2009-2010 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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INTS 450 Capstone Projects in INTS
Capstone Projects in INTS: ôProjectsö is the capstone course for International Studies majors
and is required of all international studies majors. In addition to reading and discussing major
works on key international-type issues that cross disciplines, students will write a major paper
and present it in class. The process of researching and writing the paper will involve collaborative
learning among the students in the class. As needed. 3 hrs.
JOHN BELK INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
JBIP 210 Study Tour Preparation
Study Tour Preparation: An interdisciplinary and interactive study of the culture, history, politics,
geography, economy, society and language of the area upon which the study tour focuses. Students
must make not lower than a C- (an average of 70) in this course in order to be eligible to
participate in the JBIP study tour. Open only to students enrolled in the appropriate study tour.
Prerequisite to participation in the study tour. Prerequisite: Junior standing and a 2.000 cumulative
grade point average. Fall & Spring Term, every year. 2 hrs.
JBIP 220 Study Tour
Study Tour: The opportunity for the student to study and experience the many facets of a foreign
culture through a study tour program arranged by the Belk Program Office and led by
Queens faculty. Study Tours, like JBIP 210, are interdisciplinary in nature and are open to all
qualified students no matter their intended major. Prerequisite: JBIP 210. Winter & Summer
Break, every year. 2-3 hrs.
JBIP 270 Independent Study Tour
Independent Study Tour: This course offers students an opportunity to study and experience a
foreign culture to those who, due to special circumstances, are unable to participate in JBIP
220. A course of study, itinerary and evaluation plan must be approved by the JBIP Director.
Students will be responsible for making their own arrangements for travel, accommodations and
visiting sites. Students who have been approved may apply for the Belk Scholarship. Prerequisites:
students approved for this course must take a corresponding JBIP 210 course in the semester
prior to their international travel. As needed. Pass/No Record 1-3 hrs.
LANGUAGES – OTHER
LANG 101 Elementary Foreign Language I
Elementary Foreign Language I: Fundamentals of grammar and phonetics, reading, writing and
conversation of target language. This course will be offered on a rotating topics basis as demand
and faculty with sufficient credentials dictate. May be repeated with different topics.
3 hrs.
LANG 102 Elementary Foreign Language II
Elementary Foreign Language II: Fundamentals of grammar and phonetics, reading, writing and
conversation of target language. This course will be offered on a rotating topics basis as demand
and faculty with sufficient credentials dictate. As needed. May be repeated with different
topics. 3 hrs.
LANG 201 Intermediate Foreign Language I
Intermediate Foreign Language I: Review and more advanced study of a language with emphasis
placed on structure and written and oral use. Introduction to the country's culture. As
needed. May be repeated with different topics. 3 hrs.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS