Last updated: August 16, 2001 @ 01:55PM

International Studies

Director
Dennis F. Essar
TBA (as of July 1, 2001)

Participating Faculty
Irene Blayer (Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures), David T. Brown (Environment), Mohammed Dore (Economics), John Middleton (Environment), Roberta Robb (Economics and Women's Studies), John Sivell (Applied Language Studies), David Telfer (Tourism Studies), Sybil Wilson (Education).

General Information

Administrative Assistant,
Fran Meffe
(905) 688-5550, extension 4224
Mackenzie Chown F242

The Centre for International Studies offers an interdisciplinary program; it is not a major, but rather is designed to contribute to the development of international perspectives across disciplines. Students take required International Studies courses along with approved internationally-oriented courses offered by other centres and departments.

Two programs of study are offered: 1) the Certificate in International Studies; 2) the Concentration in International Studies (must be taken in concert with an honours single or combined major degree).

Three fundamentals are stressed in International Studies: 1) cultivation of another language; 2) comparative analysis of cultures and state-level systems; and 3) study of practical problems on a global scale. International Studies allows students to enrich their work in other Departments and Centres, contextualizes area studies focussed on particular parts of the world, and supports exchange programs in which Brock participates.

Students in International Studies must demonstrate written and oral proficiency in English and one other modern language at a level adequate for practical communication. Normally, two credits in a modern language must be completed in order to satisfy this requirement. Relevant languages currently taught at Brock include French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish. Students wishing to study another language as part of International Studies must consult the Director. Language study should be started as early as possible in the program. Students already possessing demonstrable proficiency in a modern language other than English may apply to substitute other courses qualifying for International Studies credit.

Experience in another nation is strongly recommended, normally in year 3. It is possible to complete INTL 3P91 while abroad. The Office of International Services facilitates formal exchange programs with numerous countries. See the International Study and Exchange Programs entry for more information.

Certificate in International Studies

The certificate in International Studies is available to persons who already have a degree or do not wish to pursue a degree. Prospective candidates should consult the Director before beginning the certificate sequence. This sequence normally requires part-time study over a minimum of two academic years. The certificate is awarded after completion of five appropriate credits with a minimum 60 percent overall average. In keeping with the rules and conditions for certificates, students who go on to be admitted to a degree program may be permitted to count certificate credits towards that degree.
·   INTL 1P95
·   one- half INTL credit
·   one-half INTL credit numbered 1(alpha)90 or above or one-half credit numbered 1(alpha)90 from the list of approved International Studies non-language courses
·   two credits from the list of approved International Studies modern language courses (both in the same language)
·   one credit from ECON 1P91 and 1P92, ERSC 1F90 or 1F95, GEOG 1F90 or 1F91, HIST 1F95, LING 1F94, POLI 1F90
·   one-half INTL credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above or one-half credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above from the list of approved International Studies non-language courses.
Credits counted towards the certificate must be taken from at least three different subject areas.

Students with demonstrable prior written and oral proficiency in a modern language other than English may apply to substitute other courses qualified for International Studies credit.

Concentration in International Studies

Students can earn a Concentration in International Studies by including International Studies courses, and other approved courses, as part of their academic work leading to an honours single or combined major program. Students should consult the Director when planning their concentration sequence. Upon completion of the sequence, the designation "Concentration in International Studies" will be added to the student's transcript and diploma.
·   INTL 1P95 and 4P21
·   one INTL credit numbered 1(alpha)90 or above or one credit numbered 1(alpha)90 or above from the list of approved International Studies non-language courses
·   two credits from the list of approved International Studies modern language courses (both in the same language)
·   one credit from ECON 1P91 and 1P92, ERSC 1F90, 1F95, GEOG 1F90,1F91, HIST 1F95, LING 1F94, POLI 1F90
·   one INTL credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above or one credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above from the list of approved International Studies non-language courses
Credits counted towards the concentration must be taken from at least three different subject areas.

Students with demonstrable prior written and oral proficiency in a modern language other than English may apply to substitute other courses qualified for International Studies credit.

International Studies Modern Language Courses

FREN 1F90
Intermediate French

FREN 1P01
Introductory French I

FREN 1P02
Introductory French II

FREN 1P03
Introductory French III

FREN 2F00
Grammar and Composition

GERM 1F00
Language (Introductory)

GERM 1F90
Language and Literature (Intermediate I)

GERM 2F20
Language and Literature
(Intermediate II)

ITAL 1F00
Introductory Italian

ITAL 1F01
Introductory Italian

ITAL 1F90
Intermediate Italian

ITAL 2F00
Language, Literature and Culture

ITAL 2P90
Translation

JAPA 1P00
Japanese I

JAPA 1P01
Japanese II

JAPA 1P80
Japanese III

JAPA 1P81
Japanese IV

MAND 1P00
Mandarin Chinese I

MAND 1P01
Mandarin Chinese II

MAND 1P80
Mandarin Chinese III

MAND 1P81
Mandarin Chinese IV

SPAN 1F00
Introductory Spanish

SPAN 1F90
Intermediate Spanish

SPAN 1P10
Business Spanish

SPAN 2F00
Language and Literature

Approved International Studies
Non-Language Courses

COMM 4P50
Ethnography of Communication

COSC 1P99
The Internet and Intranets

ECON 1P91
Principles of Microeconomics

ECON 1P92
Principles of Macroeconomics

ECON 2P11
European Economic History

ECON 2P17
Economic Development

ECON 3P07
Comparative Economic Systems I

ECON 3P08
Comparative Economic Systems II

ECON 3P13
Economics of the Multinational Enterprise

ECON 3P93
International Trade

ECON 3P94
International Payments

ENGL 2P51
Literature of the British Empire

ENGL 2P52
Post-colonial Literature

ENGL 2P53
Southern African Literatures of Transition

ERSC 1F90
Geology and the Environment

ERSC 1F95
Introduction to Earth and Environmental Science

ERSC 2P05
Earth Surface Processes
(also offered as (GEOG 2P05)

