LS150A

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LS 150A - International Studies

Undergraduate Interdisciplinary StudiesUndergraduateCLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

LS

Course Number

150A

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

International Studies

Course Description

Each upper-division course in this series involves the study of the contemporary politics, culture, arts or socio-economic structure of at least one country other than the United States. International Studies courses sensitize students to the immense diversity of cultures and social orders in the world today. As connections and communication between nations become more frequent, it is important that students of the College of Letters & Science have exposure to the essential difference and similarities among various peoples of the earth. The International Studies breadth requirement is designed to foster a spirit of open-mindedness that characterizes a well-educated citizen of the world, and to equip our graduates to thrive in an age of increasing globalization.

Minimum

3

Maximum

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Breadth

International Studies

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Discussion, Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Minimum Hours

1

Maximum Hours

2

Minimum Hours

5

Maximum Hours

6

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

10

Minimum Hours

4.5

Maximum Hours

6

Minimum Hours

1.5

Maximum Hours

2

Minimum Hours

7.5

Maximum Hours

10

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

8

Minimum Hours

5.5

Maximum Hours

7.5

Minimum Hours

1.5

Maximum Hours

2

Minimum Hours

10

Maximum Hours

13