Studies curriculum is designed to educate students within a global context. In addition to its European ancestry, some parts of Latin America are strongly Native American.
To see more about what you will learn in this program, visit the Learning Outcomes website! Many of our graduates go on to work for global corporations, international organizations,pursue advanced studies in diverse academic fields,and in the government or non-profit sectors. How do global trade and international development operate? 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.
Gain knowledge and hands-on experience to navigate our global society. 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. Located at the crossroads of cultural and economic interactions, the Eastand Southeast Asia region is home to some of the earliest cradles of civilization. How might we protect the global environment? Undergraduate PDF Version | 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). Raleigh, NC 27695-7107.
The PDF will include all information unique to this page. Catalog Archives | It will give you a chance to deepen and apply your linguistic and intercultural skills and likely increase your interest in the foreign culture and your motivation for studying it some more and you may end up with international friends that you might visit many more times throughout your life. 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. A student majoring in French or German studies, for example, might choose Europe.
In descending order of preference, international studies faculty strongly recommend study abroad programs that offer one year, or one semester, or four to six weeks of summer study. Although some courses are listed in more than one category, no course may satisfy more than one requirement. If you want to study in a country whose language you do not speak, we recommend these options: 1. 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 will first go through a general advising session at the Study Abroad Office, then be assigned to a study abroad advisor who will work with you on the application process. All rights reserved. Forward official transcripts to hope_ziglar@ncsu.edu or have official paper copies sent to: Hope Ziglar NCState University 106 Caldwell HallCampus Box 8101 Raleigh, NC, USA 27695-8101. With a third of the world population residing in this region, East and Southeast Asia has a very heterogeneous ethnic, political and cultural composition. East and Southeast Asias diverse forms of geographic, political and cultural features make for a fascinating study from the local, national and regional scales. Catalog Archives | Therefore, a semester or year-long study abroad experience should ideally be done during your junior year; by the very latest in the first semester of your senior year. Good recommendations are usually based on your academic performance over at least one semester, as observed and evaluated by a professor in one of your classes. These points allow you to immerse yourself in the local culture as much as possible, which is the ultimate objective of international studies. Latin America houses 9% of the worlds population in 20 countries. All major courses must receive a grade of C- or better. So they need to go ahead and register at NCState as if theyll be here so that they have a spot held for them in classes. Some students know that they are interested in a specific part of the world, and these tend to choose one of the area studies concentrations (such as Africa, Latin America, etc.). Everybody should apply for these scholarships, which include options available to all NCState students. Undergraduate PDF Version | Please contact him if you are interested in joining.
All rights reserved. Dr. Seth Murray All major courses must receive a grade of C- or better. How do music, philosophy, religion, language and other cultural qualities vary around the world? For students who are starting a new language from scratch, this means five semesters of coursework. Native speakers who have only attended school in English might still consider updating and formalizing their writing and speaking skills through coursework. Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media (CRDM), Plan ahead! Along the Caribbean coasts of Belize and Guatemala and south to Colombia and Venezuela, Afro-Caribbean people speak Creole languages. Some 17% of U.S. citizens describe themselves as Latino. It offers classes that arerelevant to IS Majors. This class (or classes) should be on the list of approved classes for your concentration.
Are you interested in adding a second major or changing your degree to one of our concentrations? Other countries count among the poorest in the world (Honduras and Nicaragua) or house some of the starkest differences in wealth and poverty (Colombia and Mexico). International studies students include some of NCStates most engaged and intellectually active undergraduates. Alternatively, and especially if you want to become fluent in a foreign language and culture, you could study abroad for a full fall or spring semester, or even a whole year. pursue advanced studies in diverse academic fields. Do you want to work on your Japanese, Chinese, French, or Spanish? 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. Application deadlines and procedures vary depending on the program, whether it is an NCState Program, an exchange program, or organized by a national organization.
We also strongly recommend programs that offer home stays.
