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“Terrorism,
War, and Morality”
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The
College Park Scholars, International Studies curriculum is designed as a sequential, two-year program. In
addition to University of Maryland requirements, students must complete
15-16 credits with an overall average GPA of 3.0 in Scholars requirements
and an overall GPA of 2.5 in all courses completed at the University
during the two-year period of the Scholars Program in order to receive a
citation. These credits must be satisfied during the two-year period
of the CPS program (4 semesters). In addition to the four colloquia,
GVPT 100, and ENGL 101, students must take one additional supporting
course that fulfills the University of Maryland requirements.
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First Year Students
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Second Year Students
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Certification
Requirements:
Required Grades
Students
must complete 15-16 credits with an overall GPA of 3.0 in all the
required courses for International Studies as well as maintain an overall
GPA of 2.5 in all courses completed at the University. All course credits must be satisfied during the two-year period of
the International Studies program (4 semesters).
International
Studies Colloquia
The International Studies Colloquia are the building
blocks of academic and experiential knowledge based on the theme "Terrorism, War and Morality."
We require that each student taking the following colloquia.
CPSP 118N: Towards an Understanding of the Relations
between Terrorism and Moral Positions
(Fall Semester, First Year: 1 Credit).
This is the first, one credit course that explores various issues that arise
from the intersection of terrorism and moral claims ion world politics. We
will see a film every other week; the movies examine terrorist action and
politics in a variety of cultural contexts. After we see the film, the
class divides into four discussion groups, each group headed by an
experienced teaching assistant from the Department of Government and
Politics. We will be particularly concerned with the impact of brutality on
the self, the political process, the psychology of terrorism, and the moral
language used to justify terrorist acts.
CPSP
118N: Problematic
Issues Relating to War, Violence and Morality (Spring Semester, First Year: 1 Credit).
This course is an introduction to research into political themes involving the
interplay of terrorism and morality. We begin with a general introduction
into the use of library materials and facilities. We will also have two
guest speakers address issues of terrorism. Students may then choose from a
number of research areas, using our bibliographies as a starting point in
their own research. Students will present the final product of the research
in class. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with
general approaches to research and effective methods of presenting research.
CPS
218N: Terrorism and Globalization: Twin Sides of the Same Evil?
(Fall Semester, Second Year: 1 Credit).
We begin this course with films describing the nature of the terrorist
threat and the process of terrorist action. Each film raises critical moral
and political issues that we will discuss. The second half the course
involves choosing from a variety of contestable issues; each discussion
group will be organized into small teams of students debating a specific
issue. The students will present these debates in the discussion sections;
and everyone will have an opportunity to comment on them. Again, we have
prepared bibliographies that will be helpful in providing information
regarding the debate topics.
International
Studies Capstone Project: (Spring Semester, Second Year: 3 Credits). This final colloquium
encourages students to explore and accumulate practical and/or research
experience related to their long-term academic, personal or career
interests. The student choose from one
of the following options:
- CPSP
259N: Discovery Project provides an opportunity for
supervised, individual research on a topic of intellectual curiosity
as well as a strong emphasis on the process of research. Students may
pursue a Discovery Project through one of two means: one with the
College Park Scholars Program and a second with his/her respective
discussion leader.
- CPSP
239N: Internship Practicum seeks to integrate
"hands on" experience with an academic understanding of
international studies.
- CPSP
249N: Service Learning
provides an opportunity for students to engage in voluntary service as
well as to reflect on their experience in class discussions and
writing assignments.
Supporting
Courses
GVPT
100(S): Principles of Government and Politics
(Fall Semester, First Year: 3 Credits).
A faculty member in the Government and Politics Department teaches the
course. It serves as an introduction to concepts, theories, and
actors in the study of government and politics with a special emphasis on
international studies. The class is restricted to First Year International
Studies Scholars.
ENGL
101(S): Freshman Composition (Spring Semester, First Year: 3 Credits).
This is an introductory course in expository writing. If student places out
of ENGL 101, then that requirement is fulfilled for the IS certification.
Second
Supporting Course: Students must complete a second supporting
course as well from the following list of options. All courses are 3 credit
hours unless otherwise noted. CORE approval is in parentheses.
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ANTH 260 (SB/D)
CMLT 270 (HL/D)
ECON 200 (4) (SB)
ECON 201 (4) (SB)
GEOG 202 (SB) GEOG 123/ GEOL 123/ METO 123 (PS)
GVPT 200
GVPT 250 (SB/D)
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GVPT 250 (SB/D)
MUET 200 (HA/D)
MUET 220 (HA/D)
PHIL 245 (HO)
WMST 275 (HL/D)
WRLD 235S (IE)
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Students may substitute other courses for the second
supporting course, subject to the approval of the Director.
Additional Requirements
Special
Events, Trips, and Excursions play an important
role in the student’s International Studies experience, especially
during the first year. First year students must complete one field trip of
their choosing during the Fall semester. We will provide the selection of
activities during the first colloquium for students. First year students
must all attend a field trip in the Spring semester to the Holocaust Museum
in Washington, D.C. The IS program will provide Metro Tickets to any events
that require students to leave the University of Maryland, College Park
campus.
Students can choose from a variety of additional events
and activities to enhance their experience and learning, including the
Model United Nations Program as well as various organizations and
committees that work with College Park Scholars.
Events:
Fall Semester 2008:
Mini-Convocation
is a
ceremony for First Year College Park Scholar International Studies
students, where the administrators and faculty on campus will welcome them
to their first year of college life.
The
South African Embassy: Students will
receive a special briefing and tour.
The
Rwandan Embassy: The students will receive a
tour and a meeting with the ambassador along with a question and answer
session.
The United States’ Department of State:
The students can visit the State Department for a briefing with individuals
involved in U.S. policy making.
ROPES
Course will involve a community-building
exercise on campus with supervised and trained University leaders with an
optional high ropes component (parental permission needed if student is
less than 18 years of age). We need a minimum number of
students to be able to arrange this event.
Spring Semester 2009:
United
States Holocaust Memorial Museum: The IS
program will visit the National Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington,
D.C. (parental permission needed if student is less than 18 years of age). This trip is mandatory for all First Year
students.
Weekend
Trip to The United Nations in New York City:
The New York/United Nations
trip provides the basis for meaningful reflection about key international
issues, exposure to top international experts and officials, and insight
into the functioning of the international community at the institutional
level. We will announce registration for the New York Trip during the Fall
colloquium.
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