International Studies (INS)

College of Liberal Studies

Director: Eric Kraemer

245E Graff Main Hall, 608.785.8424

www.uwlax.edu/ls/programs/intlstudies.htm

International Studies Minor

(All colleges) — 24 credits from approved curriculum, not including courses counted toward the major. Upon declaring the minor, each student consults with the director of International Studies and prepares an individual course of study with the director approval. Each individualized plan is subject to the following requirements:

POL/GEO/ECO/SOC/ANT/HIS 202, three credits
18 credits from approved international studies course list including 6-12 credits from at least two departments selected from Category I: Global Issues (courses which focus on trans-regional zones or on issues which are trans-regional in scope); and 6-12 credits from at least two departments selected from international studies Category II, List A: National and Regional topics (courses which focus on issues which are national or regional in scope) and
INS 495, three credits - capstone course
proficiency in a foreign language demonstrated through completion of 202 level course work or equivalent.
12 credits must be at 300 level or above.

Students are encouraged to design a program with a focus that reflects their particular interests. The three emphases that follow are examples of such focus.

International Studies Minor: European Emphasis

(All colleges) — 24 credits

Complete the international studies minor with the following specifications:

POL/GEO/ECO/SOC/ANT/HIS 202, three credits.
18 credits from approved international studies course lists, specifically including: six credits from at least two departments selected from Category I: Global Issues; AND 12 credits from at least two departments selected from Category II, List B: European emphasis courses on national and regional topics.
INS 495, 3 credits - capstone course.
proficiency in a European language demonstrated through completion of 202 level course work or equivalent and
12 credits must be at 300 level or above.

International Studies Minor: Latin American Emphasis

(All colleges) — 24 credits

Complete the International Studies minor with the following specifications:

POL/GEO/ECO/SOC/ANT/HIS 202, three credits.
18 credits from approved international studies course lists, including: six credits from at least two departments selected from Category I: Global Issues; AND 12 credits from at least two departments selected from Category II, specifically including SPA 321 and at least six credits from Category II, List C: Latin American Emphasis courses. (An additional course may come from Category II, List A.)
INS 495, three credits - capstone course.
proficiency in a Latin American language demonstrated through completion of 202 level course work or equivalent and
12 credits must be at 300 level or above.

International Studies Minor: Asian Emphasis

(All colleges) — 24 credits

Complete the International Studies minor with the following specifications:

POL/GEO/ECO/SOC/ANT/HIS 202, three credits.
18 credits from approved international studies course lists, including: six credits from at least two departments selected from Category I: Global Issues; AND 12 credits from at least two departments selected from Category II, List D: Asian Emphasis courses on national and regional topics. (Students are strongly recommended to take GEO 110 from Category I.)
INS 495, three credits - capstone course
proficiency in an Asian language (CHI 202, MLG 202 Japanese). Other appropriate foreign language experience demonstrated through completion of 202 level course work or equivalent may be used with approval of program director; and
12 credits must be at 300 level or above.

Category I: Global Issues

Note: Check the department course listing for particular prerequisites.

ANT 266, 370, 444

ANT/SOC 307 (every 3^rd semester)

ARC 200

ARC/HIS 204

ART 301, 302

BUS 405

CST 332

ECO 120, 306, 311, 340, 375, 440

ENG 208, 356, 357, 434, 469

ESC 211

FIN 440

FRE 220

GEO 110, 200, 300, 306, 307

HED 486

HIS 101 or 102 (may count in the minor only if not used to fulfill general education requirements) 205, 311, 330

INS 250, 251, 252

MGT 360, 430, 431, 484

MKT 341, 445

MLG 299

PHL 330, 401

POL 234, 246, 330, 341, 344, 345, 351, 353, 355, 443, 446

PSY 282, 360

SOC 315, 320, 480

THA 351

WGS 337, 373, 410

Category II: National and Regional Topics

List A: General Course List

ANT 215, 290, 320, 342, 354

ANT/ARC/HIS 353

ARC 275, 280, 285 (summer on-line course) 295, 331, 332, 340, 350

ARC/HIS 331, 332, 340, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 372, 374

ART 251, 252, 332

ENG 203, 204, 205, 206, 363, 364, 366, 434, 463, 464, 466, 467

FRE 305, 315, 320, 321, 325, 326, 351, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 450, 495

GER 300, 301, 315, 320, 326, 351, 399, 400, 401, 403, 406, 420, 450, 491, 495

RUS 305

SPA 305, 315, 320, 321, 326, 351, 390, 402, 403, 420, 421, 425, 440, 441, 450, 470, 491, 495

GEO 304, 312, 328, 331

HIS 230, 240, 250, 285, 314, 323, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 333, 334, 335, 339, 341, 342, 349

INS 225, 360

MKT 440

MLG 491

MUS 201, 202, 204, 301, 302, 403, 407

PHL 205, 206, 323

POL 333, 336, 337, 338, 339, 405

SOC 480

THA 250, 251, 350, 351

List B: European Emphasis

ANT 342

ARC 275

ARC/HIS 331, 332

ART 251, 252, 332, 341

ENG 203, 204, 205, 206, 356, 362, 363, 364, 366, 367, 368, 462, 463, 464, 466, 467

FRE 305, 315, 320, 325, 326, 351, 404, 405, 406

GER 300, 301, 315, 320, 326, 351, 399, 400, 401, 403, 406, 420

RUS 305

SPA 320, 351, 402, 403, 440, 441

GEO 304

HIS 230, 240, 323, 339, 346, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 354, 355

MKT 440

MUS 201, 202, 301, 302, 403, 407

PHL 205, 206, 323

POL 338

THA 250, 251, 350

List C: Latin American Emphasis

ANT 290, 354

ANT/ARC/HIS 353

ANT/SOC354 (every Spring semester)

ARC 280, 285

SPA 315, 321, 326, 351, 390, 420, 421, 425

GEO 316, 317, 318

HIS 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 356, 360

MUS 204

PHL 345

POL 339, 439

List D: Asian Emphasis

ANT 230

CHI 398

ENG 434

ERS/SOC 280

GEO 328, 331

HIS 250, 327, 328, 334, 335

MUS 161

PHL 349

POL 234, 333

THA 351

Additional courses which may be available for international studies credit. Students may obtain credit for the following courses by making application to the director of international studies. The director will determine the placement of the course into the above categories (depending upon course content) and the credit to be applied toward the minor. Please note that most of these courses have prerequisites.

