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International Studies Minor

Note: Core courses may not be offered every year. Watch semester class schedules and take required classes as soon as possible.

I. Required Core Courses

ANTH 1110 Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
GEOG 1400 World Regional Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 2300 Economic Geography (3 credits)
or INTL 2300 Comparative International Study Project (3 credits)
or INTL 2509 The Global Economy (3 credits)
HST 2700 World Religions (3 credits)
or REL 2000 Religion in the Modern World (3 credits)
INTL 4100 International Studies Seminar (3 credits)
POL 1400 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 credits)

Subtotal 18 Credits

II. Required Option

Select one of the following options:

A. International Business/Economics

Select 8-9 credits from the following:

Note: Asterisked (*) courses have prerequisites not included in this minor.

*ECON 3400 International Trade and Finance (3 credits)
INTL 2100 Instructed International Tour (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2200 International Study Experience-Humanities (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2300 Comparative International Study Project (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2400 International Study Experience-Social Science (1-3 credits)
Contact advisor for additional courses

Select 2-3 credits from courses in option C, D, or E.

B. Humanities

Select 8-9 credits from at least two of the following disciplines:

Note: Asterisked (*) courses either have prerequisites not included in this minor or require consent of instructor.

ENGL 3607 Film Topics (3 credits): With consent of program director when topic is appropriate.
*GER 3311 Introduction to German Culture (3 credits)
HUM 2100 European Culture and Civilization (3 credits)
HUM 2130 Non-Western Cultures and Civilization (3 credits)
INTL 2100 Instructed International Tour (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2200 International Study Experience-Humanities (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2300 Comparative International Study Project (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2400 International Study Experience-Social Science (1-3 credits)
MASC 2190 International Communication (3 credits)
PHIL 3360 Asian philosophy (3 credits)
PHIL 3380 Political Philosophy (3 credits)

Select 2-3 credits from Option C, D, or E.

C. East Asia

Select 8-9 credits from the following:

GEOG 3820 Geography of Asia (3 credits)
HST 3419 East Asia (3 credits)
INTL 2100 Instructed International Tour (in Asia) (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2200 International Study Experience-Humanities (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2300 Comparative International Study Project (in Asia) (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2400 International Study Experience-Social Science (1-3 credits)
POL 3130 Asian Political Development (3 credits)

Select 2-3 credits from courses in Option A or B. Courses selected should relate to region of concentration.

D. Europe/Commonwealth Independent States

Select 8-9 credits from the following:

GEOG 3810 Geography of Europe (3 credits)
HST 2580 Russia (3 credits)
INTL 2100 Instructed International Tour (in Europe) (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2200 International Study Experience-Humanities (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2300 Comparative International Study Project (in Europe) (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2400 International Study Experience-Social Science (1-3 credits)
POL 3160 Comparative European Politics (3 credits)

Select 2-3 credits from courses in Option A or B. Courses selected should relate to region of concentration.

E. South and Southeast Asia

Select 8-9 credits from the following:

HST 3429 South and Southeast Asia (3 credits)
INTL 2100 Instructed International Tour (in S/SE Asia) (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2200 International Study Experience-Humanities (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2300 Comparative International Study Project in part of a program in Asia (1-3 credits)
or INTL 2400 International Study Experience-Social Science (1-3 credits)
POL 3130 Asian Political Development (3 credits)

Select 2-3 credits from courses in Option A or B. Courses selected should relate to region of concentration.

Subtotal 10-12 Credits

III. Required Second Language

This minor requires the completion of 6-8 semester credits of a second language completed at an accredited college or university. If a student's native language is a language other than English and the student can demonstrate a proficiency in English with a TOEFL score of 500 or higher, that student will have met the language requirement of the International Studies Programs. A student satisfying the language requirement in this way must complete an additional 8 credits of course work from any of the courses listed in the Field Emphasis.

Subtotal 0-8 Credits

IV. Required International/Cultural Experience

This minor requires an International/Other Cultural experience. Select one experience from the following list. Note: To meet this requirement with C through I, the student will have to submit a proposal to the International Studies Committee for approval. The proposal must include a plan of completion as well as a method of evaluation.

A. Participation in a BSU study abroad program, at the present time this includes:

Akita-Japan
Eurospring
Kansai Gaidai-Japan
P.J. College-Kuala Lumpur
Sino Summer-China
Växjö-Sweden
*New programs may be added

B. Participation in a study abroad program through another university; however, the student must get the approval of the International Studies program.

C. Have an international student or student of another race as a BSU roommate.

D. Student teach in another country, a Hispanic inner city, or reservation school.

E. Interning with a firm or organization that has a definite international orientation, such as an import-export position, international business, or a refugee settlement organization.

F. Taking an international student as an "adopted" family member, sharing holidays and school breaks.

G. Doing volunteer work in an inner city or minority area.

H. Past experiences can be evaluated on a case by case basis.

I. Other related/relevant experiences; consult the program director.

Total Semester Credits Required for Minor 28-38 Credits

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International Studies Field of Emphasis

Students should take ANTH 1110, GEOG 1400, and the language sequence as early as possible in their program. The sub-field electives are appropriate for sophomores and juniors and some apply to Liberal Education. INTL 4100 Seminar in International Studies should be taken as the last course in the program.

I. Required Core Courses

ANTH 1110 Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
GEOG 1400 World Regional Geography (3 credits)
INTL 4100 International Studies Seminar (3 credits)

Subtotal 9 Credits

II. Required Electives: Global Perspectives

Select 1 course from each of at least two different disciplines.

Note: Asterisked (*) courses have prerequisites not included in this emphasis.

ENGL 2250 Understanding Literature (3 credits): With consent of program director when topic is appropriate.
ENGL 3607 Film Topics (3 credits): With consent of program director when topic is appropriate.
GEOG 2100 Introduction to Physical Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 2200 Introduction to Human Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 2300 Economic Geography (3 credits)
HST 2700 World Religions (3 credits)
INTL 2100 Instructed International Tour (1-3 credits)
INTL 2509 The Global Economy (2 credits)
MASC 2190 International Communication (2 credits)
PHIL 3380 Political Philosophy (3 credits)
*POL 3100 United States Foreign Policy (3 credits)
*POL 3170 International Relations (3 credits)
*POL 3180 International Law and Organizations (3 credits)
REL 2000 Religion in the Modern World (3 credits)
SOWK 2110 Intercultural Communication (3 credits)

Subtotal 4-6 Credits

III. Required Sub-fields of Emphasis

Complete one of the following sub-fields:

Note: If a student's native language corresponds to the language requirement and the student can demonstrate a proficiency in English with a TOEFL score of 500 or higher, that student will have met the language requirement of the International Studies Programs. However, a student satisfying the language requirement of the Field of Emphasis in this way must complete an additional 8 credits of course work from any of the courses listed in the Field of Emphasis to bring the total Field of Emphasis credits to 30-32.

A. Generalist Sub-field

Note: Asterisked (*) courses have prerequisites not included in this emphasis.

1. History, Relations, Governments of Specific Regions or Countries - Select 1 course.

GEOG 3800 Regional Geography (region varies) (1-3 credits)
GEOG 3810 Geography of Europe (3 credits)
GEOG 3820 Geography of Asia (3 credits)
HST 2580 Russia (3 credits)
HST 3419 East Asia (3 credits)
HST 3449 Middle East (3 credits)
HST 3459 Latin America (3 credits)
HST 3469 Africa (3 credits)
INTL 1160 Focus On... (1-3 credits)
INTL 2200 International Study Experience (1-3 credits)
INTL 4200 Canada, The International Actor (3 credits)
PHIL 2280 Current Issues (3 credits)
PHIL 3390 Marxist Philosophy (3 credits)
*POL 3130 Asian Political Development (3 credits)
*POL 3160 Comparative European Politics (3 credits)

2. Cultures of Specific Regions or Countries - Select 1 course.

ANTH 2100 Native North Americans (3 credits)
*ARTH 3550 Nineteenth Century Visual Art (4 credits)
*ARTH 3557 Twentieth Century Art (4 credits)
ARTH 4550 Studies in Art History (4 credits)
ENGL 3606 Culture Topics (3 credits): With consent of program director when topic is appropriate.
ENGL 3609 Period Topics (3 credits): With consent of program director when topic is appropriate.
ENGL 4706 Advanced Culture Topics (3 credits): With consent of program director when topic is appropriate.
HST 3429 South and Southeast Asia (3 credits)
HUM 2100 European Culture and Civilization (3 credits)
HUM 2130 Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations (3 credits)
INTL 2300 Comparative International Project (1-3 credits)
PHIL 3320 Modern Philosophy (3 credits)
PHIL 3330 Nineteenth Century Philosophy (3 credits)
PHIL 3360 Asian Philosophy (3 credits)

3. Language: 6-8 semester credits in any one language offered at or through Bemidji State University. See note under III. above.

