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catalog07-08edited:05-06catalog 9/26/2007 2:27PM Page58BUS 318 Corporate FinanceBUS 450 Business PolicyTotal Business hoursAccounting:ACC 215 Principles of Financial AccountingACC 216 Principles of Managerial AccountingTotal Accounting hoursEconomics:ECN 211 Principles of MacroeconomicsECN 212 Principles of MicroeconomicsTotal Economics hoursForeign Language:Second Semester of elementary languageTwo Semesters of intermediate languageTwo courses beyond intermediate level, ORAn approved off campus programTotal Foreign Language hoursElective Courses:Two courses from the following list:HIS 106, PHL 212, POL 212,REL 102, SCA 115One upper level course in HIS, POL,REL, or SCA orA Tier III course with international focus(must be approved by department advisor)One course from the ABEMIS department,or internshipTotal Elective CoursesOther Required Courses:3 hrs.3 hrs.15 hrs.4 hrs.4 hrs.8 hrs.3 hrs.3 hrs.6 hrs.4 hrs.6 hrs.0-6 hrs.10-16 hrs.6 hrs.3 hrs.3 hrs.12 hrs.The student will need statistics and calculus. Since one of thesecourses is taken to fulfill New Foundations Tier I requirements, thestudent must take the other course within the major. The calculuscourse may be MAT 122 or MAT 124.MAT 114 (Takend on Tier 1)or MAT 122 (or MAT 124)Total hours3-5 hrs.54-62 hrs.IB majors will be encouraged to participate in a summer or semesterlong international study experience. Majors must maintain a 2.00 gradepoint average in all courses in the major.Requirements for the Minor in International Business:BUS 220 Fundamentals of ManagementBUS 250 Principles of MarketingBUS 318 Corporate FinanceBUS 340 International BusinessSecond semester of intermediatelevel foreign language (204)One Course from the Following List:ECN 334 Economic DevelopmentECN 410 International Trade and FinanceFRE 362 French Speaking Cultures and CivilizationGER 375 Contemporary German CultureHIS 323 Europe Since 1945HIS 348 History of American Foreign Relations3 hrs.3 hrs.3 hrs.3 hrs.3 hrs.MUS 305 Jazz in JapanPOL 308 Post-Soviet PoliticsPSY 405 Cross-Cultural PsychologyREL 330 Religions and Cultures of IndiaREL 340 Religion and PoliticsPOL 305 International Law and OrganizationsPOL 306 West Europe Gov and PoliticsSCA 352 Economy and SocietySPA 377 Spanish CivilizationSPA378 Latin American CivilizationOther 300 or 400 level course approved by minor coordinatorTotal required hours in minorInternational Studies Major18 hrs.Professors: H. DelPorto, S. Goodfellow, W. Guinee, R. Lael, K. Muse, G.Pradhan, C. Pridal, J. Schaneman, W. Young, W. ZadeAssociate Professor: K. HardemanAssistant Professors: M. Kristiansen, S. McInneshin, J. McRaeInstructor: H. LandryContact: Dr. William Guinee—CoordinatorPhone: (573) 592-5326 Fax: (573) 592-5191Email: Bill.Guinee@westminster-mo.eduWestminster College offers a major in International Studies with concentrationsin either Regional Studies or International Issues. Studentsmajoring in International Studies will develop knowledge of the contemporaryworld through a broadly integrated analysis of internationalissues or through in-depth study of one region of the world. Students inboth concentrations will acquire skills in a language relevant to theirprogram. It is strongly recommended that students majoring inInternational Studies spend at least one semester in an approved offcampusprogram.Because of its interdisciplinary nature, the International Studies majorrequires careful planning. Students considering a major in InternationalStudies should consult with the program coordinator early in their collegecareers.Requirements for the Major in International Studies:Core coursesForeign Language or ESLConcentration in Regional Studies orInternational IssuesTotal Required Hours in Major9 hrs.12-16 hrs.14-15 hrs.35-40 hrs.In addition to the courses required for the major, students are encouragedto enroll in HIS 106 Western Civilization II, REL 102 WorldReligions and SCA 111 Introduction to Sociology or SCA 115 CulturalAnthropology as they complete Tier II of the General EducationProgram.Core Courses:INT 201 Introduction to International StudiesPOL 212 International PoliticsECN 211 Principles of MacroeconomicsTotal Core Course hoursForeign Language or ESL requirementEuropean foreign language (French, German*, Spanish)3 hrs.3 hrs.3 hrs.9 hrs.(12-16 hrs.)Students will begin their language study at the level indicated by theresults of their placement test or in subsequent consultation with a
