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The
International Studies Program is founded upon the belief that understanding
political structures, forces, and processes is crucial to interpreting
international relations and global events. Accordingly, our
curriculum places importance on key concepts and theories used by political
scientists to discuss events and trends at the international level. Given
the need for a solid grounding in world politics, all students are required
to take GVPT 100(S),
Principles of Government and Politics,
taught annually by a faculty member from the Department of Government and
Politics.
Of
course, today’s complex and interdependent world means that we must
not limit our understanding of international studies to politics
alone. The relationships among the world’s governments must be
viewed in connection with other actors, with socio-economic and cultural
structures, and with historical and geographical influences. Therefore, the
International Studies
curriculum is inter-disciplinary
and suitable for all undergraduate majors. Our courses are structured
to encourage critical thinking
at various levels of analysis and to incorporate co-curricular programs in the
residence halls with various activities on and off campus.
At
the end of the program, sophomores may present their research and projects
at the Undergraduate Research Day and Academic Showcase. The official Citation Ceremony is
always held in October of the year the two-year program is completed.
The
curricular and co-curricular experiences discussed reflect the following
underlying principles and goals of the College Park Scholars International
Studies Program:
- Global Awareness and
Critical Thinking
- Scholarship and
Experiential Learning
- Intellectual and
Personal Development
- Community Building and
Tolerance
- Individual Commitment
and Responsibility
- Leadership and Service
Last Updated: 25 October 2007
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