ACC 450

ART 341

BUS 400

CHI 398

EFN 495

ENG 403, 481(depending on topic), 482, 494, 495

ERS 300

ESS 395

FLG 491

FRE 351, 403, 450, 491, 495, 498, 499

GEO 470, 475, 490, 495

GER 450, 498, 499

HIS 300, 497

INS 350, 425, 426, 450

MGT 452

MKT 499

PHL 300, 494, 495

POL 499

PSY 295

SOC 300

+ above a course number indicates a

General Education course.

INS 225 Cr. 1-3

Seminar in World Area Studies

An interdisciplinary examination of the geography, history, culture, and political, economic and social systems of a particular country or world area. Topics vary. Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered occasionally.

INS 226 Cr. 1

Seminar Foreign Study Tour

Group travel to a selected country or world area, to provide direct contact with the geography, history, culture, and political, economic, and social systems of that region. Must be taken concurrently with a university course that includes foreign travel or foreign tour. Departmental option for Pass/Fail grading. Offered occasionally.

INS 230 Cr. 3

Introduction to British Life and Civilization

An interdisciplinary survey of the geography, history, culture, and political, economic, and social systems of Great Britain. This course is taught in the Study In Scotland Study Center in Edinburgh, Scotland and may be offered at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as warranted. Offered occasionally.

INS 250 Cr. 1

Orientation to Study Abroad

This course is required for students accepted into all semester-long study abroad programs offered under the auspices of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. It is designed to provide an introduction to the various challenges (cultural, social, linguistic, academic, political, and economic) related to resident study and research in a foreign country. Students learn about stages and theories associated with culture shock, intercultural sensitivity and communication, and reverse culture shock. Students also learn how to apply these theories to their own upcoming international experience. Must complete 250, 251, and 252 to receive General Education credit. Offered Fall, Spring.

INS 251 Cr. 1

Study Abroad Practicum: Journaling

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the various stages and theories associated with culture shock, intercultural sensitivity and communication and reverse culture shock presented in INS 250. Through journaling students will apply an understanding of the various stages and theories associated with culture shock to their lived experiences in their host country. To accomplish this, students will complete a series of guided written assignments that deal with these specific topics. Students must complete this course while on study abroad. Prerequisite: INS 250. Must complete 250, 251, and 252 to receive General Education credit. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

INS 252 Cr. 1

Cross-Cultural Re-entry from Study Abroad

This course is designed for students returning from a study abroad experience. This course will review the concept of re-entry shock discussed in INS 250, examine the process of re-entry, and provide strategies for integrating the study abroad experience with academics, professional goals and personal development. Prerequisites: INS 250 and 251. Must complete 250, 251, and 252 to receive General Education credit. Offered Fall, Spring.

INS 300 Cr. 3-16

Foreign Study

Resident study for an extended term at an approved university or other institution of higher education outside the U.S. Foreign study programs are available in virtually all major fields and in more than 50 countries around the world. Admission requirements, prerequisite, and costs vary. Complete information is available from the UW-L Office of International Education. Upon satisfactory completion of course work abroad, appropriate credits are entered upon the student’s permanent record. Offered Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

INS 350 Cr. 1-6

Independent Foreign Research

An individually designed, directed research project in a foreign country, dealing with a significant research problem. Open to students in any department, the course permits in-depth, independent research using foreign sources, facilities, and resource persons. Requires a high degree of motivation and the ability to work independently. Prerequisites: INS 250; junior/senior standing; consent of the director of the Office of International Education. Offered occasionally.

INS 360 Cr. 1-3

International Service Learning

Students will participate in service activities in another country as part of a faculty led study program. The activities may range from painting facilities to serving as conversational English partners. Students must engage in fifteen hours of service activity, assigned readings, and write 3-5 formal pages or equivalent per credit. Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered Fall, Spring.

INS 425/525 Cr. 2-3

Interdisciplinary Seminar in International Studies

An in-depth examination of selected topics in international studies. The course is interdisciplinary and organized along thematic lines. Topics vary. Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered occasionally.

INS 426/526 Cr. 1

International Study Tour

Group travel to explore selected topics in international studies. Must be taken concurrently with university course at upper level or graduate level that includes foreign travel or foreign tour. Departmental option for Pass/Fail grading. Offered occasionally.

INS 450 Cr. 1-6

International Internship

An academically relevant, professional field experience in a foreign country. Students must be approved and advised by the Office of International Education. Determination of relevancy shall be made by the Office of International Education with the advice and consent of the Director of International Studies curriculum. Students are responsible for finding an appropriate faculty adviser to supervise and grade the internship. Language proficiency must be demonstrated where applicable. Students must be on their internship worksite during the semester for which they are registered for academic credit. One credit/35 hours of experience. Prerequisites: junior standing; 2.75 cumulative GPA or consent of the Office of International Education and INS program. Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered occasionally.

INS 495 Cr. 3

Directed Readings in International Studies

Supervised, directed readings on a topic in international studies which is not accommodated by other courses in the university curriculum. Students design individual plans of study in consultation with appropriate faculty. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and of the director of international studies curriculum. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.