The International Studies Concentration consists of four components:
1. One core course in politics – an introductory international relations or international politics course:
Politics 120 (Introduction to International Relations) or 121 (International Politics)
2. One core course in economics:
Econ 209 Economic Development or
Econ 210 Economic Development in Latin America or
Econ 227 International Trade and Finance or
Econ 326 International Trade and Economics 327 International Finance
3. The fourth semester (or equivalent) of one appropriate modern foreign language course or certification by the Chair of the appropriate language department
4. A minimum of five additional courses from the International Studies Concentration course list – these courses deal with non-U.S. regions or countries in the contemporary period and non-Western regions in the historical period.
With the help of an International Studies Concentration advisor, the student will develop a program of courses from the list. These will include at least three social science courses in addition to the two core courses and one of these will be taken at the 300/400 level.
Study abroad is strongly encouraged. At least four out of the eight (core and additional) courses must be completed at Oberlin College or in Oberlin programs such as the London or Oberlin-in-Europe programs.
Any student regardless of major or minor can pursue an International Studies Concentration. The International Studies Concentration does not substitute for a major or minor. Its completion will be noted on the student’s final transcript along with majors, minors, and honors. Students wishing to pursue this concentration should consult with a member of the International Studies Concentration Committee.
Further information about the International Studies Concentration requirements, the committee, declaration form, and course list, is available online at www.oberlin.edu/instudnt.