International Studies
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International studies major requirements
1.) Core Requirements
All core requirements must be taken at St. Norbert College.
- INTL / POLI 150 Introduction to International Studies (fulfills General Education Area 3)
- INTL / POLI 16, POLI 450, or approved appropriate Political Science substitute*
- POLI 200 Research Methodology and Techniques (Prerequisite: SSCI 224)
- POLI 350 International Relations
- IS Capstone/World Issues and Conflict Resolution
2.) Language and Area Studies
Students choose one language and area studies emphasis from the options listed below. Students study abroad for a minimal of one semester in their language and area studies region.
European Language and Area Studies
A. HIST 113 History of Western Civilization 2 or HIST 350 Modern European History
B. POLI elective in area of interest (INTL 361) or approved substitute*
C. Language Competency through 204
D. FREN / GERM / SPAN 375 or civilization course in another relevant language (INTL 375)
Asian Language and Area Studies
A. 1 course from HIST 361, 362, 363, or 364
B. POLI elective in area of interest (INTL 361) or approved substitute*
C. Language Competency through 204
D. JAPN 375 Japanese Civilization or civilization course in another relevant language (INTL 375).
African Language and Area Studies
A. HIST 118 Survey of African History
B. POLI elective in area of interest (INTL 361) or approved substitute*
C. 2 courses focusing on Africa from HIST 335, 341, 342, 344, 345, 351 or 352.
D. 3 courses focusing upon Africa taken abroad (INTL 363), including study of an indigenous language (INTL 364).
Middle Eastern Language and Area Studies
A. HIST 120 Survey of Middle Eastern History
B. POLI elective in area of interest (INTL 361) or approved substitute*
C. 2 courses focusing on the Middle East from HIST 340, 341 or 343.
D. 3 courses focusing on the Middle East taken abroad (INTL 363), including (INTL 364) study of Arabic or Hebrew (Turkish, if study abroad options in Turkey arise and Farsi for study abroad in Iran).
Latin American Language and Area Studies
A. 1 course from HIST 130, 311, 333, or 349.
B. POLI 368 Politics and Governments of Latin America
C. Language competency through 204
D. SPAN 385 or civilization course in another relevant language (INTL 375).
3.) Interdisciplinary Requirements
- ECON 201 (Principles of Macroeconomics)
- RELS 350 Christianity and Cultural Diversity or RELS 340 World Religions or RELS 318 A Feminist Theology or approved appropriate substitute*
- SSCI 301 Environmental Studies (GS11) or ENVS 300 Environmental Science (GS11)
- GEOG 140 World Regional Geography or (GEOG 225 Social Geography if scheduling necessitates)
For course descriptions, refer to the specific programs (e.g. Spanish for a description of SPAN 385).
International students only
(4 courses taken in lieu of the area studies requirement.)
International students should consult with the Director of the International Studies in their freshman year to discuss their specific course requirements. Normally, they take four courses from the following list to become more familiar with the American culture. Alternatively, international students could choose a modern foreign language, different from their native language and study abroad in a country where their target language is spoken.
One of the following courses:
ENGL 235 Survey of U.S. Literature I
ENGL 236 Survey of U.S. Literature II
One of the following courses:
HIST 116 History of the United States
One of the following courses:
POLI 130 U.S. Politics and Government
One of the following courses:
HUMA 261 American Ideals and Identities
SOCI 235 Work in America
SOCI 265 American Culture
PHIL 260 American Philosophy
(Other relevant courses may be chosen to complete this last requirement in consultation with the Director of International Studies.)
*Substitute courses need to be approved by the Director of International Studies
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