International Cultural Studies (ICS)

199R. Service Leadership Internship in International Cultural Studies (1-3) (F, W, Sp, Su) Students may receive credit for an off-campus service learning experience in this subject area. Activities related to the major which develop the principles of Service Learning will be approved. Prior approval must be obtained and a program coordinated by a faculty member and an on-site supervisor.  

251. Introduction to Cultural Studies Theory (3) (F, W) An introduction to the major figures in cultural studies theory from the disciplines of anthropology, communications, humanities, literary criticism, history and post-colonial studies.

261. Cultures of Oceania (3) (W) Study of the peoples and histories of Oceania. Emphasis on gaining general cultural literacy with special attention on expressive culture and group diversity.

262. Cultures of Asia (3) (F) Studies of the peoples and histories of Asia. Emphasis on gaining general cultural literacy with special attention on expressive culture and group diversity.

263. Cultures of Asian America (3) (SP) Study of Asian American peoples and histories. Emphasis on gaining general cultural literacy with special attention on expressive culture and group diversity.

264. Culture of Native America (3) (Variable) Study of Native American peoples and histories. Emphasis on gaining general cultural literacy with special attention on expressive culture and group diversity.

265. Cultures of African America (3) (Variable) Study of African American peoples and Histories. Emphasis on gaining general cultural literacy with special attention on expressive culture and group diversity.

266. Cultures of Latin America (3) (Variable) Study of the peoples and histories of Latin America. Emphasis on gaining general cultural literacy with special attention on expressive culture and group diversity.

390R. Special Topics in International Cultural Studies (1-3) (Variable).

399R. Internship in International Cultural Studies (1-12) Maximum 12 (F, W, Sp, Su) Students may receive credit for applied experience in International Cultural Studies. Prior approval must be obtained and a program coordinated by a faculty member and the on-site supervisor.

423. Modern Nationalism and Globalization (3) (Sp) Using the perspectives of anthropology and the humanistic disciplines, the course examines the problematic inherent in the development of the national, colonial, and post-colonial cultural formations.

491. Senior Seminar I (1) (F, W) In two sequential semesters, student will identify an original research project, produce a formal proposal, review the literature, conduct research, and present preliminary findings in oral and written reports. (Pre- or co-requisite: ENG 315)

492. Senior Seminar II (2) (F, W) In two sequential semesters, student will identify an original research project, produce a formal proposal, review the literature, conduct research, and present preliminary findings in oral and written reports. (Prerequisite: ICS 491)

495R. Independent Study (1-3) (F, W, Sp, Su) Approval of department chair and faculty is required prior to registration.

496R. Student Research (1-3) (F, W, Sp, Su) Supervised individual research for students who have been granted a student research and development associateship. (Required for all associates)