4. Additional Electives: The Student must take sufficient courses to bring the Field of Emphasis credit total to a minimum of 30 semester credits. These courses must be selected from "Required Electives: Global Perspectives" (II, above), from the Generalist Subfield, or from the following list:

INTL 1910, 2910, 3910, 4910 Directed Independent Study
INTL 1920, 2920, 3920, 4920 Directed Group Study
INTL 1930, 2930, 3930, 4930 Experimental Course
INTL 1950, 2950, 3950, 4950 Workshop, Institute, Tour
INTL 1960, 2960, 3960, 4960 Special Purpose Instruction
INTL 1970, 2970, 3970, 4970 Internship

Internships and tours conducted by specific departments may qualify for inclusion within these electives. Please contact an International Studies advisor for further information.

B. Asian Sub-field

Note: Asterisked (*) courses have prerequisites not included in this emphasis.

1. History, Relations, Governments of Specific Regions or Countries - Select 1 course.

GEOG 3800 Regional Geography (Asian focus) (1-3 credits)
GEOG 3820 Geography of Asia (3 credits)
HST 3419 East Asia (3 credits)
HST 3449 Middle East (3 credits)
INTL 2200 Intl. Study Exp. (if Asian Focus) (1-3 credits)
PHIL 3390 Marxist Philosophy (3 credits)
*POL 3130 Asian Political Development (3 credits)

2. Cultures of Specific Regions or Countries - Select 1 course.

Note: Additional courses can be used in this area with consent of academic director or International Studies

HST 3429 South and Southeast Asia (3 credits)
HST 3439 Japan and Korea (3 credits)
INTL 2300 Comparative International Project (if Asian Focus) (1-3 credits)
PHIL 3360 Asian Philosophy (3 credits)

3. Language: 6-8 semester credits in any one language offered at or through Bemidji State University. Consult advisor for specific options. See note under III. above.

4. Additional Electives: The student must take sufficient courses to bring the Field of Emphasis credit total to a minimum of 32 semester credits. These courses must be selected from the Asian Sub-field or from the following list:

INTL 1910, 2910, 3910, 4910 Directed Independent Study
INTL 1920, 2920, 3920, 4920 Directed Group Study
INTL 1930, 2930, 3930, 4930 Experimental Course
INTL 1950, 2950, 3950, 4950 Workshop, Institute, Tour
INTL 1960, 2960, 3960, 4960 Special Purpose Instruction
INTL 1970, 2970, 3970, 4970 Internship

Internships and tours conducted by specific departments may qualify as Asian Sub-field electives. Please contact an International Studies advisor for further information.

5. Project for INTL 4100 International Studies Seminar, should be Asian in focus.

C. Canadian Sub-field

1. History, Relations, Governments of Specific Regions or Countries - Select 1 course.

GEOG 3800 Regional Geography (Canadian focus) (3 credits)
INTL 2200 International Study Experience (if Canadian Focus) (1-3 credits)
INTL 4200 Canada, The International Actor (4 credits)

2. Cultures of Specific Regions or Countries - Select 1 course.

ENGL 3609 Period Topics (3 credits): With consent of program director when topic is appropriate.
ENGL 4706 Advanced Culture Topics (3 credits): With consent of program director when topic is appropriate.
INTL 2300 Comparative International Project (1-3 credits)

3. Language: 6-8 semester credits in Ojibwe offered at or through Bemidji State University. See note under III. above.

4. Additional Electives: The student must take sufficient courses to bring the Field of Emphasis credit total to a minimum of 32 semester credits. These courses must be selected from the Canadian Sub-Field or from the following list:

INTL 1910, 2910, 3910, 4910 Directed Independent Study
INTL 1920, 2920, 3920, 4920 Directed Group Study
INTL 1930, 2930, 3930, 4930 Experimental Course
INTL 1950, 2950, 3950, 4950 Workshop, Institute, Tour
INTL 1960, 2960, 3960, 4960 Special Purpose Instruction
INTL 1970, 2970, 3970, 4970 Internship

Internships and tours conducted by specific departments may qualify as Canadian Sub-field electives. Please contact an International Studies advisor for further information.

5. Project for INTL 4100 International Studies Seminar, should be Canadian in focus.

Subtotal 15-17 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Field of Emphasis 30-32 Credits