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 Like the general international studies major, this is a major
designed to develop skills useful in cross-culturally oriented
careers. Students achieve an Asia concentration by taking at least
four courses that focus on the culture, politics, history or
literature of nations in Asia in addition to a selection of more
general courses that cover fundamental issues of international
studies. The specialized knowledge that students gain through
Asia-related course work helps to prepare them for careers in fields
such as government, finance, and travel in this economically growing
and culturally rich area of the globe. Combined with the other
components of the international studies major, the Asia
concentration will assist students with the necessary background for
entry into graduate or professional schools in an Asian studies
field. Students might go on to study in such areas as anthropology,
politics, and international law or business. The degree awarded is
the Bachelor of Arts.
Requirements of the major include successful
completion of the following five courses:
ECO 323 International Economics or
ECO 420 Economic Development
POL 111 International Relations
POL 231 Asian Politics
POL 331 Comparative Politics of China and Japan
POL 431 Seminar in Politics and Culture (Japan/Asian concentration)
Students must also take two of the following courses:
JPN 301 Special Topics in Japanese
Language, Literature, and Culture I
POL 311 United States Foreign Policy
Another Asian studies course at Oglethorpe or at another institution
pre-approved by the student's advisor
Students must also take one of the following courses:
BUS 370 International Business
FRE 403 Franco-American Relations in Trade and Culture
HIS 350 Special Topics in History *
HIS 450 Independent Study in History *
INS 400 Independent Study in International Studies
INS 401 Internship in International Studies
POL 350 Special Topics in Politics *
POL 361 European Politics
POL 411 War, Peace, and Security
POL 431 Seminar in Politics and Culture (with a different focus than
the one above)
POL 450 Independent Study in Politics *
SOC 308 Culture and Society
Any course in 20th-century European history
* Note: Special topics and independent study courses
fulfill the requirements of the major only when they have a
substantial international component.
Students must take at least one 400-level course.
Students must demonstrate at least a second-year competence in an
Asian language or be able to use an Asian language for research and
writing in a class. A study abroad for one semester in an Asian
nation is strongly urged. Please see Oglethorpe University Students
Abroad in the Educational Enrichment section of this Bulletin. Note
that no more than two courses may be counted toward major
requirements from a study abroad program. Foreign students whose
native language is Asian may consider their residence at Oglethorpe
as their study-abroad experience and their foreign language
requirement satisfied.
The following courses are offered in International Studies:
| INS 400.
Independent Study in International Studies |
1-4 hours |
Supervised research on
a selected topic. Prerequisite: Submission of a proposed outline
of study that includes a schedule of meetings and assignments
approved by the instructor, the division chair, and the Provost
and Senior Vice President prior to registration.
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| INS 401. Internship
in International Studies |
1-4 hours |
| An internship is
designed to provide a formalized experiential learning
opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally
requires the student to obtain a faculty supervisor in the
relevant field of study, submit a learning agreement, work 30
hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal
of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with
the faculty supervisor, and write a research paper dealing with
some aspect of the internship. Written work should total five
pages of academic writing for every hour of credit. An extensive
list of internships is maintained by the Career Services Office,
including opportunities at the Southern Center for International
Studies, the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism,
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the United States Department
of State. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor and
qualification for the internship program. |
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