INTS 107 Introduction to International Studies ( 5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An introduction to global issues emphasizing the integrated and increasingly interdependent nature of the world, including: historical, political, economical, environmental and philosophical issues.
Course Content
A. Geographic environment of countries or regions facing major challenges
B. Political scene
C. Economy
D. Culture
E. Demography
F. The impact of the Cold War on the nations or regions in question
G. The disintegration of the Soviet Bloc and its global ramifications
H. Problems, challenges and opportunities facing humanity in the Post-Cold War world
I. The role of the United Nations in dealing with serious problems on a global scale
J. The role of the US government in confronting cardinal challenges at home and abroad
Student Outcomes
1. Identify and analyze the pivotal aspects and the evolution of the problem/issue in question.
2. Explain the chief components of the plans or campaigns intended to solve or ameliorate the problem in question.
3. Analyze the interconnections (social, ethnic, gender, artistic, intellectual, religious) within the affected populations.
4. Identify the major problems in different regions.
5. Draw conclusions from the past, discussing recent and present trends and their possible influence on the evolution and prospects for resolution of the aforementioned conflicts.
6. Compare, contrast, and classify, the major issues facing humanity today.
7. Determine the best possible approaches that could be used by the UN to deal with the said problems.
8. Determine the most constructive policy towards major global problems.
9. Discuss the impact of the said problems on regional and global security and stability.
Degree Outcomes
Social Sciences: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.
Multiculturalism: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences, and develop the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to understand and work with others who differ from themselves.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
A. Objective tests
B. Essay tests
C. Class discussions
D. Class presentations
E. Written assignments
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