Contemporary Global Studies
Objectives
The new Contemporary Global Studies major offered by the College of Business
is an interdisciplinary degree developed through a collaboration with the College
of Arts and Sciences and offers unique theoretical and practical international
perspectives.
Program Highlights
Students preparing for professional careers in business, government,
and education, for example, can learn more about the effects of history
and culture on the behavior and structure of political, financial,
and economic institutions around the world. The effects of political
and international trade relationships and the impact of globalization
on human rights, the environment, international trade, nationalism,
and investment are explored. Other features of the program include:
International Experience Component
- International Internships
- Study Abroad opportunities in Ireland, London, and Mexico and
others.
- International
Experience Short Course
Language/Communication Skills
Component
Two other major options of the Contemporary Global Studies
major are offered in the College of Arts and Sciences:
- History/Area Studies
- Political Science/International Relations
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Bachelor of Arts
Contemporary Global Studies - Area Studies/ History Concentration
Total Credits Required: 128
Major Credit Hours Required: 48
I. General Education Courses (52)
General Education courses required for Major (3)
04-195 American Economy (3)
General Education courses recommended for the Major (3)
06-334 Non-Western Literature (3)
Other General Education requirements (46)
The remaining 46 credits in General Education must be selected
from the options and requirements listed in the catalog.
II. Core Courses (21)
61-210 Introduction to Contemporary
Global Studies (3)
09-102 Culture and Civilization II (3)
70-190 Microcomputer Software (3)
26-100 General Psychology (3)
26-285 Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)
04-346 International Political Economy: Business-
Government Relations in the Global Economy (3)
Select one of the following (3)
18-361 History of Political Thought I (3)
OR
18-362 History of Political Thought II (3)
III. Major Concentration Courses (21)
A. Select three of the following: (9)
09-102 Culture and Civilization II (3)
09-323 The Emergence of Modern America
(1877-1941) (3)
09-325 United States Since 1941 (3)
B. Select three courses from one of the following
areas of the world: (9)
1) Latin America
09-211 Latin America and Caribbean History (3)
20-315 Sociology of Latin America (3)
09-384 France and Spain (3)
2) Asia
09-352 Modern Japan (3)
09-261 India (3)
09-351 Modern China (3)
3) Europe/Eastern Europe
09-372 Modern Europe (3)
09-385 Russia (3)
09-386 Eastern Europe (3)
C. Select one Capstone (3)
09-403 Historiography (3)
IV. International Experience (6)
Students select 6 credits from following option(s)
or combinations of options.
* Study Abroad Option (3-6)
21-120 Study Abroad Preparation Course (1-3) Mandatory
Study Abroad Project (2-5) Number of course and
project in consultation with advisor.
* International Internship Option (3-6)
09-398 Area Studies/History (3)
OR
Select another option from the following:
10-498, 18-498, 26-494, 23-472, 61-472,
04-472, 62-472, 25-472, 20-498
Number of course and project in consultation with advisor.
International Experience Short Course (3-6)
Generally includes a series of seminars at Lewis in
preparation for a short course study abroad
V. Language/Communication Skills
(Required. See advisor for alternative ways to satisfy this
requirement)
VI. Recommended Electives
10-350 Intercultural Communications
20-360 Sociology of Conflict and Cooperation
10-350 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
19-298 Christianity and World Religions
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Bachelor of Art
Contemporary Global Studies - International Relations Concentration
Total Credits Required: 128
Major Credit Hours Required: 48
I. General Education Courses (52)
General Education courses required for Major (3)
04-195 American Economy (3)
General Education courses recommended for the Major (6)
06-334 Non-Western Literature (3)
19-298 Christianity and World Religions (3)
Other General Education requirements (46)
The remaining 46 credits in General Education must be selected
from the options and requirements listed in the Lewis University
Undergraduate Catalog.
II. Core Courses (21)
61-210 Introduction to Contemporary Global Studies (3)
09-102 Culture and Civilization II (3)
70-190 Microcomputer Software (3)
26-100 General Psychology (3)
26-285 Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)
04-346 International Political Economy: Business-
Government Relations in the Global Economy (3)
Select one of the following (3)
18-361 History of Political Thought I (3)
OR
18-362 History of Political Thought II (3)
III. Major Concentration Courses (18)
18-200 American National Government (3)
Select one of the following (3)
18-361 History of Political Thought I (3)
OR
18-362 History of Political Thought II (3)
Select four of the following (12)
18-336 American Foreign Policy (3)
18-321 Comparative Government (3)
18-331 International Relations (3)
18-337 International Topics (3)
18-364 Political Ideologies (3)
18-361 History of Political Thought I (3)
OR
18-362 History of Political Thought II (3)
IV. Capstone
18-410 International Relations (3)
V. International Experience (6)
Students select 6 credits from following option(s)
or combinations of options.
* Study Abroad Option (3-6)
21-120 Study Abroad Preparation Course (Mandatory) (1-3)
Study Abroad Project (2-5) Number of course and
project in consultation with advisor.
* International Internship Option (3-6)
18-398 Political Science (International Relations)
OR
Select from one of the other internship options
including: 10-498, 09-398, 26-494, 23-472,
61-472, 04-472, 62-472, 25-472, 20-498
Number of course and project in consultation
with advisor.
International Experience Short Course (3-6)
Generally includes a series of seminars at Lewis in
preparation for a short course study abroad
V. Language/Communication Skills
(Required. See advisor for alternative ways to satisfy
this requirement)
VI. Recommended Electives
10-350 Intercultural Communications
20-360 Sociology of Conflict and Cooperation
10-350 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
19-298 Christianity and World Religions
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Courses
09-101 Culture and Civilization I (3)
The first course of a two-semester interdisciplinary study of culture and civilization
from prehistoric times to 1500 in a world context. of the origins, course, and
first generation effects of the American Civil War.
