International Studies - Macalester College

International Studies from Macalester College is a Campus Bachelor International studies degree that prepares you for a Science career. In International Studies , we hold this: 1. All things are connected; no place, person, phenomenon, text or tale exists alone. 2. Borders (national, regional, continental, physical, legal and more) fix and separate, just as they are regularly crossed and redrawn. 3. Categories (racial, ethnic, sexual, cultural, religious and more) matter, are inevitably produced, often conflict, and regularly overlap. 4. History and ideologies flow forward, are retrospectively revised, and are eternally contested. 5. Humans and their institutions emerge from the earth, but now exercise troubled dominion over it. 6. Despite human power, too many people are poor and lack autonomy and rights, subject to powerful institutions and discourses only marginally under their control. In this context, and in the context of Macalester's internationalist commitments, we aim to educate cosmopolitan young people, across geographies and fields, strongly equipped and powerfully inclined to understand the world and seek positive change. Key concepts which animate our interdisciplinary venture include universalism, globalization, hybridity, diversity, and interconnection. Introduction: The international studies major provides an understanding of transnational and intercultural global relations through work in international studies and allied departments. We aim to provide students: 1. familiarity with geographical, cultural, political, economic, literary, scientific and historical approaches to global issues; 2. working knowledge of the methodologies central to the participating humanities and social science departments; 3. an international experience through an appropriate study abroad program; 4. competency in a second language, at least equivalent to six semesters of college-level work. View more details on Macalester College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related International studies courses.