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Faculty

Joel Glassman, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Political Science. Director
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Allan W. Bird, The Eiichi Shibusawa-Seigo Arai Professor in Japanese Studies and Professor of Management
Ph.D., University of Oregon
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
Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin, The Smurfit-Stone Professor in Irish Studies and Professor of Music
Ph.D., The Queen’s University of Belfast
E. Wendy Saul, The Dr. Allen B. and Mrs. Helen S. Shopmaker Professor for Education in cooperation with Springboard to Learning and Professor of Education
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Eamonn Wall, The Smurfit-Stone 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

Africana Studies Certificate
Students seeking the Africana studies certificate have two options: an emphasis in African studies and an emphasis in African diaspora studies.

I. African Studies:

1) At least one course in two of the following areas for a total of 9 hours:

Anthropology
ANTHRO 2124, Cultures of Africa

Art and Art History
ART HS 1105, Introduction to The Arts of Africa

History
HIST 1061, African Civilization to 1800
HIST 1062, African Civilization Since 1800

Political Science
POL SCI 2580, African Politics

2) One course in two of the following areas, for a total of 6 hours:

Anthropology
ANTHRO 3235, Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Contemporary Perspective

History
HIST 2062, West Africa Since 1800

3) An independent study course (3 hours) in which a research paper will be written on some aspect of African Studies

II. African Diaspora Studies

An approved course in African diaspora studies, three hours.

One course from each of the following areas for a total of 6 hours.

AFRICA

Anthropology
ANTHRO 2124, Cultures of Africa

History
HIST 1061, African Civilization to 1800
HIST 1062, African Civilization Since 1800

DIASPORA

Communication
COMM 3332, Intercultural Communication

Anthropology
ANTHRO 1005, Human Origins

History
HIST 1003, African-American History
HIST 1063, The African Diaspora to 1800
HIST 1064, The African Diaspora Since 1800
HIST 2017, African-American History: From Civil Rights to Black Power

At least one course from each of the following areas for a total of 6 hours:

AFRICA

Anthropology
ANTHRO 3235, Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Contemporary Perspective

Art and Art History
ART HS 1105, Introduction to the Arts of Africa

History
HIST 2062, West Africa Since 1800

Political Science
POL SCI 2580, African Politics

DIASPORA
Communication COMM 3332, Intercultural Communication

English
ENGL 1700, Afro-American Literature

History
HIST 2015, Topics in African-American History
HIST 2063, African Diaspora to 1800
HIST 2064, African Diaspora Since 1800

Music
M H L T 1060, Introduction to African-American Music

Political Science
POL SCI 2320, African Americans and the Political System

* Psychology
PSYCH 4392, Selected Topics in Psychology: African American Psychology

Sociology
SOC 4360, Sociology of Minority Groups

*Note: Students should take PSYCH 4392 only when the African American Psychology topic is offered.

East Asian Studies Certificate

1) First- and second-year Chinese, Japanese, Korean, 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:

Art and Art History

ART HS 1110, The Arts of Japan
ART HS 4408, Topics in Asian Art

History

HIST 2031, Modern Japan: 1850 to Present
HIST 2032, Modern China: 1800 to Present
*HIST 4004, Senior Seminar
* Note Students should take HIST 4004 only when the topic is appropriate to East Asia.

Music

M H L T 1090, Non-Western Music II

Philosophy

PHIL 1120, Asian Philosophy

Political Science

POL SCI 2550, East Asian Politics
*POL SCI 3590, Studies in Comparative Politics
*POL SCI 3890, Studies in International Relations
*Note Students should take POL SCI 3590 or POL SCI 3890 only when the specific topic is appropriate.

An independent study course (3 hours) in which a research paper will be written on some aspect of East Asian studies.

European Studies Certificate

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.

Art and Art History

ART HS 2235, Italian and Northern European Renaissance Art
ART HS 2245, Baroque Art and Architecture
ART HS 4435, Topics in Renaissance Art
ART HS 4445, Topics in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century European Art
ART HS 4455, Topics in Modern Art

English

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 Fiction

History

HIST 1031, Topics in European Civilization: Emergence of Western Europe to 1715
HIST 2086, The Age of Reformation
HIST 2092, Europe 1900 - 1950: War and Upheaval
HIST 2093, Europe, 1950 - Present: Peace and Prosperity
HIST 3085, The Age of the Renaissance

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 4341, Seventeenth-Century French Theatre and Poetry
FRENCH 4342, Seventeenth-Century French Prose
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 Theatre

German
GERMAN 2150, European Literature in Translation: Special Topics
GERMAN 3201, Introduction to German Literature
GERMAN 3202, The German Novelle and Drama
GERMAN 3210, German Culture and Civilization

Spanish
SPANISH 4310, Spanish Literature from 1898 to 1939
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 Age

Music

M H L T 4220, Music of the Renaissance
M H L T 4230, Music of the Baroque
M H L T 4240, Music of the Classic Period
M H L T 4250, Music of the Romantic Period

Philosophy

PHIL 3303, Early Modern Philosophy
PHIL 3304, Kant and Nineteenth-Century Philosophy
PHIL 3305, Twentieth-Century Philosophy

Political Science

POL SCI 2510, The Politics of European Union
POL SCI 2560, Russia and the New Republics
*POL SCI 3590, Leadership and the Global Gender Gap
*POL SCI 3890, Studies in International Relations
*POL SCI 4510, Comparative Public Policy and Administration
*Note Students should take POL SCI 3590, 3890, or 4510 only when the topic is appropriately European.

