Class Descriptions
IIS 125 Introduction to Latin American Studies
IIS 129 Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies
IIS 130 Introduction to East Asian Studies
IIS 131 Intro.to South & Southeast Asian Studies: Diversity
IIS 145 Introduction to African Studies
IIS 194 Study Abroad Program
IIS 210 International Cultural Studies
IIS 125 Introduction to Latin American Studies 5 Credits
Interdisciplinary introduction to Latin American Studies which may include geography, culture, religion, politics, economics, literature, art, and music, representative ethnic groups and contemporary events. Focus will vary according to the instructor and changing current issues and events. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrent or instructor's permission.
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IIS 129 Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies 5 Credits
An interdisciplinary introduction to the Middle East. Explores the geography, religion, political economy, culture, and history of the contemporary Middle East and how those elements help shape contemporary problems. An analysis of the Israel-Palestine Question and the Iraq War. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101, WRIT 101 or eligible.
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IIS 130 Introduction to East Asian Studies 5 Credits
Through an interdisciplinary approach this course will expand to the diverse ethnic and cultural world of East Asia. Topics of exploration include settlement and conflict, religious values and beliefs, colonization, economic power, political influence, and ethnic diversity. In an effort to understand major world events, both dominant and subordinate groups will receive equal consideration. The specific countries of our inquiry include China, Japan, the Korea's, Mongolia, and Taiwan. Specific countries and topics to be discussed will vary according to the expertise of the instructor and current events. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrent enrollment.
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IIS 131 Intro. to South & Southeast Asian Studies: Diversity 5 Credits
Through an interdisciplinary approach, this course will expand, inform and expose students to the diverse ethnic and cultural world of South and Southeast Asia. Topics of exploration include settlement and conflict, religious values and beliefs, colonization economic power, political influence and ethnic diversity. In an effort to understand major world events, both dominant and subordinate groups will receive equal considerarion of their perspective. The specific countries of our inquiry include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka; Myanmar, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore and Vietnam. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) or concurrent enrollment.
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IIS 145 Introduction to African Studies 5 Credits
Interdisciplinary study of sub-Saharan Africa from prehistory to the present. Emphasis on fostering an understanding of this complex and important region by exploring the major forces that have shaped and continue to shape sub-Saharan Africa. Students should be prepared to read and write at the college level. Prerequisite: None.
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IIS 194 Study Abroad Program 5-15 Credits
Intended exclusively as "place-holding" credits for SPS students studying abroad at a sister college. Students may register for 5-15 IIS 194 credits (maximum of 5 credits of individual study); upon their return, transcript evaluations will replace the IIS credits with credit for courses taken at the sister college. Prerequisites: None.
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IIS 210 International Cultural Studies 5 Credits
An in-depth interdisciplinary study of the life and culture(s) of one country or region of the world, with a focus on the relationship between the arts, history, religion, politic, and socio-economic conditions and cultural values and traditions in the region. Exploration of the role the culture has in the larger world and the political, cultural and economic issues that impact that role. (Specific culture of focus will change each quarter as selected by the instructor.) Prerequisite: None.
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