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< College of Liberal Arts and SciencesMULTIDISCIPLINARY MAJOR IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
This major was developed in response to the growing demand for skills in the analysis and solution of contemporary world problems. The requirements of the major enrich, complement, and coordinate departmental offerings with the goal of providing a knowledge of foreign cultures and understanding of global processes which are critical for students preparing for careers or further study in a variety of fields including international affairs, public policy, government service, business, law, finance, and communications. The International Studies major draws upon the resources of faculty and departments across the University and may be particularly attractive as a second major for students planning to combine a specific disciplinary major with a career in the international arena.
The major in International Studies focuses on global themes, the study of one world area in some depth including language and culture of the area, and expertise in one technical area. Students will take courses in a number of departments and work with an adviser to construct the major curriculum most appropriate to individual interest and future employment and/or educational aspirations. The major will provide each student with a focused multidisciplinary base of course work relating to a specific geographic area and advanced language training needed for the area.
The LAS International Studies Minor will provide an opportunity for students in a variety of majors (i.e., economics, political science sociology, history, language) to better understand our interdependent world and to develop much needed international skills. This interdisciplinary program will draw upon the resources of faculty and departments across the University affording students the opportunity to tailor coursework to specific needs or interests.
The LAS International Studies Minor provides an opportunity for multidisciplinary study of global themes, investigation of one world area, and language study. In consultation with an adviser, students will select 21 hours of courses from a variety of departments to form a coherent program of study which will be suited to individual interest, employment, and/or educational aspirations.
The LAS International Studies Minor complements any major on
campus.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY MAJOR IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
E-mail: b-rainer@uiuc.edu
Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/LAS/f_LAS_IS.shtmlHOURS REQUIREMENTS 6 Language. Select two courses from the approved list in one foreign language. This requirement is in addition to and must utilize courses in the same rubric used to fulfill the LAS College language requirement of four semesters or equivalent of college course work in a single language (16-20 hrs) or four years of a single language in high school. 12-13 Global Studies. Select four courses from the following: POL S 280-Introduction to International Relations HIST 211 or 212-The Contemporary World ANTH 260-Peoples of the World: Introduction to Ethnography SOC 343-Social Change in Developing Areas SOC 344-Perspectives on the Modern World System ECON 328-International Economics 9 Area Studies. 200 and 300-level courses which complement the Language and Culture component must be selected from the approved course list and include work in at least two disciplinary departments. Select one area from the following: Africa, Europe, Russia and Eastern Europe, Latin America, South and East Asia, Middle East. 16-21 Professional, Technical or Scientific Minor selected in consultation with the curriculum adviser (some examples include ESL, Chemistry, Mathematics) or twenty hours of topical studies courses combined into an intellectually or professionally coherent study that is approved by the curriculum adviser. No more than one-half of the course work should be at an elementary level and at least 6 hours of advanced (300-level or designated 200-level) courses are required. 12 Study Abroad. Students will study a variety subjects which could include language and culture courses in a region in which their areas studies course work and foreign language training will be utilized; up to 6 hours may be used to fulfill other requirements of the major.The curriculum, administered by the LAS Student Academic Affairs Office, will require 120 hours of course work for graduation. The minimum required major and supporting courses equate to 49-55 hours including a minimum of 12 hours advanced level (300- and approved 200-level) courses. Please consult with Assistant Dean Brian Rainer, 270 Lincoln Hall; b-rainer@staff.uiuc.edu.
LAS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MINOR
The LAS International Studies Minor provides an opportunity for multidisciplinary study of global themes, investigation of one world area, and language study. In consultation with an adviser, students will select 21 hours of courses from a variety of departments to form a coherent program of study which will be suited to individual interest, employment, and/or educational aspirations. The minor is administered by the LAS Student Academic Affairs Office. The LAS International Studies Minor complements any major.
E-mail: b-rainer@uiuc.edu
Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/LAS/f_LAS_IS.shtmlHOURS REQUIREMENTS 3 Language and Culture. Select from the approved course list in one foreign language. The student must have completed the same foreign language through the 104 level (or four years of a single language in high school). 9 - 10 Global Studies. Select three courses from the following: POL S 280-Introduction to International Relations HIST 212-The Contemporary World: Economic, Social, and Cultural Aspects ANTH 260-Peoples of the World: Introduction to Ethnography SOC 344-Perspectives on the Modern World System ECON 328-International Economics 9 Area Studies. 200- and 300-level courses must be selected from the approved course list which complements the Language and Culture Component and includes work in at least two disciplinary departments. Select one area from the following: Africa, Europe, Russia and Eastern Europe, Latin America, South and East Asia, Middle East 21 Total Required HoursA minimum of 6 hours of advanced-level (300- and approved 200-level) course work must be completed.