CSUEB Catalog 2008-2009: International Studies (Undergraduate)

International Studies

	Department Information
	Program Description
	Features
	Career Opportunities
	Major Requirements (B.A.)
	Other Degree Requirements
	Minor Requirements
	Undergraduate Courses

Department Information

College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Office: Meiklejohn Hall 4092
Phone: (510) 885-3221


Professor L. Iliana Holbrook (Modern Languages and Literatures), Ph.D. University of California, Davis David J. Larson (Geography and Environmental Studies), Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Laurie Price (Anthropology), Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Associate Professor Norman A. Bowen (Political Science), Ph.D. State University of New York at Albany Assistant Professor Vahid Fozdar (History), Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Director: Norman A. Bowen

Please consult the 2009-2010 online catalog for any changes that may occur.

Program Description

The International Studies major consists of an integrated group of courses reflecting international aspects of various disciplines. It is designed to provide the student with a broad base of understanding of the interrelationship of the world community, while at the same time providing the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest. A minor in International Studies is also offered.

The International Studies major consists of a lower division requirement of twelve (12) units in Economics and Geography/Environmental Studies and, optionally, Anthropology, plus a foreign language requirement. The upper division requirements include a methods course, a twentieth century History course, and three INTS courses (an introductory upper division course, a senior seminar, and an international field experience). The student will complete the major with sixteen (16) units of international coursework with a particular emphasis and twelve (12) units selected from a list of electives.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.A. in International Studies from Cal State East Bay will have achieved the following: 1) comprehension of the interrelationships among the political, economic, cultural and geographic dimensions of international affairs; demonstration of conceptual growth; 2) ability to speak clearly and easily about international affairs in general and about topics of specialized study in particular; demonstration of sustained excellence or improvement during the program; 3) strong undergraduate writing and research skills on relevant international topics; demonstration of sustained excellence or growth during the program; 4) the ability to function effectively in a multicultural and international setting in an educational, private sector, or non-profit organization.

Features

The university encourages firsthand experience abroad. INTS 4100 (International Field Work) is designed to afford such an opportunity. Optimally the student will elect to complete the internship, either paid or voluntary, in a foreign country. The University recognizes that this may not always be possible and therefore accepts the completion of the internship locally if a substantial portion of the work experience is internationally related. The student may also elect to fulfill the international work experience requirement by completing a course of study through the CSU International Programs or a recognized quarter, semester, or summer program abroad. Any such activity must be approved by an International Studies advisor before being undertaken.

Career Opportunities

International Business • International Organizations • Federal Government • Diplomacy • Tourism • Teaching • Education and Cultural Exchange Programs • Journalism • Law • Translation • Local services to foreign language speakers

Major Requirements (B.A.)

Because requirements are subject to change, consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements. The major consists of 58-85 units; the B.A. degree requires a total of 180 units.


I.	Lower Division (12-36 units)
	Select one course from each group
	A.	ANTH 1300 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (4) or GEOG 2300 Cultural Geography (4)
	B.	ECON 1000 Economics of Public Issues (4) or ECON 2301 Principles of Microeconomics (4) or ECON 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
	C.	GEOG 2310 Economic Geography (4)
	D.	Modern Language Requirement (0-24 units)
		Oral and written proficiency in a modern foreign language equivalent to two full years of university-level studies. The requirement can be fulfilled by the recent completion of the third quarter of intermediate language at Cal State East Bay or by an examination offered by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures measuring oral and written proficiency at that level.
II.	Upper Division Core (14-16 units)
	A.	INTS 3100 Global Systems (4), INTS 4500 Senior Seminar (4), and HIST 3017 Twentieth Century History (4)
	B.	International Field Experience (minimum 2 units) through one of the following: INTS 4100 International Field Work (2-4) or an approved course of study in a foreign country.
	Note: In order to fulfill this requirement, any experiential activity or course of study must be pre-approved by an International Studies advisor.
III.	Methods Course (4-5 units)
	One methods course selected from the following list:
		ANTH 4310 Field Course in Ethnography (5) COMM 3200 Introduction to Research Methods in Communication (4) ECON 4400 Introduction to Econometrics (4) HIST 3010 Historical Writing (4) MGMT 3100 Decision Science (4) PHIL 3321 Philosophy of the Human Sciences (4) POSC 3300 Voting and Public Opinion PSYC 2020 Methods of Investigation in Psychology (4) SOC 3000 Introduction to Sociological Research (4) SOC 4111 Methods of Sociological Research (4) STAT 3010 Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (4) STAT 4610 Introduction to Nonparametric Statistical Methods (4)
IV.	Area of Emphasis (16 units)
	Emphasis courses: 4 courses (16 units) to be chosen with the approval of an advisor in either (1) a discipline area (example: Anthropology, Economics, History); (2) a regional area (example: Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East); or 3) a topic area (example: international business, international organizations and law, arms control, economic development, environmental issues, cross-cultural studies, migration). All courses selected should be internationally relevant.
V.	Upper Division Electives (12 units)
	Select from the following with no more than 2 courses in any one discipline:
		ANTH 3000 Anthropology in the Modern World (4) or any upper division anthropology course with primarily international content. COMM 4110 International Communication (4) COMM 4830 Intercultural Communication (4) ECON: Any upper division International Economics course FIN 4375 International Financial Management (4) MLL: Any upper division modern language course not primarily devoted to literature. GEOG/ENVT: Any geography or environmental studies course with primarily international content. HIST: Any upper division modern history course with primarily international content. INTS: Any upper division international studies course. MGMT 4670 Multinational Business (4) MKTG 4470 International Marketing (4) POSC: Any upper division political science course devoted to comparative government or international relations. SOC 3431 Seminar in World Development (4)

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.

Minor Requirements

The minor consists of 28-40 units.


I.	Lower Division (8-20 units)
	A.	Twelve (12) units of a modern foreign language or the equivalent as determined by examination. The language, when possible, should be coordinated with the student's other coursework in the minor. It is strongly recommended that a student achieve a higher level of proficiency in a foreign language through courses in language, culture, or literature.
	B.	Eight (8) units selected from:
		1.	ANTH 1300 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (4) or GEOG 2300 Cultural Geography (4)
		2.	ENVT 2000 Introduction to Environmental Studies (4) or GEOG 2310 Economic and Resource Geography (4)
		3.	POSC 1500 Conflict in World Politics (4)
		4.	ECON 1000 Economics of Public Issues (4) or ECON 2301 Principles of Microeconomics (4) or ECON 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
II.	Upper Division (20 units)
	A.	INTS 3100 Global Systems (4)
	B.	Sixteen (16) units of upper division international course work from the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) or the College of Business and Economics, selected with the approval of an International Studies Minor advisor. No more than eight (8) units may be taken in any one department; a minimum of eight (8) units must be taken in CLASS.

Undergraduate Courses


The course prefix for the following courses is INTS.
3100	Global Systems (4) The wide range of global systems which have evolved to provide a framework for international transactions and problem-solving. Focus on global systems in the areas of politics, economics, mass media, science/technology, and basic human needs. The origins, objectives, and institutional capabilities of existing global systems in each area.
3999	Issues in International Studies (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in international studies. May be repeated for credit when content varies.
4100	International Field Work (2-4) Supervised field placement with a company, non-profit organization or government agency in which a substantial portion of the work experience is internationally related. Foreign placements are encouraged. CR/NC grading only. May be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
4500	Senior Seminar (4) Advanced analysis and evaluation of global systems. Study of theoretical models. Prerequisite: INTS 3100.
4900	Independent Study (1-4)