An independent study course (3 hours) in which a research paper will be written on some aspect of European studies.

Greek Studies Certificate
Students seeking the Greek Studies Certificate must complete both a language studies component and a focus area component. Courses are 3 credit hours unless noted otherwise.

I. Greek Language. Students must complete at least 9 credit hours from the following courses.

Ancient Greek
GRK ANC 1001, Ancient Greek 1 (5)
GRK ANC 1002, Ancient Greek 2 (5)
GRK ANC 2101, Intermediate Ancient Greek Language and Culture
GRK ANC 2151, Special Readings (1-3)
GRK ANC 2190, Greek and Latin in English Today

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 2150, Modern Greek Literature in Translation
GRK MOD 2190, Special Readings (1-3)

II. Focus Area. Students must complete at least 9 credit hours in one of the following focus areas.

1. Literature and Culture

Anthropology
ANTHRO 4350, Special Study*

English
ENGL 1200, Myth

History
HIST 1030, The Ancient World
HIST 2115, Greek History and Culture (same as ANTHRO 2115 and GK MOD 2772)

Modern Greek
GRK MOD 2150, Modern Greek Literature in Translation**
GRK MOD 2190, Special Readings (1-3)**

Music History and Literature
MUSIC 4270, A History of Byzantine Music and Hymnography

Philosophy
PHIL 3301, Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 4401, Plato
PHIL 4402, Aristotle

2. Archaeology and Art History

Anthropology
ANTHRO 2190, Special Topics in Archaeology*
ANTHRO 4309, Archaeological Field School (3-6)*
ANTHRO 4350, Special Study (1-3)*

Art History
ART HS 2211, Art and Archaeology of the Ancient World
ART HS 2212, Greek Art and Archaeology
ART HS 4411, Topics in Ancient Art and Archaeology*
ART HS 3390, Special Study (1-10)*
ART HS 4490, Special Study (1-10)*
Notes:
*Must be taken only when appropriate to Greek Studies.
**These courses will count for either the language requirement or the focus area requirement but not for both.

International Business Certificate

1) Students must complete a minimum of 12 hours in the Business Internship Program in London or in some other approved overseas study program.

2) One course from Area 1 and one from Area 2 a total of six hours.

Business Administration

FINANCE 3580, International Corporate Finance
MGMT 3689, International Business and Society
MKTG 3787, Marketing in the European Union

International Studies

ECON 3320, Economic Development
POL SCI 3830, International Political Economy
POL SCI 3890, Studies in International Relations (International Relations of East Asia )
SOC 3241, Globalization and its impact on Society and Culture
SOC 4354, Sociology of Business and Work Settings

In lieu of a course from the International Studies Area, students may substitute one course (3 hours) at the advanced level of a foreign language. Advanced level is defined as a course beyond the 13 hour introductory language sequence.

3) An independent study course is not required for this certificate option.

Note: Students participating in other approved overseas study programs such as Hogeschool Holland Business School, Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Saint Etienne, or Université Jean Moulin, may also qualify to apply 12 credit hours toward the International Business Certificate.

Latin American Studies Certificate

1) Thirteen credit hours or the equivalent in Spanish.

2) Either HIST 1051, Latin American Civilization, or
SPANISH 3211, Hispanic Culture and Civilization: Spanish America.

3) A total of 12 hours from at least three of the following areas:

Anthropology

ANTHRO 2134, Archaeology of the Inca, Aztec, and Maya

Art and Art History

ART HS 1103, Pre-Columbian Art of Mexico and Central America

History

HIST 2051, History of Latin America: To 1808
HIST 2052, History of Latin America: Since 1808

Political Science

POL SCI 2530, Political Systems of South America
POL SCI 2540, Political Systems of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
*POL SCI 3590, Studies in Comparative Politics
* Note Students should take POL SCI 3590 only when the topic is appropriate to Latin America.

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

An independent study course (3 hours) in which a research paper will be written on some aspect of Latin American 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 Accounting

Economics
ECON 5300, International Trade
ECON 5301, International Finance

History
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 History

Political 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 Relations

Sociology
SOC 5410, Comparative Social Structures

Students must complete an additional six hours chosen from the following:

Economics
ECON 3300, International Economic Analysis
ECON 4980, Special Readings

English
ENGL 4920, Major Works Of European Fiction

History
HIST 4001, Special Readings [when appropriate]

Foreign Languages and Literature
FRENCH 4362, Nineteenth-Century French Novel
FRENCH 4365, Modern French Poetry
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 Present

Political 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.