 INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Coordinator: Dr. John A. Britton MISSION STATEMENT The international studies program of Francis Marion University is designed to introduce students to life in the global village of the twenty-first century. The international studies program provides students with an opportunity to develop a course of study in consultation with faculty advisers that will prepare them for meaningful participation in a challenging, complex, and increasingly interconnected world. This program emphasizes individual student initiative, the use of a variety of learning media, and the importance of innovation and critical thinking. Reflecting the diversity of the modern era, the international studies program employs several approaches to the study of human endeavor in culture, business, and politics throughout the regions and nations of the world with instruction provided by faculty members in several different academic disciplines. This program supports Francis Marion University's announced mission to promote the understanding of other cultures among students in order to help them become responsible, productive citizens in a rapidly changing world. MAJOR A major in international studies requires the following: 1. At least 31 hours in international studies courses including:
2. Minor/Collateral Requirements:
3. The completion of 6 hours in a foreign language above the 299-level. The six hours in foreign language courses numbered 300 or above will count as part of the 31 hour international studies requirement. MINOR A minor in international studies consists of 18 hours plus International Studies 200. The student will select 6 to 9 hours from one of the seven concentrations and 6 to 9 hours from the whole range of courses listed under the international studies program. At least six hours of these courses must be numbered 300 or above. In addition each minor is required to take International Studies 400 for a total of nine hours in courses numbered 300 or above. COLLATERAL A collateral in international studies consists of 12 hours of courses listed under the international studies program from at least 3 disciplines. It is strongly urged that students seeking a minor or a collateral in International Studies complete at least 12 hours in a foreign language, especially if they intend to apply for employment or for graduate study in this field. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COURSES (INTS)200 International Studies (1) Introductory survey of the basic concepts and scope of the major including the perspectives of the various disciplines involved. 298-299 International Studies: Travel Seminars (3+3) Students may earn 3 hours credit for each of two approved travel seminars conducted by FMU faculty or faculty from other universities or colleges. 400 International Studies: Senior Project (3) Each international studies major will be required to take this directed studies course with a faculty member in international studies. This course will consist of a review of the student's previous international studies course work and a major research project. 497 International Studies: Special Studies (3) (2) (1) (Permission of IS Committee required. Open only to juniors and seniors with GPA of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of 3 semester hours may be earned.) All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty members from two different disciplines. Seven Areas of Concentration (for full course descriptions see the listings under the respective departments and schools)
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