09-102 Culture and Civilization II (3)
The second course in a two-semester interdisciplinary study of culture and
civilization from 1500 to the present in a world context.
18-361 History of Political Thought I (3)
A historical-conceptual approach to the basic questions of political thought
including the nature of man and state, origin of the state source of authority,
and the nature of law, rights, and obligations. This course fulfills the
advanced writing requirement. Offered: Fall, RMVL.
18-362 History of Political Thought II (3)
A continuation of the examination begun in 18-361 continuing from Machiavelli.
This course fulfills the advanced writing requirement. Offered: Spring, RMVL.
63-200 Business Information Systems (3)
Introduction to computers and computerized information systems; survey of computer
hardware and their uses and interactions; exploration of software, software
packages, and programming languages; basics of analyzing and designing business
information systems; introduction to data communications and networking,
distributed data processing, access to the Internet; hands-on use of microcomputers
for spreadsheet and database business applications using the latest, most
popular software. Offered: Every semester.
26-100 General Psychology (3)
An introduction to the study of human behavior and mental processes with attention
to the biosocial determinants of behavior. Topics include psychobiology,
learning, memory, motivation, development, personality, psychopathology,
and social behavior. Offered: Every semester.
26-285 Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)
Students will explore cultural differences and similarities in basic psychological
processes. Course examines cross-cultural content with special emphasis on
causes and coping methods for culture shock. A variety of enrichment experiences,
including guest speakers, simulations and films will be used. This course
satisfies the Illinois teacher certification requirement for a Third World
course. Prerequisite: 26-100. Offered: Every fall.
06-334 Non-Western Literature (3)
A study of a variety of written works from Asia, Latin America, Island Nations,
Africa and the Middle-East.
18-200 American National Government (3)
A comprehensive survey of the basic premises, permanent institutions and policy
making processes of the American National Government. Offered: Fall, every
year, RMVL.
18-210 State and Local Government (3)
A review of the institutions, functions and operations of state and local government.
The class takes a comparative approach examining the similarities and differences
of political institutions in the 50 states. Offered: Spring, every year,
RMVL.
61-210 Introduction to Contemporary Global Studies (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the interdisciplinary nature
and scope of the Contemporary Global Studies major. It will be team taught
by faculty from the Colleges of Business and Arts and Sciences. Elements of
the course will include an introduction to the theories and practices of International
Relations, International Business, International Economics, History, Geography,
and Area Studies. Students will be introduced to a wide range of concepts and
parts of the world. Required for Contemporary Global Studies majors. Open to
all students.
61-420 International Business (3)
An introduction to the challenges and opportunities of managing a business
internationally (human resource management, marketing, accounting, finance,
etc.) within the context of a changing global environment (political, economic,
cultural, technological, competitive, financial forces). Introduces the different
types of international and marketing entry strategies. Cases and research
projects. Emphasis on student participation and the integration of knowledge
and skills learned in other courses. Prerequisites: 04-200, 25-200, 61-200,
and 62-200. Offered: Every semester.
04-200 Basic Macroeconomics (3)
Basic principles of people.s behavior in producing, consuming, and exchanging
goods and services; supply and demand; business and consumer economics behavior;
government.s role in economic behavior; and gross national product. Offered:
Every semester.
18-331 International Relations (3)
A study of the processes of interaction in international relations, diplomacy,
propaganda, subversion, economic means. Basic elements affecting the positions
and policies of states, nationalism, imperialism, and anti-colonialism are
studied along with the nature and role of foreign policy and the search for
just peace through world law. Offered: Fall, RMVL.
18-336 American Foreign Policy (3)
An examination of the forces that shape United States foreign policy including
interest groups, the Constitution and Congress. Issues of current importance
such as terrorists, threat of nuclear weapons and the changing goals of foreign
policy are examined.
18-337 International Topics (3)
A study of current issues in international law, international relations, foreign
affairs, governments, regions, and political geography. Offered: Spring,
every year, RMVL.
09-323 The Emergence of Modern America, 1877-1941 (3)
A study of the United States from 1877 to 1941, focusing on the ways that industrialization
reshaped and stressed American society and the ways that labor, Populist,
Progressive, and New Deal reformers responded to that stress. The American
Empire, the rise of segregation, and the cultural impact of World War I will
also be explored.
09-325 United States Since 1941 (3)
A study of contemporary U.S. social, economic and political history with focus
on the Cold War and its end, the civil rights movement and current issues.
09-211 Latin American and Caribbean History Ancient Times to the Present (3)
A survey of the region.s indigenous cultures, the Spanish colonial period,
independence movements and development in the 20th century. life. Features
several field experiences.
20-315 Sociology of Latin America (3)
The social structure of Latin America is studied with special emphasis on economic
dependency, the role of the church, political transformation and Latin American
identity in the United States. Offered: As needed, RMVL.
09-384 France and Spain (3)
A study of two contrasting national patterns and cultural traditions.
09-385 Russia Ancient Times to the Present (3)
Starting with Kiev, the state of Muscovy, the era of Tsar Peter the Great,
this course then concentrates on Russian history in the 19th and 20th centuries.
09-372 Modern Europe (1815-present) (3)
A study of politics and society as Europeans influence the world in economics
and ideas.
09-352 Modern Japan (3)
A study of the Japanese response to Western intrusion and of Japan.s world
power status.
09-351 Modern China (3)
A study of the Chinese struggle in the 19th and 20th century to reclaim their
heritage by means of a revolution that is still not complete.
09-261 History of India Ancient Times to the Present (3)
A survey of the history of the Indian subcontinent; early civilization, colonial
period, independence and current issues.
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