The International Studies major at Shorter University is designed to prepare students for international careers and for the global challenges of life in the twenty-first century. As the globe shrinks and cultures collide, the demand for world citizens who can move between nations and across cultures will increase.

These world citizens must possess a knowledge base that will enable them to understand the histories and cultures of various regions of the world. But more importantly, these citizens must have an appreciation for cultural differences and an ability to understand such differences in order to create a better world and to live satisfying and fulfilling lives.

This major allows for considerable flexibility so that students may pursue a more specific career course in a second major or minor area. This flexibility can enhance the marketability of a graduate.

Unlike most other majors, the international studies major draws from across the college curriculum, offering students the opportunity to study in a variety of disciplines.

In addition to completing two introductory international studies courses, this major is organized around five thematic concentrations: Culture and Arts Global Environments History and Governmental Structures Worldviews and Belief Systems Regional Concentration (Study Abroad component) Most importantly, the international studies major is designed to move students toward global citizenship.

VIEW THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR CURRICULUM

PROGRAMMING & EVENTS

The Office of Campus Globalization oversees international students' affairs as well as campus globalization programs.

Fall 2011 Events coming soon!

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES FORUM - FALL 2010 International Studies is pleased to welcome Mrs. Sheila Schulte for this fall’s Global Perspectives Forum. Mrs. Schulte works in the Office of International Education at the Georgia Institute of Technology where she manages the services for over 3,800 international students and scholars. Sheila has worked in international education since 1995 in positions at the University of Iowa, the University of Idaho, and Emory University.

She served as Chair of the Georgia Association of International Educators from 2003-2004. She was the Georgia State Representative to NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Region VII from 2004-2007. Mrs. Schulte was the project lead for a NAFSA Collaborative Grant in 2006 that focused on intercultural communication training for the University System of Georgia. She is the current Membership Chair for NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

Wednesday September 22nd
Topic: “Understanding International Student Flows: Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going”
Download the powerpoint presentation

Time: 3 PM
Location: Austin Moses Room

Wednesday November 17th
Topic: “Defining Tomorrow's Global Citizen”

Time: 3 PM
Location: Austin Moses Room


Tuesday, November 16

International Film Series
Location: Sheffield-Thompson B
Time: 6.30 PM

Featured Film: We will be presenting a documentary called “Afghan Star”. This documentary follows contestants competing for cash and record deals (similar to “American Idol”).  In Afghanistan’s developing pop culture, this is extremely controversial, revolutionary, and sometimes dangerous.

This program is sponsored by the Department of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences.