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International Studies Areas of Study

International Studies Minor

I.Required Core Courses

Subtotal of Required Core: 24 credits

II.Required Option

Select one of the following options.

A. International Business/Economics

*Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites not included in this program.

Subtotal Option A: 15-16 credits

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MINOR: 39-40 CREDITS

B. Humanities

Subtotal Option B: 15-16 credits

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MINOR: 39-40 CREDITS

C. East Asia

Subtotal Option C: 15-16 credits

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MINOR: 39-40 CREDITS

D. Europe/Commonwealth Independent States

Subtotal Option D: 15-16 credits

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MINOR: 39-40 CREDITS

E. South and South East Asia

Subtotal Option E: 14-15 credits

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MINOR: 39-40 CREDITS

III. Required Second Language

This minor requires the completion of a minimum of 12 credits of a second language completed at an accredited college or university.

IV. 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:

B. Participation in a study abroad program through another university; however, 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, a refugee resettlement 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 could be evaluated on a case by case basis.

I. The above list is not meant to be inclusive, but is only indicative of the ways in which the requirement may be met. Students are encouraged to seek out and design their own experience.

Suggested Schedule For International Studies Minor

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

International Studies Field of Emphasis

I.Required Courses (Core)

Subtotal: 12 credits

II.Required Electives: Global Perspectives

Select one course from each of at least two different disciplines.
  • ANTH 314 Religions of Preliterate Societies (4 credits)
  • BUAD 371 International Business (4 credits)
  • ECON 331 International Trade and Factor Movements (3 credits)
  • ECON 335 Comparative Economic Systems (4 credits)
  • ENGL 271 World Literature I (4 credits)
  • ENGL 272 World Literature II (4 credits)
  • ENGL 385 International Film (4 credits)
  • ENGL 477 Women in Literature (3 credits)
  • GEOG 201 Introduction to Physical Geography (4 credits)
  • GEOG 202 Introduction to Human Geography (4 credits)
  • GEOG 203 Economic Geography (4 credits)
  • GEOG 400 Geography of Population and Settlement (4 credits)
  • HST 251 World Religions (4 credits)
  • INTL 200 Instructed International Tour (2-4 credits)
  • INTL 210 Global Peace and Justice Issues (4 credits)
  • INTL 230 The Global Economy (3 credits)
  • MASC 292 International Communications (3 credits)
  • PHIL 204 Political Philosophy (4 credits)
  • POL 207 International Conflict (4 credits)
  • POL 220 United Nations (4 credits)
  • POL 309 United States Foreign Policy (4 credits)
  • POL 320 International Politics (4 credits)
  • POL 321 International Law (Peace) (4 credits)
  • POL 332 International Organization (3 credits)
  • POL 463 Seminar in International Law (Classics) (3 credits)
  • REL 200 Religion in the Modern World (4 credits)
  • SOWK 201 Intercultural Communication (4 credits)
  • SOC 326 Sociology of Religion (4 credits)

Subtotal: 7-8 credits

III. Required Sub-fields of Emphasis

Complete one of the following sub-fields:

A. Generalist Sub-field

1.History, Relations, Governments of Specific Regions or Countries (select one course)
  • ECON 350 European Economic History (3-4 credits)
  • GEOG 380 Regional Geography (region varies) (3-4 credits)
  • HST 235 Communist Russia (4 credits)
  • HST 239 20th Century Britain (4 credits)
  • HST 246 History of Canada (4 credits)
  • HST 260 20th Century China (4 credits)
  • HST 268 Modern Middle East (4 credits)
  • HST 269 Latin America Before 1900 (4 credits)
  • HST 270 20th Century Latin America (4 credits)
  • HST 280 20th Century Africa (4 credits)
  • INTL 160 Focus On... (1-3 credits)
  • INTL 201 International Study Experience (2-4 credits)
  • INTL 420 Canada, The International Actor (4 credits)
  • PHIL 211 Current Issues: Russian Revolutionary Theory (4 credits)
  • PHIL 320 Marxist Philosophy (4 credits)
  • POL 205 Canadian Government and Politics (4 credits)
  • POL 250 Introduction to Asian Government and Politics (4 credits)
  • POL 310 Government and Politics of Western Europe and the U.S.S.R. (4 credits)
  • POL 450 Government and Politics of Japan and Korea (3 credits)
  • POL 451 Government and Politics of Southeast Asia (3 credits)
  • POL 452 Government and Politics of South Asia (3 credits)
  • POL 453 Government and Politics of the People's Republic of China (3 credits)

Subtotal: 3-4 credits

 

2. Cultures of Specific Regions or Countries (select one course)
  • ANTH 210 Native North Americans (4 credits)
  • ENGL 347 The Victorian Period (3 credits)
  • ENGL 351 English Regional Specialty* (3 credits)
  • ENGL 365 American Indian Literature (3 credits)
  • ENGL 399 English Topics* (3-4 credits)
  • ENGL 449 English Literature / Single Author Specialization* (3 credits)
  • ENGL 450 English Literature / Multiple Author Specialization* (4 credits)
  • ENGL 452 Canadian Literature (3 credits)
  • FREN 101 French Culture and Language (3-4 credits)
  • GER 101 Introduction to Germany (3-4 credits)
  • HST 264 India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh (4 credits)
  • HST 361 Japan and Korea (4 credits)
  • HUM 200 European Culture and Civilization (4 credits)
  • HUM 202 Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations (4 credits)
  • INTL 202 Comparative Intl. Proj. (2-4 credits)
  • PHIL 302 Modern Philosophy (4 credits)
  • PHIL 304 19th Century Philosophy (4 credits)
  • PHIL 310 Oriental Philosophy (4 credits)
  • Updated: RUSS 101 (no longer offered)
  • SPAN 101 Hispanic Culture and Spanish Language (3-4 credits)
  • VSAR 258 Survey of American Indian Art (3 credits)
  • VSAR 354 20th Century American and European Art (3 credits)
  • VSAR 356 Western Architecture - Egypt to the Present (3 credits)
  • VSAR 357 Oriental Art (3 credits)
  • VSAR 358 19th Century American and European Art (3 credits)
  • VSAR 455 Studies in Art History (3 credits)

Subtotal: 3-4 credits

 

3. Language: 12-15 quarter hours in any one language offered at or through Bemidji State University.

Subtotal: 12-15 credits

 

4. Additional Electives: The student must take sufficient courses to bring the Field of Emphasis credit total to a minimum of 45 quarter hours. These courses must be selected from "Restricted Electives: Global Perspectives" (II, above), from the Generalist's Sub-field, or from the following list:
  • INTL 393 Experimental Course
  • INTL 485 Internship (maximum of 4 quarter hours can be applied here)
  • INTL 493 Experimental Course
  • INTL 495 Study Tour (prior approval required)
  • Internships and tours conducted by specific departments may qualify for inclusion within "A. 4" electives. Please contact an International Studies adviser for further information.

MINIMUM TOTAL QUARTER HOURS FOR FIELD OF EMPHASIS A: GENERALIST SUB-FIELD: 45 CREDITS

B. Asian Sub-field

1.History, Relations, Governments of Specific Regions or Countries (select one course)
  • GEOG 380 Regional Geography (Asian focus) (3-4 credits)
  • HST 260 20th Century China (4 credits)
  • HST 268 Modern Middle East (4 credits)
  • INTL 201 Intl. Study Exp. (if Asian Focus) (2-4 credits)
  • PHIL 320 Marxist Philosophy (4 credits)
  • POL 450 Government and Politics of Japan and Korea (3 credits)
  • POL 451 Government and Politics of Southeast Asia (3 credits)
  • POL 452 Government and Politics of South Asia (3 credits)
  • POL 453 Government and Politics of the People's Republic of China (3 credits)

Subtotal: 3-4 credits

 

2.Cultures of Specific Regions or Countries (select one course)
  • ENGL 399 English Topics (Asian focus) (3-4 credits)
  • HST 264 India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh (4 credits)
  • HST 361 Japan and Korea (4 credits)
  • INTL 202 Comparative Intl. Proj. (if Asian Focus) (2-4 credits)
  • PHIL 310 Oriental Philosophy (4 credits)
  • VSAR 357 Oriental Art (3 credits)

Subtotal: 3-4 credits

 

3.Language: 12-15 quarter hours in one language offered at or through Bemidji State University. Consult Asian Sub-field adviser for specific options.

Subtotal: 12-15 credits

 

4.Additional Electives: The student must take sufficient courses to bring the field of emphasis credit total to a minimum of 48 quarter hours. These courses must be selected from "B. 1" and/or "B. 2" above or from the following list:
  • INTL 393 Experimental Course (Asian Focus)
  • INTL 485 Internship (Asian Focus. Maximum of 4 quarter hours may be applied here)
  • INTL 493 Experimental Course (Asian Focus)
  • INTL 495 Study Tour (prior approval required: Asian Focus)
  • Internships and tours conducted by specific departments may qualify as Asian Sub-field electives. Please contact an International Studies adviser for further information.
5.Project for INTL 401 International Studies Seminar, should be Asian in focus.

MINIMUM TOTAL QUARTER HOURS FOR FIELD OF EMPHASIS WITH B. ASIAN SUB-FIELD: 48 CREDITS

C. Canadian Sub-field

1.History, Relations, Governments of Specific Regions or Countries (select one course)
  • GEOG 380 Regional Geography (Canadian focus) (3-4 credits)
  • HST 246 History of Canada (4 credits)
  • INTL 201 Intl. Study Exp. (if Canadian Focus) (2-4 credits)
  • INTL 420 Canada, The International Actor (4 credits)
  • POL 205 Canadian Government and Politics (4 credits)

Subtotal: 3-4 credits

 

2.Cultures of Specific Regions or Countries (select one course)
  • ENGL 449 English Literature / Single Author Specialization (Canadian Focus) (3 credits)
  • ENGL 450 English Literature / Multiple Author Specialization (Canadian Focus) (4 credits)
  • ENGL 452 Canadian Literature (3 credits)
  • HST 213 Indians of Canada (4 credits)
  • INTL 202 Comparative Intl. Proj. (2-4 credits) (if Canadian Focus)

Subtotal: 3-4 credits

 

3.Language: 12-15 quarter hours in French or Ojibwe offered at or through Bemidji State University.

Subtotal: 12-15 credits

 

4.Additional Electives: The student must take sufficient courses to bring the field of emphasis credit total to a minimum of 48 quarter hours. These courses must be selected from "C. 1" and/or "C. 2" above or from the following list:
  • INTL 393 Experimental Course (Canadian focus)
  • INTL 485 Internship (Canadian focus. Maximum of 4 quarter hours can be applied here)
  • INTL 493 Experimental Course (Canadian focus)
  • INTL 495 Study Tour (prior approval required: Canadian focus)
  • Internships and tours conducted by specific departments may qualify as Canadian Sub-field electives. Please contact an International Studies adviser for further information.
5.Project for INTL 401 International Studies Seminar, should be Canadian in focus.

MINIMUM TOTAL QUARTER HOURS FOR FIELD OF EMPHASIS WITH C: CANADIAN SUB-FIELD: 48 CREDITS

D. Russian Sub-field

1.History, Relations, Governments of Specific Regions or Countries (select one course)
  • GEOG 380 Regional Geography (Russian focus) (3-4 credits)
  • HST 234 Imperial Russia, 1682-1905 (4 credits)
  • HST 235 Communist Russia (4 credits)
  • INTL 201 International Study Experience. (if Russian Focus) (2-4 credits)
  • PHIL 211 Current Issues: Russian Revolutionary Theory (4 credits)
  • PHIL 320 Marxist Philosophy (4 credits)
  • POL 310 Government and Politics of Western Europe and the U.S.S.R. (4 credits)

Subtotal: 3-4 credits

 

2.Culture of Specific Regions or Countries (select one course)
  • ENGL 399 English Topics (Russian focus) (3-4 credits)
  • ENGL 449 English Literature / Single Author Specialization (Russian focus) (3 credits)
  • ENGL 450 English Literature / Multiple Author Specialization (Russian focus) (4 credits)
  • INTL 202 Comparative International Project (2-4 credits) (if Russian Focus)

Subtotal: 3-4 credits

 

3.Language: Complete a 12 quarter hour Russian Language sequence offered at or through Bemidji State University.

Subtotal: 12 credits

 

4.Additional Electives: The student must take sufficient courses to bring the Field of Emphasis credit total to a minimum of 48 quarter hours. These courses must be selected from "D. 1" and/or "D. 2" or from the following list:
  • INTL 393 Experimental Course (Russian focus),
  • INTL 485 Internship (Russian Focus; maximum of 4 quarter hours can be applied here)
  • INTL 493 Experimental Course (Russian focus)
  • INTL 495 Study Tour (prior approval required: Russian focus)
  • Internships and tours conducted by specific departments may qualify as Russian Sub-field electives. Please contact an International Studies adviser for further information.
5.Project for INTL 401 International Studies Seminar, should be Russian in focus.

MINIMUM TOTAL QUARTER HOURS FOR FIELD OF EMPHASIS WITH D. RUSSIAN SUB-FIELD: 48 CREDITS

Suggested Schedule For International Studies Field Of Emphasis

Students should take ANTH 101, GEOG 140, 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 492 Seminar in International Studies should be taken as the last course in the program.

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