ERSC 2P32
Paleontology

ERSC 3P50
Geological Foundations of Wine Terroirs
(also offered as OEVI 3P50)

ENVI 2P92
Conservation Planning
(also offered as TOUR 2P92)

ENVI 3V25-3V29
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on International Issues

FILM 3P95
National Cinema

FNCE 4P05
International Finance

FREN 2F03
Literature and Culture: The French-Speaking World

FREN 2P44
Children's Literature in French: The Picture Book and Beyond

FREN 3P93
African Literature in French

FREN 3P94
Caribbean Literature in French

GEOG 1F90
Introduction to Human Geography

GEOG 1F91
Principles of Physical Geography

GEOG 2P02
Economic Geography

GEOG 2P03
Urban Geography

GEOG 2P04
Introduction to Meteorology

GEOG 2P06
Cultural and Historical Geography

GEOG 2P10
Qualitative Research Design and Methodology

GEOG 3P53
Community Development and Social Planning

GEOG 3P81
Environmental and Developmental Problems in the Third World

GERM 1P93
Culture and Civilization of Central Europe: From the Prehistoric to the Carolingian Period

GERM 1P94
Culture and Civilization of Central Europe: The Holy Roman Empire

GERM 1P95
Culture and Civilization of Central Europe: Reformation to Revolution

GERM 1P96
Culture and Civilization of Central Europe: Romanticism to Postmodernism

HIST 1F95
World History since 1914

HIST 2F92
Modern East Asia

HIST 2Q95
Women in North America
(also offered as WISE 2Q95)

HIST 2V90-2V99
History in Its Environment
in a Spanish Region
(also offered as SPAN 2V90-2V99)

HIST 3P91
North America's First Nations

HIST 3P94
Twentieth-Century Latin American Revolution
(also offered as SPAN 3Q94)

LING 1F94
Introduction to General Linguistics

LING 3P92
Sociolinguistics

MGMT 3P98
International Business

MGMT 4P82
Global Quality Management

MKTG 4P33
International Marketing

MLLC 3P93
Modern Narratives

MLLC 3P95
The Contemporary Picture Book

OBHR 4P90
International Organizational Behaviour

PHIL 2P12
Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to Hindu Thought

PHIL 2P13
Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to Buddhist Thought

PHIL 2P17
Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

PHIL 4V30-4V45
Advanced Studies in Eastern Philosophy

PHIL 4V46-4V60
Advanced Studies in Comparative Philosophy

POLI 1F90
Introduction to Political Science

POLI 1P93
Canada and the Global Community

POLI 1P95
Identity and Statehood

POLI 2F20
International Relations

POLI 2F30
Dictatorship to Democracy: Politics in the Contemporary World

POLI 2P21
Politics of International Migration

POLI 2P47
Rights Across Borders

POLI 2P94
Russia, Ukraine and Other Successor States of the USSR

POLI 3P26
International Law and International Organization

POLI 3P43
Politics in the Developing World

POLI 3P45
Politics in Advanced Democratic Systems

POLI 4P20
Globalization and Global Governance

POLI 4P21
The Global Political Economy

POLI 4P22
Foreign Policy Analysis

POLI 4P26
International Politics and National Security

POLI 4P32
Comparative Mass Media
(also offered as COMM 4P32)

POLI 4P34
Comparative Judicial Systems

POLI 4P36
Revolution or Reform? Political Change in the Modern World

POLI 4P38
Nationalism and Ethnic Politics

POLI 4P39
Elites and Power

POLI 4P47
Arab Politics

PSYC 3P54
Psychology of Western Consciousness

PSYC 3P55
Psychology of Eastern Consciousness

RECL 1P98
Introduction to Tourism
(also offered as TOUR 1P98)

RECL 2P18
Introduction to the Tourism Industry
(also offered as TOUR 2P18)

RECL 3P18
Tourism Planning and Development
(also offered as TOUR 3P18)

RECL 3P28
Travel Product DistributionChannels
(also offered as TOUR 3P28)

RECL 3P38
Tourism and Hospitality Management
(also offered as TOUR 3P38)

RECL 3P66
Ecotourism
(also offered as TOUR 3P66)

RECL 3P78
International Tourism
(also offered as TOUR 3P78)

SOCI 2P73 Globalization, Inequality and New World Disorders

SOCI 2P82
Introduction to Anthropology

SOCI 2P83
Social Anthropology

SOCI 3P47
Race and Ethnicity

SPAN 1P95
Hispanic Culture

SPAN 2P10
Latin American Culture

SPAN 2P11
Iberian Culture

SPAN 2P82 Contemporary Hispanic Film

SPAN 3P64
Caribbean Narratives

SPAN 3P94
Iberian Narrative

SPAN 3P95 Contemporary Latin American Narrative

SPAN 3P98 Contemporary Chronicle and Testimonial Writing

SPAN 4P01
Latin American Women's Perspectives
(also offered as WISE 4P01)

WISE 2P92
Women in World Literature

WISE 2P96
Global Issues for Women in Under-Resourced Nations (also offered as SOCI 2P96)