International and Area Studies (IAS)

Undergraduate Courses

100-Level Courses


IAS 100 : Introduction to International Studies. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 100 : Introduction to International Studies. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

DESCRIPTION:

Academic expectations in the major and career orientation; review of campus resources; faculty presentations.


IAS 199R : Academic Internship: International. (.5-3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 199R : Academic Internship: International. (.5-3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

DESCRIPTION:

Nonsupervised undergraduate foreign internship.



200-Level Courses


IAS 201R : Cultural Survey. (.5-4:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 201R : Cultural Survey. (.5-4:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:	Performing group or ISP participant status.
DESCRIPTION:	Multidisciplinary survey of various countries and regions in preparation for extended experience abroad.

          : Cultural Survey-Europe.
          : Cultural Survey-Asia.
          : Cultural Survey-China.
          : Cultural Survey-Middle East.
          : Cultural Survey-USSR.
          : Cultural Survey-Eastern Europe.
          : Cultural Survey-Scandinavia.
          : Cultural Survey-England.
          : Cultural Survey-Africa.
          : Cultural Survey-South Pacific.
          : Cultural Survey: Japan.


IAS 220 : Introduction to Development Studies. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 220 : Introduction to Development Studies. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
DESCRIPTION:	Exploration of international development in non-formal education, micro-enterprises, community organizations; hunger, poverty, and other special problems in developing areas of the world.



300-Level Courses


IAS 301 : Kennedy Center Lecture Series. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 301 : Kennedy Center Lecture Series. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

DESCRIPTION:

Weekly lectures by national and international authorities on world affairs; designed as an introductory class for all David M. Kennedy Center majors.


IAS 351R : Model United Nations Preparation. (.5-3:ARR:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 351R : Model United Nations Preparation. (.5-3:ARR:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

DESCRIPTION:

Preparation for participating in MUN projects, on campus, in public schools, and at the United Nations in New York.


IAS 353R : Intercultural Outreach Preparation. (1-3:ARR:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 353R : Intercultural Outreach Preparation. (1-3:ARR:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	instructor's consent.
DESCRIPTION:	Developing abilities to prepare and share international understanding in public and private schools.


IAS 354R : Model Arab League Preparation. (.5:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 354R : Model Arab League Preparation. (.5:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F 1st block, W 2nd block
DESCRIPTION:	Understanding Middle Eastern governments and foreign policies. Preparation and attendance at the Model Arab League Conference.


IAS 360R : International Field Study Preparation. (.5-9:ARR:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 360R : International Field Study Preparation. (.5-9:ARR:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F 2nd block, W, Sp
DESCRIPTION:	Cross-cultural field research and survival with a regional emphasis and application.
NOTE:	For students preparing for International Field Studies and Internships or Study Abroad programs.


IAS 361 : Post-Fieldwork Analysis and Writing. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 361 : Post-Fieldwork Analysis and Writing. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:	IAS 360R.
DESCRIPTION:	Writing course designed to help students write a quality research paper


IAS 369R : International Internship Preparation. (1-3:0:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 369R : International Internship Preparation. (1-3:0:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
DESCRIPTION:	Orientation on cross-cultural communication, globalization, interfacing with internship providers, culture shock, international safety/health, and BYU policies abroad.
NOTE:	For students preparing to participate in an internship, field practicum, or experiential learning experience abroad.


IAS 380R : Cultural Proofs. (1-3:0:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 380R : Cultural Proofs. (1-3:0:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Independent research on cultural topics and intercultural communication.
NOTE:	For students studying abroad.


IAS 397R : Topics in International and Area Studies. (.5-3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 397R : Topics in International and Area Studies. (.5-3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:	Instructor's consent.
DESCRIPTION:	Study relating to current world problems.



IAS 399R : Academic Internship: International. (.5-9:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 399R : Academic Internship: International. (.5-9:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:	Acceptance into program.
DESCRIPTION:	Individualized work or volunteer experience in an international setting.
NOTE:	Class must be coordinated through International Study Programs.



400-Level Courses


IAS 421 : Seminar on Japanese Workplace: Society and Culture. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

IAS 421 : Seminar on Japanese Workplace: Society and Culture. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, Su
PREREQUISITE:	instructor's consent.
NOTE:	Required seminar for interns in the Japan seminar and intern program held only in Japan.

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