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Faculty
Joel Glassman, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Political Science. Director
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Adeniyi Coker, The E. Desmond Lee Professor in African and African American Studies and Professor of Theatre
Ph.D., Temple University
Michael Cosmopoulos, The Hellenic Government-Karakas Family Foundation Professor in Greek Studies and Professor of Archaeology
Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis
Hung-Gay Fung, The Dr. Y.S. Tsiang Professor in Chinese Studies and Professor of Finance
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Laura Miller, The Eiichi Shibusawa-Seigo Arai Professor in Japanese Studies and Professor of Anthropology
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
E. Wendy Saul, The Dr. Allen B. and Mrs. Helen S. Shopmaker Professor in Education in cooperation with Springboard and Professor for Education
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Eamonn Wall, The Smurfit-Stone Corporation Professor in Irish Studies and Professor of English
Ph.D., City University of New York
General Information
The Center for International Studies supports academic programs, seminars, and conferences designed to promote research in international studies, improve teaching of international studies, and encourage an interest in international affairs in the university and area communities.
The Center houses the Joint Center for East Asian Studies of UMSL and Washington University, the E. Desmond Lee Global Ethnic Collaborative, the Karakas Family Foundation Alliance for the Advancement of Hellenic Studies, and the Endowed Professorships in African/African American Studies, Chinese Studies, Greek Studies, international education, Irish Studies, Japanese Studies, the German Culture Center and the Greek Culture Center.
Fellows
Each year a number of UMSL faculty are appointed as research Fellows.
Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
The Study Abroad section of this Bulletin contains details about campus study abroad and international exchange programs. The center’s Study Abroad Office administers those programs.
Office of International Student and Scholar Services
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides services for international students and scholars, including admissions, visa and immigration matters, credential evaluations, health insurance, tax matters, nonacademic advising, initial campus arrival, orientation, social activities, and referrals to other campus units.
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
The Center offers a wide variety of certificates, which provide our students the opportunity to develop expertise in international subjects. These programs usually combine course offerings from several departments so the subject is examined from a multidisciplinary approach. While most persons who earn certificates do so in the process of completing their undergraduate degree, a certificate may be completed by non-degree seeking students.
Africana Studies Certificate
Students seeking the Africana studies certificate have two options: an emphasis in African studies and an emphasis in African diaspora studies.
Option I. African Studies:
1) At least one course in two of the following areas a total of nine credit hours:
Area 1: Anthropology
ANTHRO 2124, Cultures of AfricaArea 2: Art and Art History
ART HS 1105, Introduction to The Arts of AfricaArea 3: History
HIST 1061, African Civilization to 1800
HIST 1062, African Civilization Since 1800Area 4: Political Science
POL SCI 2580, African Politics
2) One course from each of the following areas, a total of six credit hours:
Area 1: Anthropology
ANTHRO 3235, Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Contemporary PerspectiveArea 2: History
HIST 2062, West Africa Since 1800
3) An independent study course (three credit hours) in which a research paper will be written on some aspect of one of the fields offered in the program.
Option II. African Diaspora Studies
1) One course from each of the following areas, a total of six credit hours.
Area 1: Africa
Anthropology
ANTHRO 2124, Cultures of AfricaHistory
HIST 1061, African Civilization to 1800
HIST 1062, African Civilization Since 1800Area 2: Diaspora
Anthropology
ANTHRO 1005, Introduction to Biological AnthropologyHistory
HIST 1003, African-American History
HIST 1064, The African Diaspora Since 1800
HIST 2016, African-American History: From Slavery to Civil Rights
HIST 2017, African-American History: From Civil Rights to Black Power
2) At least one course from each of the following areas, a total of nine credit hours:
Area 1: Africa
Anthropology
ANTHRO 2191, Special Topics in Non-Western Cultures
ANTHRO 3235, Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Contemporary PerspectiveArt and Art History
ART HS 1105, Introduction to the Arts of AfricaHistory
HIST 2062, West Africa Since 1800
Political Science
POL SCI 2580, African PoliticsArea 2: Diaspora
Communication
COMM 3332, Intercultural CommunicationHistory
HIST 2015, Topics in African-American History
HIST 2063, African Diaspora to 1800
HIST 2064, African Diaspora Since 1800Music
M H L T 1060, Introduction to African-American MusicPolitical Science
POL SCI 2320, African Americans and the Political System
3) An independent study course (three credit hours) in which a research paper will be written on some aspect of one of the fields offered in the program.
