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International Studies |
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Program Requirements
2003-05 (expires Summer 2009) |
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The program requirements for the 2003-05 catalog involve a combination
of designated Topical Module and a Geographic Regional Studies Component.
Each student's program of study is designed to reflect programmatic opportunities
at Iowa State University and the academic, intellectual, and professional
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Secondary Major |
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A student seeking a secondary major in International Studies must successfully
complete a minimum of 27 semester credits in courses approved for use
in the International Studies program, including:
 LAS
235
LAS 430
21 credits in courses approved for the International Studies program,
with a minimum of 9 credits (at least 6 of which are numbered 300 or above)
in a designated Topical Module (SEE BELOW) and a minimum of 9 credits
(at least 6 of which are numbered 300 or above) in a Geographic Regional
Studies Component (SEE BELOW).
Fulfillment of Language Proficiency (see below)
The major must include a minimum of 9 credits not used to meet any other
department, college, or university requirement.
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Minor Requirements |
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A student seeking a minor in International Studies must successfully
complete a minimum of 18 semester credits in courses approved for use
in the International Studies program, including:
LAS 235
LAS 430
12 credits in courses approved for the International Studies program,
with a minimum of 6 credits (at least 3 of which are numbered 300 or above)
in a designated Topical Module (SEE BELOW) and a minimum of 6 credits
(at least 3 of which are numbered 300 or above) in a Geographic Regional
Studies Component (SEE BELOW).
Fulfillment of Language Proficiency (see below)
The minor must include a minimum of 9 credits not used to meet any other
department, college, or university requirement. |
Outcomes Assessment |
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Outcomes Assessment for
International Studies
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Language Proficiency |
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Students with a major or minor in International Studies fulfill the
Language Proficiency requirement through one of the following options:
Completion of two years of university-level language instruction in a
single, appropriate foreign language, as demonstrated by a foreign language
course numbered 202 or higher. Students whose first language is other
than English fulfill Language Proficiency with English 105 at a grade
of "C" or better.
Passing an examination given by the Department of Foreign Languages and
Literatures or otherwise certifying proficiency equivalent to two years
of college instruction. Students proficient in languages not offered at
ISU may petition for special consideration.
Intensive study abroad experience that includes in-the-field-use of a
language other than English (Individual prior approval required for this
option. The experience must be equivalent to two years of a language).
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Study Abroad |
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International Studies students are strongly encouraged to participate
in study and/or work abroad programs. Students may petition to use up
to 9 credits in the major (6 credits in the minor) earned in study abroad
and/or international internship programs to substitute for courses within
the Topical Module, Geographic Regional Studies Component, and/or Language
Proficiency Requirements.
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Topical Modules |
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Global
Environmental Issues
Globalization
and Economic Development
International
Issues in Science and Technology
International
Communication
International
Conflict
Social
and Cultural Change |
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Geographic Regional Studies
Components |
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Africa
& Middle East
Asia
Latin
America
Western
Europe
Russia,
East Europe & Central Asia |
Course Catalog |
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Old requirements for 2001-03 catalog. |
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