2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
International Studies Interdisciplinary Program
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International Studies Interdisciplinary Degree Program
Alexandru Balas, coordinator
International Studies Program
Old Main, Room 110
607-753-4823
cortland.edu/istudies/
School of Arts and Sciences
Degrees and Minor
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Minor in International Studies
Concentrations
Area Concentrations:
- Africa
- Asia and Pacific Basin
- Europe
- Latin America
Disciplinary Concentrations:
- Culture and Global Development
- Geography
- Global Economic Systems
- Global Political Systems
- Historical Development
- International Health
Description
The international studies (IST) major is a unique global studies approach to understanding the international world in the context of a liberal arts education. The interdisciplinary nature of the major provides students with knowledge of the historic and contemporary development of the international system as well as the opportunity to choose the direction of their study of particular aspects of the global social, economic and political structure from disciplinary or geographical vantage points.
Students also complete the IST major with a strong foreign language background, enabling them to begin careers in the international world immediately upon graduation.
Special Features
- Wide-ranging study-abroad opportunities
- Opportunities for internship experience
- Independent study and collaborative research with faculty members
- Involvement in the NeoVox international Internet news magazine
Career Potential
- International business positions
- International law practice
- World Bank positions
- United Nations translators/posts
- World Trade Organization posts
- U.S. government/State Department positions
- Non-Government corporation and organization positions
The IST major's 36 credit hours comprise a set of five core courses and a seven-course concentration chosen from the list in the program. The core courses orient the student to the historical processes and contemporary economic issues of the modern international system. The concentration may be geographical in nature, or be focused within a particular discipline.
Alternatively, the student may choose an individualized concentration which will be interdisciplinary in nature, with course work defined by a conceptual theme or problem, or with a geographical focus not presently offered. The individualized concentration may be drawn from throughout the College's course offerings.
Note: some courses in concentrations may have prerequisites not listed.
Waivers of requirements and approval for substitution of courses may be granted only by the coordinator with the approval of the associate dean. Courses taken in a concentration may not count for a minor in the same field, for example, a Latin American concentration cannot be combined with a Latin American minor. In order to satisfy major requirements, students may take topics courses offered in individual departments, arrange for an independent study, or complete up to six credit hours of an internship (CPV 400), with approval of the advisor, the international studies coordinator and the associate dean.
Students majoring in international studies are required to demonstrate additional foreign language proficiency beyond the regular College language requirement. The IST language requirement may be fulfilled in one of the following ways:
- Successfully completing 12 hours of course work in a foreign language at the 300-level or above.
- Successfully completing one semester of study abroad in the target language; course work or other programs of study must be in the target language. Courses or other study conducted in English will not be accepted in fulfillment of this requirement.
- Satisfying the College foreign language requirement, which is 12 credit hours or its equivalent, in a second foreign language. Students whose native language is not English may be exempt from the language proficiency requirement by taking the CLEP or OPI exam.
- Earning a rating of Intermediate High on the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language/Educational Testing Service academic scale, as determined by an oral interview with a qualified tester. Students should contact the Modern Languages Department for additional details.
Major
Minor
IST 100 - Culture through Film Introduction to film as an art form and to the basic narrative and stylistic aspects of film; study of film as a medium of cultural representation and expression; exploration of current and historical global themes and issues through screening, study and discussion of course films. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one laboratory. Fulfills: GE 8; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
IST 129 - Special Topics in International Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
IST 161 - Introduction to the Model UN Introduction to structure and process of United Nations, simulation of general assembly activities, including development of resolution, treaty and position papers; enhancement of discussion and debate skills and public presentation. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours. Also listed as POL 161. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
IST 200 - Foundations of the International System Key ideas, themes and selected topics are examined and analyzed related to the historical development of the modern international system. Focus on the social, political and economic processes which combined to create the modern international system 1600-1900. Consideration of the historical bases of contemporary problems such as international inequality, role of the West in contributing to underdevelopment, international competition, war. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
IST 201 - Global Connections Teaching Assistant Participation as supervised teaching assistant in all activities of ICC 143. Several responsibilities for coordinating mentor activities in IST 202, organizing student out-of-class activities, collecting and processing journals and other written work. May be repeated once for credit. S, U grades assigned. Permission of IST coordinator. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
IST 202 - Global Connections Mentor Participation as supervised international student mentor in concert with the IST 201 TA. Mentors will organize outings and assist international students in attending these outings as well as other scheduled SUNY Cortland events. They will act as conversation partners and work to introduce international students to American life at an American university. May be repeated once for credit. S, U grades assigned. Permission of IST coordinator. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
IST 210 - The Making of the Modern World Emphasis is on the historical processes that have in the 20th and 21st centuries created the modern international system. Focus on major historical, political, economic and social developments. Special emphasis on problems of development and underdevelopment, theories of development, key areas of the world, and selected world problems. IST majors are encouraged to take IST 200 first, when possible. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the major international political/economic theories and global processes in the 20th and 21st centuries.
- Analyze the impacts of global processes developed during the 20th and 21st centuries, on cultures and nations.
- Differentiate between, and evaluate the usefulness of, the major concepts and theoretical approaches of history, economy, political science, geography, to explain the global developments of the 20th and 21st centuries.
IST 229 - Special Topics in International Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
IST 300 - Global Journalism Introduction to using Internet resources for research and writing of articles to be published in NeoVox and other Internet locations. Instruction in constructing Web pages and Internet journalism. Prerequisite: CPN 101 or 103. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
IST 301 - Globalization, Culture and Society in the Modern World Globalization and its impact on indigenous cultures, societal structures and nation-states. Positive and negative effects of development and global markets and cultural/societal changes associated with these effects. Resistance methods employed by cultures and societal structures to mitigate negative impacts and oppressive power structures. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
IST 310 - Independent Study: Selected Topics Independent study in selected topics in international studies. (1-3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
IST 320 - Introduction to the European Union
Mechanisms for integrating sovereign countries into an ever closer European Union are explored. Focus on effectiveness of the European Union in addressing regional and global economic/political crises and conflicts. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
IST 329 - Special Topics in International Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
IST 330 - International Negotiation and Mediation The interdisciplinary study of negotiation theory, conflict resolution, international security, historical negotiations, border dispute/resources-related negotiations and environmental politics negotiations. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify what needs to occur in the pre-negotiation and planning phases for a successful negotiation.
- Conduct interest-based negotiations and mediations.
- Employ mechanisms to successfully analyze and conclude 'win-win' negotiations and mediations.
- Assess personal strengths and weaknesses in a negotiation and in a mediation.
IST 400 - Themes in International Studies Culminating course for international studies majors; particular themes of theoretical and contemporary global importance addressed. Prerequisite: Consent of international studies coordinator. Fulfills: LASR; PRES. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply historically based knowledge of power structures, while using cultural and sociological approaches, to global processes that shaped the world over the last 500 years with a focus on contemporary global issues.
- Integrate inter-disciplinary knowledge and conduct innovative studies by writing advanced research papers on contemporary global issues.
- Deliver clear, concise, and effective public presentations on contemporary global issues.
IST 429 - Special Topics in International Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
IST 529 - Special Topics in International Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
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