East Asian Studies Certificate
1) First- and second-year Chinese, Japanese, or other appropriate Asian language (20 hours taken in four semesters).
2) HIST 1041 and HIST 1042, East Asian Civilization
3) One course in three of the following areas, a total of nine hours:
Area 1: Anthropology
ANTHRO 2111, Cultures of East Asia
ANTHRO 2191, Special Topics in Non-Western Cultures (when appropriate)Area 2: Art and Art History
ART HS 1108, Introduction to the Arts of Asia
ART HS 4408, Topics in Arts of AsiaArea 3: Business Administration
FINANCE 3581, Business in China
MGMT 3684, The Japanese Management SystemArea 4: Foreign Languages and Literatures-Chinese
CHINESE 1005, Chinese Calligraphy and Writing in East Asia (1)
CHINESE 1199, Special Topics: Language Immersion: Chinese (1)
CHINESE 2150, Chinese Literature in Translation
CHINESE 2190, Special Readings (1-3)
CHINESE 2199, Special Topics: Language Immersion: ChineseArea 5: Foreign Languages and Literatures-Japanese
JAPAN 1003, Japanese III
JAPAN 1005, Chinese Calligraphy and Writing in East Asia (1)
JAPAN 1199, Special Topics: Language Immersion: Japanese (1)
JAPAN 2150, Classical Japanese Literature in Translation
JAPAN 2190, Special Readings (1-3)
JAPAN 2199, Special Topics: Language Immersion: Japanese (1)
JAPAN 3201, Intermediate Japanese III
JAPAN 3202, Intermediate Japanese IV
JAPAN 3290, Special Readings (1-3)
JAPAN 4390, Special Readings (1-3)Area 6: History
HIST 2031, Modern Japan: 1850 to Present
HIST 2032, Modern China: 1800 to Present
HIST 2033, Modern History of the Asian Pacific Rim
Area 7: Music
M H L T 1090, Non-Western Music IArea 8: Philosophy
PHIL 1120, Asian PhilosophyArea 9: Political Science
POL SCI 2550, East Asian Politics
Area 10: Social Work
SOC WK 2330, Asians in Migration3) Independent Study Course: Students seeking the certificate must complete an independent study course (three credit hours) in which a research paper will be written focusing upon some aspect of East Asian Studies. The topic should be approved in advance by the Center for International Studies.
Modern European Studies Certificate (Name change pending Coordinating Board of Higher Education Approval)
1) Four semesters of college work or the equivalent in a modern European foreign language.
2) HIST 1032, Topics in European Civilization: 1715 to the Present.
3) One course each from at least four of the following areas, a total of 12 hours. Students should consult advisers at the Center for International Studies to determine how these courses can best be arranged to meet their interests.
Anthropology
ANTHRO 2192, Anthropological Perspectives on Western CultureArt and Art History
ART HS 2250, Nineteenth-Century European Art
ART HS 2255, Modern Art
ART HS 4445, Topics in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century European Art
ART HS 4455, Topics in Modern ArtBusiness Administration
MKTG 3787, Marketing in the European UnionEconomics
ECON 3300, International Economic AnalysisEnglish
ENGL 2280, The Contemporary World in Literature
ENGL 2320, English Literature II
ENGL 4450, The Eighteenth-Century English Novel
ENGL 4540, The Nineteenth-Century English Novel
ENGL 4580, Literature of the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries
ENGL 4750, Modern British Fiction
ENGL 4920, Major Works of European FictionHistory
HIST 2090, Eighteenth-Century European History
HIST 2091, Nineteenth-Century European History
HIST 2092, Europe 1900 - 1950: War and Upheaval
HIST 2093, Europe, 1950 - Present: Peace and Prosperity
Foreign Languages and Literatures
French
FRENCH 2110, Modern French Literature in Translation
FRENCH 2150, European Literature in Translation: Special Topics
FRENCH 3211, Contemporary French Culture
FRENCH 3281, French Literature II: Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
FRENCH 4353, Eighteenth-Century French Literature
FRENCH 4354, Eighteenth-Century French Theatre and Novel
FRENCH 4362, Nineteenth-Century French Novel
FRENCH 4371, Twentieth-Century French Novel
FRENCH 4375, Modern French TheatreGerman
GERMAN 2180, Readings in German
GERMAN 3201, Introduction to German Literature
