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Students will develop an individual plan of study with advisers as a part of the IDS colloquium. All courses for the International Studies major must be taken for a letter grade of C or better.
Core Curriculum (29 credits)
*Intl 101 Introduction to International Studies
Intl 2-- Introduction to a regional area of study
Intl 395 COL: Introduction to IDS (winter 2008)
Intl 395 Colloquium (twice)
Intl 396 US and the World (in 2008; to be replaced by a new course, US & Developing World, in 2008-09)
Intl 407 Seminar
Intl 471 Understanding the International Experience
Intl 499 Senior International Experience (see )
Connected Learning : International Development (24 credits)
*Advisor approved courses, including offerings in:
Anthropology, Business, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Urban Studies and Women's Studies.
*See sample PSU offerings on the reverse side.
Third-year foreign language proficiency
Proficiency may be demonstrated through coursework or testing. A dual-region focus must be adviser approved, and the foreign language must be appropriate to one of the two regions and be accompanied by at least 8 upper-division credits in related region-specific courses. (See Regional Focus requirement below.)
Regional Focus (24 credits)
*Advisor approved courses from 1 (or 2) regions.
Pre-approved development-related courses include:
BST 467 African Development Issues
EC 338 Political Economy of Latin Amer Development
Intl/PS 460 Political Development in Modern Turkey
SCI 357 Sustainability in the US-Mexico Border Region
*See approved regional course lists for 2007-2008 under Forms/Lists: www.intl.pdx.edu/ISP
INTL 499 Senior International Development Experience
There are ongoing opportunities to participate in University Studies Capstones and Seminars with a development focus in countries such as Ghana, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Suriname, and local opportunities within the Portland community working with the immigrant population. ("International" Capstones satisfy both IDS and University Studies requirements.)
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