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International studies is a
multi-disciplinary program leading to the B.A. degree.
Study in the program provides students with the ability
to read beyond the headlines, to see world events in
terms of how they got to be that way, how they fit into
broader issues and systems, and how one might imagine
their place in shaping the future. To attain this goal,
students are introduced to the methods of
conceptualizing international and global issues, as well
as to study of a society other than their own. They will
learn to think critically about contending and
complementary methods and theories, developing an
appreciation for both traditional disciplinary
approaches and newer cross-disciplinary approaches.
Students also will acquire skills that will allow them
to recognize and deal with complexity; communicative and
analytical skills in a language other than English (or
other than their native language); and skills in
statistics, in computer-based global analysis, or in
negotiation. It is strongly recommended that all
international studies students participate in at least
one of several off-campus programs which will facilitate
the international perspective: junior year abroad,
summer internships in Washington, D.C., or professional
practicum-type work experiences in Cleveland which
involve an international context. It also is recommended
that students have a solid foundation in economics.
In
addition to forming the groundwork for an evolving
understanding of and lifelong engagement with the modern
world, a background in international studies provides
excellent, practical preparation for careers that deal
with the emerging needs of our world. International
studies majors go on to careers in international
marketing and management, diplomatic service, health,
law, social services, and journalism, as well as careers
within the academic disciplines. The professional
schools of business,
medicine, nursing, law, and applied social sciences at
Case Western Reserve all have significant international
foci, and our students can explore careers in these
areas during their undergraduate years. The skills,
analytic abilities, and critical approaches of
international studies should equip students as well for
new employment patterns which may not fit into existing
career descriptions.
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