GERMAN 3210, German Culture and Civilization
GERMAN 3211, Topics in German Culture (when appropriate)
GERMAN 3281, German Literature and Culture II: Romanticism-Present
GERMAN 4311, Special Topics in German Culture (when appropriate)
GERMAN 4398, Survey of German Literature Part IIModern Greek
GRK MOD 2150, Modern Greek Literature in Translation
GRK MOD 2190, Special ReadingsSpanish
SPANISH 4310, Spanish Literature from 1898 to 1939
SPANISH 4311, Special Topics in Hispanic Culture
SPANISH 4315, Spanish Literature from 1939 to the Present
SPANISH 4320, Realism and Naturalism in the Nineteenth-Century Spanish Novel
SPANISH 4321, Poetry and Drama of the Nineteenth Century
SPANISH 4325, Poetry and Drama of the Golden AgeMusic
M H L T 4240, Music of the Classic Period
M H L T 4250, Music of the Romantic PeriodPhilosophy
PHIL 1111, Western Philosophy II: Descartes to Present
PHIL 3303, Early Modern Philosophy
PHIL 3304, Kant and Nineteenth-Century Philosophy
PHIL 3305, Twentieth-Century Philosophy
PHIL 3369, The Marxist HeritagePolitical Science
POL SCI 2510, The Politics of European Union
POL SCI 2560, Russia and the New Republics
*POL SCI 3595, Studies in Comparative Politics (when appropriate)
*POL SCI 3890, Studies in International Relations (when appropriate)
*POL SCI 4510, Comparative Public Policy and Administration (when appropriate)Independent Study Course: Students seeking the certificate must complete an independent study course (three credit hours) in which a research paper will be written focusing upon aspect of Modern European Studies. The topics should be approved in advance by the Center for International Studies.
Greek Studies Certificate
1) Greek Language. Students must complete at least nine credit hours from the following courses.
Ancient Greek
GRK ANC 1001, Ancient Greek I (5)
GRK ANC 1002, Ancient Greek II (5)
GRK ANC 2101, Intermediate Ancient Greek Language and Culture
GRK ANC 2151, Greek and Latin in English Today
GRK ANC 2152, A Brief Introduction to Greek and Latin in English Today (1)
GRK ANC 2190, Special Readings (1-3)Modern Greek
GRK MOD 1001, Modern Greek I (5)
GRK MOD 1002, Modern Greek II (5)
GRK MOD 2101, Intermediate Modern Greek Language and Culture
GRK MOD 2102, Intermediate Modern Greek Language and Culture
GRK MOD 2150, Modern Greek Literature in Translation
GRK MOD 2190, Special Readings (1-3)
2) Students must complete at least nine credit hours from the following courses.
Anthropology
ANTHRO 1037, The Wonders of Greece: Introduction to Greek History and Culture
ANTHRO 1052, The Olympic Games: Ideals and Reality
ANTHRO 2035, Ancient Greek Civilization and Culture
ANTHRO 2117, Greek History and Culture (same as HIST 2117)
ANTHRO 2190, Special Topics in Archaeology (only when appropriate)
ANTHRO 2192, Anthropological Perspectives on Western Culture (only when appropriate)
ANTHRO 3225, Ritual Death, and Sports: The Archaeology of Greek Mythology
ANTHRO 4309, Archaeological Field School (3-6) (only when appropriate)
ANTHRO 4350, Special Study (1-3) (only when appropriate)ART HS 2211, Art and Archaeology of the Ancient World
ART HS 2212, Greek Art and Archaeology
ART HS 3390, Special Study (1-10) (only when appropriate)
ART HS 4411, Topics in Ancient Art and Archaeology (only when appropriate)
ART HS 4490, Special Study (1-10) (only when appropriate)ENGL 1200, Myth
HIST 1030, The Ancient World
HIST 2117, Greek History and Culture (same as ANTHRO 2117 and GK MOD 2772)
HIST 2291, War in Ancient Greece and Today: From Trojan War to IraqGRK MOD 2150, Modern Greek Literature in Translation
GRK MOD 2190, Special Readings (1-3)
Note: GRK MOD courses will count for either the language requirement or the focus area requirement but not for both.MHLT 4270, A History of Byzantine Music and Hymnography
PHIL 3301, Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 4401, Plato
PHIL 4402, Aristotle
International Business Certificate
1) Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in some approved overseas study program focusing on international business which is approved by the College of Business Administration.
