IAS 207 - Crossing Borders

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Washington University in St Louis

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This course is an introduction to basic theoretical and critical issues of International and Area Studies. The course covers three influential books-Orientalism by Edward Said, Imagined Communities by Benedict Anderson, and The Clash of Civilizations by Samuel Huntington-as well as four major topics in IAS (migration, globalization, social science methodologies, and the idea of culture). Students are expected to develop a critical vocabulary and a theoretical basis with which to address international issues across different world regions and academic disciplines. Because this course is meant as an introduction to all IAS majors and minors, students are encouraged to take it as early as possible and no later than fall of their junior year. Prerequisite: none. This course is mandatory for all IAS majors and minors in any track and must be taken for credit.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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