2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

Dec 26, 2024

2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

International Studies: Area concentration in Latin America [IST/LAT]

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Through study of the culture, economic systems and political science of this area students gain exposure to a major player in the international scene, as well as regions within the United States. For more information, contact the International Studies Interdisciplinary Degree Program .

A. Required Courses: IST Core: 15 credit hours

ECO 105 - Political Economy and Social Thought (3 cr. hr.)
HIS 101 - The World Since 1500 (3 cr. hr.)
IST 200 - Foundations of the International System (3 cr. hr.)
IST 210 - The Making of the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
IST 400 - Themes in International Studies (3 cr. hr.)
Select IST 400, or a topic-approved course selected in consultation with advisor

B. History and culture elective courses:

Nine credit hours chosen from the following:

ANT 314 - Peoples of Latin America (3 cr. hr.)
HIS 325 - Colonial Latin America (3 cr. hr.)
HIS 326 - Modern Latin America (3 cr. hr.)
HIS 402 - History of Latin American-U.S. Relations (3 cr. hr.)
SPA 313 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature (3 cr. hr.)
SPA 319 - Latin American Civilization (3 cr. hr.)
SPA 422 - Spanish-American Literature (3 cr. hr.)
SPA 423 - Themes in Literature (3 cr. hr.)

C. Politics and economy elective courses:

Nine credit hours from the following:

ANT 315 - Development Anthropology (3 cr. hr.)
ECO 305 - Political Economy of Globalization (3 cr. hr.)
ECO 311 - Economic Development (3 cr. hr.)
ECO 312 - Economic Development of Latin America (3 cr. hr.)
ECO 441 - International Trade (3 cr. hr.)
GRY 370 - Will the World Provide? A Research Experience for Students (3 cr. hr.)
GRY 482 - Central America and the Caribbean (3 cr. hr.)
POL 250 - International Relations (3 cr. hr.)
POL 264 - Comparative Politics: Latin America (3 cr. hr.)
POL 362 - Politics of Developing Nation States (3 cr. hr.)
POL 455 - International Politics in Latin America (3 cr. hr.)

D. Elective Course:

Choose one course from those listed above or from the general College curriculum with approval of advisor.

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the B.A. in International Studies over four years

First Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16-17

Foreign language
GE course

COR 101 - The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.)
or
CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
ECO 105 - Political Economy and Social Thought (3 cr. hr.)
IST 200 - Foundations of the International System (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 15 -16

Foreign language
GE course

CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.)
or
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
HIS 101 - The World Since 1500 (3 cr. hr.)
IST 210 - The Making of the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)

Second Year

Fall Total credit hours: 18

Foreign language
IST concentration
GE course
GE course
GE course
Elective

Spring Total credit hours: 15

Foreign language
IST concentration
GE course
GE course
GE course

Third Year

Fall Total credit hours: 15

IST concentration
IST concentration
Foreign language/Elective
Elective
Elective

Spring Total credit hours: 15

Study Abroad

Fourth Year

Fall Total credit hours: 15

IST concentration
IST concentration
Foreign language/Elective
Elective
Elective

Spring Total credit hours: 15

IST concentration
Foreign language/Elective
Elective
Elective

IST 400 - Themes in International Studies (3 cr. hr.)

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International Studies: Area concentration in Latin America [IST/LAT]

A. Required Courses: IST Core: 15 credit hours

B. History and culture elective courses:

C. Politics and economy elective courses:

D. Elective Course:

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the B.A. in International Studies over four years

First Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16-17

Spring Total credit hours: 15 -16

Second Year

Fall Total credit hours: 18

Spring Total credit hours: 15

Third Year

Fall Total credit hours: 15

Spring Total credit hours: 15

Fourth Year

Fall Total credit hours: 15

Spring Total credit hours: 15