2) One course from Area 1 and one from Area 2 a total of six hours.
Area 1: Business Administration
INTBUS 3280, The Law of International Business Transactions
INTBUS 3580/FINANCE 3580, International Corporate Finance
FINANCE 3581, Business in China
INTBUS3582/FINANCE 3582, International Investments
INTBUS 3680/MGMT 3680, International Management
MGMT 3682, Managing the Global Workforce
MGMT 3684, The Japanese Management System
MGMT 3685, Role of the Global Corporation
MGMT 3689, International Business and Society
MGMT 4689, International Strategic Management
INTBUS 3780/MKTG 3780, International Marketing
INTBUS 3787/MKTG 3787, Marketing in the European UnionArea 2: International Studies
ANTHRO 2111, Cultures of East Asia
ANTHRO 2114, Cultures of the Near and Middle East
ANTHRO 2124, Cultures of Africa
ECON 3300, International Economic Analysis
ECON 3320, Economic Development
POL SCI 3830, International Political Economy
POL SCI 3850, International Organizations and Global Problem Solving
SOC 3241, Globalization and its impact on Society and Culture
SOC 4354, Sociology of Business and Work Settings
In lieu of a course from Area 2, students may substitute one course (3 credit hours) at the advanced level of a foreign language. Advanced level is defined as a course beyond the 13 credit hour introductory language sequence.
3) An independent study course is not required for this certificate option.
International Affairs Certificate
1) Satisfactory completion of the language requirements for the degree program in which a student is enrolled.
2) POL SCI 1800, World Politics
3) A total of 12 credit hours from at least three of the following eleven areas:
Area 1: Anthropology
ANTHRO 3236, Sex Trafficking in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
Area 2: Biology
BIOL 1202, Environmental Biology
BIOL 1350, Conservation of Biodiversity
BIOL 3202, Conservation Biology
Area 3: Business Administration
BUS AD 3288, Independent Study in International Business
BUS AD 3289, Practicum in International Business
BUS AD 3980, The Law of International Business Transactions
FINANCE 3580, International Finance
FINANCE 3581, Business in China
FINANCE 3582, International Investments
LOG OM 4381, International Logistics and Operations Management
MGMT 3680, International Management
MGMT 3682, Managing the Global Workforce
MGMT 3684, The Japanese Management System
MGMT 3685, Role of the Global Corporation
MGMT 3689, International Business and Society
MGMT 4689, International Strategic Management
MKTG 3780, International Marketing
MKTG 3787, Marketing in the European Union
Area 4: Communication
COMM 3332, Intercultural Communication
Area 5: Economics
ECON 3300, International Economic Analysis
Area 6: Geography
GEOG 1002, World Regions
Area 7: History
HIST 2014, American Foreign and Military Affairs, 1900-Present
HIST 2033, Modern History of the Asian Pacific Rim
HIST 2062, West Africa Since 1800
HIST 2064, African Diaspora Since 1800
HIST 2091, Nineteenth Century European History
HIST 2092, Europe, 1900-1950: War and Upheaval
HIST 2093, Europe 1900-1950: Peace and Prosperity
Area 8: Media Studies
MEDIA ST 2500, Introduction to Comparative International Media Systems
MEDIA ST 3354, Comparative Telecommunication Systems
MEDIA ST 3356, Global Media System and Trends
Area 9: Political Science
POL SCI 1820, Global Issues
POL SCI 2510, The Politics of European Union
POL SCI 2520, Middle Eastern Politics
POL SCI 2820, United States Foreign Policy
POL SCI 3830, International Political Economy
POL SCI 3850, International Organizations and Global Problem-Solving
POL SCI 3860, Studies in War and Peace
POL SCI 3890, Studies in International Relations
POL SCI 4850, International Law
Area 10: Social Work
SOC WK 2330, Asians in Migration
Area 11: Sociology
SOC 3241, Globalization and Its Impact on Society and Culture
SOC 4354, Sociology of Business and Work Settings
4) Independent Study Course: Students seeking the certificate must complete an independent study course (3 credit hours) in which a research paper will be written focusing upon some aspect of international affairs. The topic should be approved in advance by the Center for International Studies.
Latin American Studies Certificate
1) Thirteen credit hours or the equivalent in Spanish.