catalog07-08edited:05-06catalog 9/26/2007 2:27PM Page59member of the language department. International Studies majors musttake a minimum of two 300 level language courses in which the languagestudied is the primary language of instruction.102 Elementary Language II 4 hrs.203, 204 Intermediate Language I and II 6 hrs.Two 300 level language, literature orcivilization courses6 hrs.Total Foreign Language hours16 hrs.*Students planning to complete this requirement in German should contactthe program coordinator.English as a Second Language (for students whose first language is notEnglish)ENG 204 Introduction to LiteratureENG 270 Expository WritingSPE 101 Introduction to Speech CommunicationSPE 203 Interpersonal CommunicationTotal English as a Second Language hours3 hrs.3 hrs.3 hrs.3 hrs.12 hrs.International students who use the ESL option to complete the majormay use an upper level English or Speech course as one of the optionalcourses in the concentration.Majors must maintain a 2.00 grade point average in all courses neededto satisfy major requirements.Students with a GPA of 3.30 or higher may elect to write a senior thesisfor honors recognition. “Graduated with Honors” will be noted on theirtranscript provided they complete the thesis with a grade of B or better.Students writing a thesis will complete INT 401 and 402 Senior Thesis Iand II during their senior year and may substitute these courses for onecourse from the elective list in their concentration.Students who do not elect to write a senior thesis are required to presenta portfolio of their work, containing at least three papers or comparableprojects submitted for courses in the major. At least two of the papers orprojects must be from upper-level courses. The portfolio will not begraded but it is a requirement for graduation.Area of Concentration14-15 hrs.(Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may count as electives in each concentrationprovided they have not been used in completion of a requiredcomponent.)Regional Studies Concentration (select one):1. Asian studies-Required courses:ASN 201 Asian Studies3 hrs.SCA 230 Specific Cultures and Civilizations (Japan or India) 3 hrs.Total hours6 hrs.Elective courses: Three courses to be chosen from the following. Two ofthese courses must be numbered at the 300 level or above:* Upper level foreign language courses* Courses from an approved off-campus study programBUS 340 International BusinessECN 334 Economic DevelopmentECN 410 International Trade and FinanceHIS 348 History of American Foreign RelationsHIS 350 The Vietnam Wars 1945-1995INT 212 Model United Nations Team: [Asian nation]MUS 305 Jazz in JapanPOL 305 International Law and OrganizationsPSY 405 International and Cross-Cultural Psychology*SCA 230 Specific Cultures and CivilizationsTotal hours2. European Studies-Required courses:HIS 323 Europe since 1945POL 306 West European Government and PoliticsTotal hours8-9 hrs.3 hrs.3 hrs.6 hrs.Elective courses: Three courses to be chosen from the following. Two ofthese courses must be numbered at the 300 level or above:* Upper level foreign language courses* Courses from an approved off-campus study programBUS 340 International BusinessECN 410 International Trade and FinanceENG 345/FRE 361 Paris NoirHIS 304 Selected Themes in British History, 1714 to presentHIS 322 Europe in the 20th CenturyHIS 327 Nazi GermanyHIS 348 History of American Foreign Relations*HUM 277/SPA 377 Spanish Civilization*FRE 362 French-speaking Cultures & Civilizations(European culture)INT 212 Model United Nations TeamPSY 405 International & Cross-Cultural PsychologyPOL 305 International Law and OrganizationsPOL 308 Post-Soviet PoliticsPOL 362 American Foreign PolicyTotal hours3. Latin American studies-Required courses:HIS 267 Latin American History and CultureSPA 378 Latin American CivilizationTotal hours8-9 hrs.3 hrs.3 hrs.6 hrs.Elective courses: Three courses to be chosen from the following. Two ofthese courses must be numbered at the 300 level or above:* Upper level foreign language courses* Courses from an approved study course programBIO 321 Biology in BelizeBUS 340 International BusinessECN 334 Economic DevelopmentECN 410 International Trade and FinanceHIS 348 History of American Foreign RelationsINT 212 Model United Nations Team: [Latin American nation]PSY 405 International and Cross-Cultural PsychologyPOL 305 International Law and OrganizationsPOL 362 American Foreign PolicyTotal hours4. International Issues concentration-Required courses:HIS 348 History of American Foreign RelationsPOL 305 International Law and OrganizationsTotal hours8-9 hrs.3 hrs.3 hrs.6 hrs.Elective courses: Three courses to be chosen from the following, two ofwhich must be numbered at the 300 level or above:* Upper level foreign language courses* Courses from an approved off-campus study programBUS 240 International BusinessECN 334 Economic DevelopmentECN 410 International Trade and Finance
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