https://catalog.pcc.edu/programsanddisciplines/internationalstudies/
The courses included in PCC's Global Studies Focus Award foster a rich understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the world. Students who successfully complete a minimum of four courses for a total of twelve credits or more from the Global Studies Focus Award requirements have the distinction of receiving a Global Studies Focus Award, which recognizes a foundation in international studies. These studies encourage broader reflections about the nature of culture and how it shapes everything from worldview to everyday life. Above all the curriculum enables students to develop a multidimensional perspective on the world, its many cultures, as well as their own life experiences. Students earning a Focus Award will be in a position to apply these perspectives and demonstrate cultural understanding to prospective employers and transfer colleges. This award is especially useful for students seeking to minor or major in International Studies at Portland State University, as well as other institutions offering and internationally-focused major or minor.
For questions about the Global Studies Focus Award, please contact the Chair of the Internationalization Steering Committee (https://www.pcc.edu/internationalization).
Students who are applying for the Global Studies Focus Award should fill out the online application form.
Global Studies Focus Award Requirements
Students must complete four courses for a total of twelve credits or more:
1) INTL 201: Introduction to International Studies.
2) a course from the Global Arts & Letters list.
3) a course from the Global Social Science list.
4) a course from either Global Arts & Letters or Global Social Science list.
In addition to the formal coursework outlined above, students are strongly encouraged to expand their learning beyond the classrooms by attending internationally-focused events on campus and in the community and by participating in a study abroad program. Those who do will be extremely well prepared to transfer to the International Studies program at the bachelor's and graduate levels.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required course | ||
| INTL 201 | Introduction to International Studies | 4 |
| Global Social Science Courses | ||
| ATH 103 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 4 |
| ATH 207 | 4 | |
| ATH 208 | World Ethnography | 4 |
| ATH 209 | Culture, Change, and the Individual | 4 |
| ATH 212 | Introduction to Shamanism | 4 |
| ATH 214 | Environment, Animals, and Culture | 4 |
| EC 221 | Globalization and International Relations | 4 |
| GEO 105 | Human Geography | 4 |
| GEO 106 | World Regional Geography | 4 |
| GEO 202 | Geography of Europe | 4 |
| GEO 204 | Geography of Middle East | 4 |
| GEO 209 | Climate Change and Human Systems | 4 |
| GEO 212 | Geography of Global Issues | 4 |
| GEO 215 | Geography of Latin America | 4 |
| GEO 230 | Geography of Race & Ethnicity | 4 |
| GEO 250 | Geography of Africa | 4 |
| HST 101 | History of Western Civilization: Ancient to Medieval | 4 |
| HST 101H | 4 | |
| HST 102 | History of Western Civilization: Medieval to Modern | 4 |
| HST 102H | 4 | |
| HST 103 | History of Western Civilization: Modern Europe | 4 |
| HST 103H | 4 | |
| HST 104 | History of the Middle East | 4 |
| HST 105 | History of India and South Asia | 4 |
| HST 106 | History of China | 4 |
| HST 107 | History of Korea and Japan | 4 |
| HST 270 | History of Mexico | 4 |
| HST 271 | History of Central America and the Caribbean | 4 |
| HST 284 | History of Africa | 4 |
| HST 285 | The Holocaust | 4 |
| HST 279 | 4 | |
| PS 204 | Comparative Political Systems | 4 |
| PS 205 | Global Politics: Conflict & Cooperation | 4 |
| PS 211 | Peace and Conflict | 4 |
| PS 220 | U.S. Foreign Policy | 4 |
| PS 221 | Globalization and International Relations | 4 |
| PS 225 | Political Ideologies: Idea Systems | 4 |
| PS 242 | Modern China and Its Neighbors | 4 |
| SOC 221 | Globalization and International Relations (SOC 221, PS 221 or EC 221 also meets requirements.) | 4 |
| WS 101 | Women's Studies | 4 |
| WS 201 | Intercultural Women's Studies | 4 |
| Global Arts & Letters Courses | ||
| ART 207 | History of Asian Art: Art and Architecture of India | 4 |
| ART 208 | History of Asian Art: Art and Architecture of China | 4 |
| ART 209 | History of Asian Art: Art and Architecture of Japan | 4 |
| CHLA 201 | Intro to Chicanx/Latinx Studies: Historical Perspectives | 4 |
| CHLA 202 | Intro to Chicanx/Latinx Studies: Contemporary Issues | 4 |
| CHLA 203 | Intro to Chicanx/Latinx Studies: Making Culture | 4 |
| CHN 201 | Second Year Chinese | 5 |
| CHN 202 | Second Year Chinese | 5 |
| CHN 203 | Second Year Chinese | 5 |
| CHN 260 | Chinese Culture | 3 |
| COMM 140 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| ENG 107 | Introduction to World Literature (Up to 16th-Century) | 4 |
| ENG 108 | Introduction to World Literature (16th-Century to Present) | 4 |
| ENG 207 | Literature of India | 4 |
| ENG 208 | Literature of China | 4 |
| ENG 209 | Literature of Japan | 4 |
| ENG 213 | Latin American Literature | 4 |
| ENG 217 | Literature of Genocide | 4 |
| FR 201 | Second Year French - First Term | 4 |
| FR 202 | Second Year French - Second Term | 4 |
| FR 203 | Second Year French - Third Term | 4 |
| GER 201 | Second Year German - First Term | 4 |
| GER 202 | Second Year German - Second Term | 4 |
| GER 203 | Second Year German - Third Term | 4 |
| JPN 201 | Second Year Japanese - First Term | 5 |
| JPN 202 | Second Year Japanese - Second Term | 5 |
| JPN 203 | Second Year Japanese - Third Term | 5 |
| JPN 260A | Japanese Culture | 3 |
| JPN 261A | 3 | |
| JPN 262A | Japanese Popular Culture | 3 |
| MUS 108 | Music as Culture | 4 |
| PHL 210 | Introduction to Asian Philosophy | 4 |
| R 201 | Asian Religions | 4 |
| R 210 | World Religions | 4 |
| RUS 201 | Second Year Russian - First Term | 5 |
| RUS 202 | Second Year Russian - Second Term | 5 |
| RUS 203 | Second Year Russian - Third Term | 5 |
| RUS 241 | Great Russian Writers-19th Century | 4 |
| RUS 242 | Great Russian Writers-20th Century | 4 |
| SPA 201 | Second Year Spanish - First Term | 4 |
| SPA 202 | Second Year Spanish - Second Term | 4 |
| SPA 203 | Second Year Spanish - Third Term | 4 |