A program that is especially interesting for international studies majors is theNCState European Center in Prague,in the Czech Republic. Choose a location where English is the native language. A survey course covering literature outside the U.S. and prior to the 20th century. 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. Graduate PDF Version. Learn theories of globalization and explore the limits of global interconnectedness. Past recipients have studied in Germany, Argentina, France, Egypt and other locations. What factors support global integration andthe continued importance of national and local-level societies? Africa today is a continent with abundant resources and potential, as well as many enduring challenges. We can help. The major requires study abroad experience equal to six hours of college credits. 
Look beyond common stereotypes and popular misconceptions to better understand the second most populous region of the world. To see more about what you will learn in this program, visit the Learning Outcomes website! IS majors may take no more than four 200 level courses in their departmental requirements. One application will allow you to apply for a number of scholarships, based on what you qualify for. Maybe. If you minor in anthropology, you can double count just one of those classes to both your major and minor. Study Abroad:International major students are required to complete six (6) credit hours of study abroad coursework. Start your application with the NCState admissions office. Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement. Another possibility is to double count your foreign language class. Europe has been a center of international power for centuries, and its individual nations continue to wield significant global influence. International studies is an interdisciplinary program at NCState that prepares graduates to embrace a world where global linkages exist alongside boundaries and separations. Regardless of which program you choose or even if you organize your study abroad experience yourself or through another universitys program, you should register with the NCState Study Abroad Office (so we have it on record that you did your study abroad!). 2022-2023 NC State University. You can place out of introductory classes for some languages by taking theforeign language exam. A 200-level survey course covering our own or a similar culture, i.e., United States or other Western Culture. A PDF of the entire 2021-2022 Undergraduate catalog. Youll work with your international studies faculty advisor to make sure your study abroad experience satisfies degree requirements. Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement. All International Studies students take the followingrequired courses: The major requires study abroad experience equal to six hours of college credits. With a third of the world population residing in this region, East and Southeast Asia has a very heterogeneous ethnic, political and cultural composition. NCState Programs and exchange programs may provide a bit more support for your experience, while national organizations, likeISEPandISA, will charge a fee for their services, but in exchange provide the largest variety of study abroad opportunities. Explore these and other questions in the global sustainability and development concentration. 2022 NC State University. 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. Any course that meets the Literature I requirement, or a course in American or Twentieth Century Literature, or an upper division survey course or literature course in a period, genre, or major figure in English, a foreign language in English translation, or the original foreign language. The most important thing about choosing a study abroad program is to think creatively about where you want to go and how you will use your study abroad to spring board to your next goal. We do, however, support student participation in ENG 350 Professional Internships, NPS 490 Internship in Non-Profit Studies, and other class-based internship programs. Parts of Latin America, especially Brazil, are widely expected to dominate the global economy. The NCState career center maintains a list of internships and jobs ine-pack. Major Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements-A 2.0 major and cumulative gpa is required for graduation. Students in this concentration will take steps toward understanding Africahome to 2,100 native languages and one billion peoplein its full complexity. IS 393 is a course normally taken during your junior year, preferably before you study abroad. 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). Globalization has, in many ways, made the world a smaller place while expanding our horizons. For more information, contact ISC faculty advisor,Carol Ann Lewald. A PDF of the entire 2020-2021 Graduate catalog. 2. 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They must be at the 300 or 400 level and contain significant international content. South Asia and the Middle East (SAME) have a rich history, contemporary governance and religion, and extraordinary popular music, cinema and fine arts. How do global trade and international development operate? The international studies faculty carefully crafted this web page to give students a complete answer. To obtain a bachelors degree in international studies, students must complete at least 33 semester hours of coursework. Study Abroad:International major students are required to complete six (6) credit hours of study abroad coursework. 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.
