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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Because the major requires the scholarly
insights and analytical tools of several disci
plines, students are exposed to a variety
of viewpoints in the social sciences and
humanities. A required concentration in four
major disciplines government, history,
economics, and foreign languages pro
vides a diversified and balanced view of
international relations.
Majors are strongly encouraged to
study abroad. You may also consider a
semester studying international relations
in Washington, D.C. A variety of other ac
tivities are available such as a three-day
European Union simulation at the State
Department and various embassies in
Washington, D.C.
Requirements for the major: Foreign
Language requirement: Advanced level
language proficiency (e.g. French 211,
German 211, Spanish 211; or an equivalent
Japanese or Russian language course).
Economics and Business requirement
(three courses): Economics and Business
101, 210, and one international economics
seminar chosen from an approved list.
Government and Law requirement (three
courses): Government and Law 102 and
two 200-level courses chosen from an ap
proved list. History requirement (three
courses): History 105 and two courses at
or above the 200-level chosen from an ap
proved list. Two additional courses must
be taken from the list of approved lA-re-
lated courses in Economics and Business,
Foreign Languages and Literatures, Gov
ernment and Law, or History. Internation
al Affairs thesis courses or Independent
Study courses may also be used to satisfy
this requirement. All majors are required
to complete IA 261: Research Methods and
IA 362: Seminar. Students earning ad
vanced placement course credit must still
complete a total of 16 courses and so must
select from a list of approved courses:
Foreign Languages: Any foreign language
course (minimum 211 or above)
Economics and Business: Normally com
pleting Economics 101, 210, and one inter
national economics seminar chosen from
140
the following: Economics 344,345,346,
347, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355
Government and Law: Normally com
pleting Government 102 and two courses
chosen from the following: Government
221, 222, 223,224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229,
230, 232,234, 235, 236. 237,238, 239
History: Normally completing History 105
and two courses chosen from the follow
ing: History 222,223,224,225, 227, 228,
243, 244,245, 246,248, 249,255, 261, 262,
265, 354, 368, 370, 371, 372, 373
International Affairs: IA 261, 362 (semi
nars); IA 495,496 (Honors Thesis); IA 301,
302 (Independent Study)
261. Research Methods in International
Affairs. The course introduces students to
the research methods utilized in the study
of international relations. Emphasis is on
the interdisciplinary nature of the disci
pline. Quantitative and qualitative methods
are examined. The goal is to provide stu
dents with the ability to critically read the
sophisticated literature of the discipline and
understand its methodology. Required of
all International Affairs majors; others with
permission of instructor. Mr, Englehard
301, 302. Independent Study. Junior and
senior International Affairs majors are en
couraged to focus on a topic of particular
interest to them, under the supervision of
a selected faculty member. Generally, this
course involves intensive reading and
written reports, though other arrange
ments can be made between the student
and faculty member. Students must obtain
the approval of the International Affairs
Chair and the selected faculty member.
Offered as needed. Staff
362. Seminar. Designed as a capstone
seminar to provide an opportunity for the
major to bring together, through research
and the completion of several papers, his
or her various experiences in the disci
pline. Normally the seminar explores
a topic or topics of current international
interest through an interdisciplinary
approach. Required of all International
Affairs majors; others with permission of
instructor. [W] Mr. Pribic