History – International Studies

History of Western Civilization II - HST 102
A survey of European developments from the seventeenth century to the contemporary period. Emphasis will be placed on the modernization” of European politics and thought, particularly during the Enlightenment, and during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (3 credits).

Introduction to International Studies - IST 100
This introductory, interdisciplinary course exposes students to critical global issues through the lens of the arts, humanities, social and physical sciences. The course will make connections between seemingly disparate events, and contextualize those events in an historical period. Each discussion will consider temporal political, socio-economic, and geographic as well as cultural issues in the given context. (3 credits).

Intercultural Communication - IST 315
Exploration of the interdisciplinary field of intercultural communication. Emphasis is on increasing communicative competencies in cross-cultural settings. Drawing from the fields of anthropology, communication, linguistics, psychology, and sociology, this course is designed for students in all fields who wish to gain the practical skills necessary to communicate effectively in today’s interdependent international community. (3 credits).