2) Either HIST 1051, Latin American Civilization, or HIST 1052, Mexican Civilization, or
SPANISH 3211, Hispanic Culture and Civilization: Spanish America.
3) A total of 12 hours from at least three of the following areas:
Area 1: Anthropology
ANTHRO 2134, Archaeology of the Inca, Aztec, and MayaArea 2: History
HIST 1052, Mexican Civilization
HIST 2051, History of Latin America: To 1808
HIST 2052, History of Latin America: Since 1808
HIST 2097, History of SpainArea 3: Political Science
POL SCI 2530, Political Systems of South America
POL SCI 2540, Political Systems of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
POL SCI 3595, Studies in Comparative Politics (when appropriate to Latin America)
Area 4: Spanish
SPANISH 3211, Hispanic Culture and Civilization: Spanish America
SPANISH 3281, Introduction to Hispanic Literature: Spanish America
SPANISH 4345, Spanish-American Literature of the Twentieth Century
SPANISH 4351, Spanish-American Fiction in the Twentieth Century
4) Independent Study Course: Students seeking the certificate must complete an independent study course (three credit hours) in which a research paper will be written focusing upon some aspect of Latin American Studies. The topic should be approved in advance by the Center for International Studies.
Graduate Certificate in International Studies
A Graduate Certificate in International Studies is a program of study featuring advanced multidisciplinary course work designed for individuals, including teachers and other professionals, who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of international and cross-cultural affairs. The Certificate is sponsored by the Center for International Studies and the Departments of Economics, History, Foreign Languages and Literatures, and Political Science. A broad set of course offerings is available in these and other departments, with the flexibility for students to tailor the program to their particular interests and needs. The program has been developed as a vehicle for bringing together the resources of a distinguished faculty in international studies and for providing an opportunity for further graduate learning. Applicants to the Certificate program must meet the general requirements for admission to Graduate School as explained in the graduate study section of this Bulletin. The Certificate is awarded after completion of 18 hours, including a minimum of 12 hours drawn from a list of core courses and an additional six hours selected from a wide variety of offerings in eight different disciplines. No more than 12 hours may be from any one discipline. Students may simultaneously earn a graduate degree and count credits earned in their degree program toward the Certificate when appropriate.
Requirements
Students must complete at least 12 hours chosen from the following list of core courses:
Business Administration
FINANCE 6580, International Finance, Investment, and Commercial Relations
LOG OM 5381, International Logistics and Operations Management
ACCTNG 5480, International AccountingEconomics
ECON 5300, International Trade
ECON 5301, International FinanceHistory
HIST 6112, Readings in European History Since 1715
HIST 6113, Readings in East Asian History
HIST 6114, Readings in Latin American History
HIST 6115, Readings in African HistoryPolitical Science
POL SCI 6450, Proseminar in Comparative Politics
POL SCI 6451, Seminar in Comparative Politics
POL SCI 6480, Proseminar in International Relations
POL SCI 6481, Seminar in International Relations
POL SCI 6488, Studies in International RelationsSociology
SOC 5410, Comparative Social StructuresStudents must complete an additional six hours chosen from the following:
Economics
ECON 3300, International Economic Analysis
ECON 4980, Special ReadingsEnglish
ENGL 4920, Major Works Of European FictionHistory
HIST 4001, Special Readings [when appropriate]Foreign Languages and Literature
FRENCH 4362, Nineteenth-Century French Novel
FRENCH 4371, Twentieth-Century French Novel
FRENCH 4375, Modern French Theatre
SPANISH 4310, Spanish Literature from 1898-1939
SPANISH 4315, Spanish Literature from 1939 to Present
SPANISH 4320, Realism and Naturalism in the Nineteenth Century Spanish Novel
SPANISH 4321, Poetry and Drama of the Nineteenth Century
SPANISH 4345, Spanish-American Literature of the Twentieth Century
SPANISH 4351, Spanish-American Fiction in the Twentieth Century
Music
M H L T 4250, Music of the Romantic Period
M H L T 4260, Music from 1900 to the PresentPolitical Science
POL SCI 4510, Comparative Public Policy and Administration
POL SC 4850, International Law
POL SC 6485, Directed Readings and Research in International Relations
Note: Students may not count both BUS AD 6580 and BUS AD 3580. No more than 12 credit hours may be from any one discipline.