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International Studies
(College of Letters and Science)
Nancy LoPatin-Lummis, Coordinator
Room 426, College of Professional Studies Building
Phone: 715-346-3027
E-mail: International.Studies@uwsp.edu

Abbreviation: INTL = International Studies

Definition: International studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to help you understand social and cultural developments in various world regions, develop linguistic skills, and prepare for careers in the globalizing economy.

International Studies Major
Consists of 33 credits plus foreign language requirement.

1. Core courses, 9 credits: History 101 or 102; Geography 110 or 113, Political Science 160 or 180.

2. Language requirement, 0-19 credits:

1. If your native language is English, you must complete or test out of one foreign language course beyond the fourth semester college level.

2. Foreign students, whose native language is not English, may use English to fulfill the language requirement by completing English 102 or 150 and the UWSP writing emphasis (WE) requirement.

3. Areas of concentration, 21 credits spread between two areas, 9 credits minimum in each area; 15 credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above. Courses designated with an asterisk (*) and all INTL courses must have the subtitle approved for the area.

1. African and Middle Eastern Studies: English 281, 282*; Geography 300; History 219, 220, 318, 319, 391*; Interior Architecture 310*; INTL 300, 381, 391, 395, 399; Political Science 372.

2. Asian Studies: Art 397*; Business 496*; Geography 325, 327; History 215, 216, 225, 312*, 318, 319,  344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 391*; Interior Architecture 310*; INTL 300, 381, 391, 395, 399; Philosophy 105; Political Science 370, 371; Religious Studies 100, 333, 340, 341; Theatre 461.

3. Australian, New Zealand, and Southwest Pacific Studies: Anthropology 338; English 383*; Geography 302, 350; History 312*; INTL 300, 381, 391, 395, 399; Political Science 490*.

4. European Studies: Art 282, 283, 382, 383, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 392, 393, 397*; Business 490*, 496*; Communication 362*, 367, 369*; Comparative Literature 101, 102; English 211, 212, 283, 285, 288, 311, 321, 323, 324, 325, 327, 330, 333, 334, 336, 346, 361, 362, 366, 378; Foreign Language 381*; French 340, 341, 342, 350, 355, 360, 370, 381, 493; Geography 328, 329; German 340, 355, 360, 370, 381, 493; History 106, 107, 108, 120, 304, 305, 306, 309, 312*, 315, 316, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 330, 331, 332, 333, 335, 392*, 393; INTL 300, 381, 391, 395, 399; Interior Architecture 391*; Music 220, 221, 300*, 320, 321, 326; Natural Resources 475; Philosophy 325, 326, 327; Political Science 361, 362, 364, 366, 384, 394; Spanish 340, 341, 342, 381, 493; Theatre 329*, 351, 352, 452, 490*, 492*; Women’s Studies 300*.

5. Latin American Studies: Anthropology 335, 345; Art 397*; Comparative Literature 243; Foreign Language 381*; Geography 391*; History 253, 254, 312*, 352, 353, 355, 381; INTL 300, 381, 391, 399; Natural Resources 479*; Spanish 353, 354, 383, 493*.

6. Russian and Eastern European Studies: Communication 364; History 312*, 329, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341; INTL 300, 381, 391, 395, 399; Political Science 362, 364, 366, 384.

7. Global Studies: Anthropology 110; Art 380; Business 339, 342; Communication 302, 360, 361, 390*; Economics 210, 362, 365; English 319, 361, 362, 374; Geography 340; History 260, 363, 373*, 390;Interior Architecture 150, 310*; Music 307; Natural Resources 220, 323, 475; Peace Studies 200; Political Science 305, 374, 376, 383, 385, 386, 387, 388, 396; Religious Studies 302, 321*; Sociology 360, 370.

4. Senior seminar, 3 credits: INTL 480.

International Studies Minor
Consists of 24 credits plus foreign language requirement.

1. Core courses, 9 credits: History 101 or 102; Geography 110 or 113; Political Science 160 or 180.

2. Language requirement, 0-12 credits.

1. If your native language is English, you must complete two semesters of college level foreign language, or test-out, or complete one foreign language course beyond freshman level.

2. Foreign students, whose native language is not English, may use English to fulfill their international studies language requirement, by completing English 102 or 150 and the UWSP writing emphasis (WE) requirement.

3. Areas of concentration, 12 credits from one of the areas of concentration listed with the major above. Six credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above.

4. Senior seminar, 3 credits: INTL 480.

Academic Standards
To graduate with a major or minor in international studies, you must have a 2.0 GPA in required courses, including transfer courses, regardless of any declaration of academic bankruptcy.  See the Academic Information section of this catalog for the policy on repeating courses. Courses in international studies are open to all students who meet the prerequisites.

Test-Out and Credit-by-Exam Policy
You may test-out or receive credit-by-exam for all general degree requirement (GDR) courses. If you wish to test-out or receive credit-by-exam for courses in the international studies major/minor, you must make arrangements with the appropriate department. Consult with the international studies coordinator. A comprehensive written exam based on materials covered in a course will normally be administered by the faculty member who teaches the course. The minimum required score for all such exams is a B- or its numerical equivalent. You may take an exam for credit or test-out only once.

Courses in International Studies
INTL 098. International Study. 0 cr. Maintains UWSP students in active enrollment status while engaged in a semester abroad program with another university.

INTL 300. International Study Tour. 1-3 cr. Analyze social, cultural, economic, and political conditions through on-site tours and lectures with approp study and writing. Subtitle will designate countries or regions. May repeat with different subtitle.

INTL 381. Culture and Civilization. 2-3 cr. Advanced survey within a specific country or region. Offered only through UWSP International Programs. Subtitle designates country or region. May repeat with different subtitle. Prereq: Enrollment in a UWSP international program. GDR:HU4

INTL 391. Special Topics. 1-3 cr. Study international developments informed by visits to historic locations and cultural and political centers. Subtitle will designate topic. Offered only through UWSP International Programs. May repeat with different subtitle. Prereq: Enrollment in a UWSP international program.

INTL 395. Internship. 1-12 cr. Supervised work in a cooperating organization or agency. One credit for 60 hrs work. Credits and/or additional requirements set by instructor before registration. May apply 3 cr max to Intl Studies major/minor. Prereq: Jr or sr st and 2.75 GPA in major/minor and cons intl coord.

INTL 399. Independent Study. 1-3 cr. Individual study of an inter-national topic or a specialized subject in approp area of concentration under faculty supervision. Prereq: Jr st and cons intl coord.

INTL 480. Senior Seminar. 3 cr. Capstone experience to enhance understanding of the interrelation of cultures throughout the world. Prereq: INTL major/minor with 9 cr of core courses and at least 6 cr of concentrations completed, or cons coord.