International Studies (INST)

INST 2130  GLOBAL CHALLENGES (3 credits)

An interdisciplinary, team-taught course which examines the seven global challenges - population, resources, technology, information, economies, conflict, governance - facing the world in the 21st century. The class introduces students to a range of interdependent factors and forces that influence international affairs.

Distribution: Social Science General Education course and Global Diversity General Education course

INST 3010  PERSPECTIVES IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (1 credit)

Topical and or general analysis of selected countries and regions offered in conjunction with possible study tours in those areas under investigation. Internships and/or study abroad experiences usually form the basis for the course. Can be repeated up to 12 hours. This course may be taken for honors credit.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

INST 3020  PERSPECTIVES IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (2 credits)

Topical and or general analysis of selected countries and regions offered in conjunction with possible study tours in those areas under investigation. Internships and/or study abroad experiences usually form the basis for the course. Can be repeated up to 12 hours. This course may be taken for honors credit.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

INST 3030  PERSPECTIVES IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (3 credits)

Topical and or general analysis of selected countries and regions offered in conjunction with possible study tours in those areas under investigation. Internships and/or study abroad experiences usually form the basis for the course. Can be repeated up to 12 hours. This course may be taken for honors credit.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

INST 4140  TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (3 credits)

This course examines a topic involving a wide range of international studies theories, methods, and fields to provide international studies majors a sense of how the elements of international studies fit together to form a coherent interdiscipline. A student may take the course more than once as topics will change each semester.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or above or permission of the instructor

INST 4950  LATIN AMERICAN STUDY ABROAD (3 credits)

This course is designed as an international study abroad course that will introduce undergraduate and graduate students to the dynamism of socio-cultural, economic, and political changes taking place across Latin America. Note: International travel and special fees required. (Cross-listed with LLS 8956, LLS 4950)

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Junior standing with permission of the department. LLS 1000 or LLS 1010 or equivalent and departmental permission.

INST 4990  SENIOR E-PORTFOLIO (0 credits)

This E-Portfolio course is part of International Studies' Student Outcomes effort. It is designed to help monitor the success of the program through monitoring students' performance in the program. Graduating seniors must register for and complete INST 4990 - Senior E-Portfolio in the term in which they plan to graduate.

Prerequisite(s): Students must register for INST 4990 in the term in which they plan to graduate. Not open to non-degree graduate students.