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. 2022-2023 NC State University. All these opportunities require some planning, so we encourage students to begin considering their options as early as possible in their college career. Major Residency Requirements Minimum of 15 hours of international studies at NC State. Check them, and also: keep up your grades! Unfortunately, we cannot offer credit for other sorts of travel or international experience. Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. If you traveled abroad and participated in a program that offers university credit, we can likely count that experience. A maximum of four 200-level courses may count towards your departmental requirements (including IS 200), but you are encouraged to take as many 300 or 400 level courses in your major as you can. Many of our graduates go on to work for global corporations, international organizations, and in the government or non-profit sectors. 2022 NC State University. Located at the crossroads of cultural and economic interactions, the Eastand Southeast Asia region is home to some of the earliest cradles of civilization. Program application usually requires one or severalletters of recommendation. Any course that meets the Literature I requirement, or a course in American or Twentieth Century Literature, or an upper division survey course or literature course in a period, genre, or major figure in English, a foreign language in English translation, or the original foreign language. Fifty $1,000 grants are awarded each year. A PDF of the entire 2020-2021 Graduate catalog. Please bring a copy of the course syllabus or, at the very least, a course description from the catalog to your advisor for consideration. Sixty-two Native American languages are spoken in Mexico alone. Students planning on studying abroad must also have contingency plans in case something happens and their trip is cancelled or they are unable to go abroad. Undergraduate PDF Version | The PDF will include all information unique to this page.
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). In general, one class or, depending on the minor, two classes from your minor can count toward your international studies major. International studies students must reach the 300-level in a foreign language. Bruce Cheek, the student services specialist for international studies, can take care of this. The International Studies curriculum is designed to educate students within a global context. Examine a region of sharp contrasts and rich cultural history. International Studies (BA): Global Sustainability and Development Concentration. All international studies majors participate in study abroad. Our first recommendation would be to study in a country where the language you are learning is spoken. For example, the list of approved class for the global cultural studies concentration includes a number of anthropology classes. Other parts show an unmistakable African heritage. 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. Is the world a single, global system?
This unique component adds depth to your education through sustained engagement with people and communities outside the United States. A PDF of the entire 2021-2022 Undergraduate catalog. 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. There are, broadly speaking, two different categories of concentrations: geographic and thematic. Expand your knowledge of the political, social and economic processes that influence contemporary Europe. Yes. The degree also requires six credit hours from an approved study abroad program.
Application deadlines can be earlier than you suspect, check the. 2022-2023 NC State University. 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. Globalization encompasses a series of long-term processes that have prompted profoundcultural changes around the world. Campus Box 7107 All international studies majors must earn a minimum of 6 credit hours of study abroad. 1911 Building - Suite 106 A 200-level survey course covering our own or a similar culture, i.e., United States or other Western Culture. It is not unusual for students to study more than one language. This unique component adds depth to your education through sustained engagement with people and communities outside the United States. Some programs are competitive while others are not. If you want a rule of thumb, plan one year in advance for your study abroad experience. The curriculum is designed to expose students to a variety of disciplinary approaches. Ignore the deadlines on their website; our Study Abroad Office, through which you apply, needs your application earlier, so follow our deadlines! You might consider using a minor to add a second or third language. International Studies (BA): East and Southeast Asia Concentration. All rights reserved. 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 regionalistic thinking among its inhabitants. How might we improve the well-being of people around the world? Graduate PDF Version. IS majors may take no more than four 200 level courses in their departmental requirements. Students can then cancel their NCState classes before departing on a study abroad program. Graduate PDF Version. Seek out scholarship and research opportunities and speak with your advisors about possibilities. 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. Unfortunately, we cannot offer credit for other sorts of travel or international experience (mission work, military service, etc). By about a year for a semester or year-long study abroad, at least a semester ahead for a summer program.
Explore these and other questions in the global sustainability and development concentration. You should begin planning for study abroad as soon as possible, and probably no later than the summer before your junior year. Enjoy your experience with an open mind it will likely change your outlook on life and you may treasure it for life! 1911 Building - Suite 106 Many five-week summer programs offer the opportunity to earn six credits. 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. Additional topics include the role of new technologies in international contexts and the global politics that affect economies and environments. Others, like Maggie Kane (International Studies 13), who opened Raleighs first pay-what-you-can restaurant, find ways to improve their communities at home. How might we protect the global environment? 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). We also recommend that you complete your study abroad experience before taking IS 491. IS 491 is a true capstone senior seminar which is normally taken after fulfilling many, if not most,classes in your departmental requirements. Raleigh, NC 27695-7107. Summer programs are less expensive overall, but if you calculate the rate by day, a semester or year-long study abroad program is cheaper, in part because of the costs of international travel.