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INTL 100 - INDEPENDENT STUDY: INTERNATIONAL STUDIES |
Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study International Studies Department |
INTL 127 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL STUDIES |
An introduction to the complex political, economic, and social interactions between governments, cultures, individuals, and other forces in the world. Topics will include social change and modernization, peace and war, rich nations vs. poor, and the global environment and community. Documentary films and guest speakers will be included in the course.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Course International Studies Department |
INTL 198 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
This course designation describes a transfer course from another institution where an equivalency to a Ramapo College course has not been determined. Upon convener evaluation, this course ID may be changed to an equivalent of a Ramapo College course or may fulfill a requirement.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department |
INTL 199 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
This course designation is used to describe a transfer course from another institution which has been evaluated by the convener. A course with this course number has no equivalent Ramapo course. It may fulfill a requirement or may count as a free elective.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department |
INTL 200 - INDEPENDENT STUDY: INTERNATIONAL STUDIES |
Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study International Studies Department |
INTL 204 - PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF ASIA |
This course will introduce students both to the peoples and cultures of various regions of Asia, and to the ways in which Western knowledge of Asia has been constructed. The course will focus on one of the three major regions of Asia: East Asia, South East Asia or South Asia.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
INTL 214 - ISLAM,POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS |
In this course we study Islam as a religion and an ideology, the political dynamics in Muslim World, Islamic governments and movements, Muslims' perceptions of and encounters with the West, and the impact of these perceptions and interactions on the international system. This course is cross-listed with POLI 214.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Political Science Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
INTL 230 - CONTEMPORARY SOUTH ASIA |
This course introduces students to contemporary social issues in South Asia to the peoples and cultures of South Asia, the countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Together, the populations of these countries make up about a quarter of the world's population. The course will first explore key features of society in South Asia: caste, family, gender and religion, then move on to examine political and economic issues, such as development, democratization and conflict.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, WRITING INTENSIVE |
INTL 235 - CHINESE CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION |
A brief introduction to the history and culture of China from 16th century B.C. to 1919 A.D. It will give students a grasp of major political and social events, the development of culture, literature, and art in China during this long period of 4,000 years. The course will be an indispensable guide to Chinese civilization.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
INTL 250 - CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS |
This course will examine the role and impact of evolving international institutions and structures on various international human rights problems and issues such as genocide, poverty, torture and other denials of fundamental human rights. An emphasis will be placed on examining what strategies work to better protect human rights. This course fulfills an International Issues category General Education requirement because it provides "a context through which students learn to interpret and critically analyze recent world events, focusing on the coordination of economic, cultural, social, and political activities. Courses will examine the increasing interconnectedness of nations and peoples throughout the 20th and 21st centuries." It also fulfills requirements in the International Studies and Political Science majors.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: MJ-Amer-Race & Ethnicity, MJ-Amer-Amer in the World, OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, MJ-INTL-Global Issues Conc |
INTL 255 - THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF NORTH AMERICA |
A study of the economic integration of North America between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico. This focus on the North American Region will include the politics, economics, geography, people, and the business environment of the three countries. The proposed North American Free Trade Agreement, including the debates on U.S. approval by Congress during the Presidential campaign of 1992, will be a significant part of the course material.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: MJ-Amer-Amer in the World |
INTL 282 - CONTEMPORARY MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA |
Formerly: INTL 382. This course studies political institutions, political dynamics, ethno-religious conflicts, state system, historical/colonial background, revolutionary upheavals, political economy, the impact of culture and religion on politics, and external relations of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
MENA is a geographic area covering large parts of Africa and Southwest Asia. The traditional definitions of the MENA, however, included only a handful of countries located in Southwest Asia with Egypt as the only country representing Africa. But MENA is a much larger geopolitical and cultural area. The spread of Islam, centuries of domination by Arabs, Turks, and the Persians, and the enduring impact of their cultures and languages well justify a new and more realistic definition of MENA. The new definition to which this course subscribes includes the old designation plus parts of the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the entire North Africa. However, because of time constraint, most of countries located in Central Asia and the Caucasus will fall outside the scope of this course.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, MJ-INTL-Area Studies-Africa |
INTL 283 - CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICA |
This course is designed to introduce students to the politics, culture and socio-economic realities of contemporary Latin America. Major themes of the course include patterns of political violence, democratization, US influence, race and economic transformation. The approach includes detailed case studies of countries as well as exploration of broad trends in the region. The course is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing especially on insights from political science, anthropology, sociology, public health, human rights advocates, and economics.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
INTL 290 - TOPICS: |
The descriptions and topics of this course changes from semester-to-semester, as well as from instructor-to-instructor. Prerequisite: varies with the topic offered.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department |
INTL 298 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
This course designation describes a transfer course from another institution where an equivalency to a Ramapo College course has not been determined. Upon convener evaluation, this course ID may be changed to an equivalent of a Ramapo College course or may fulfill a requirement.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department |
INTL 299 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
This course designation is used to describe a transfer course from another institution which has been evaluated by the convener. A course with this course number has no equivalent Ramapo course. It may fulfill a requirement or may count as a free elective.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department |
INTL 300 - INDEPENDENT STUDY: INTERNATIONAL STUDIES |
Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student Interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 8.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 8.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study International Studies Department |
INTL 310 - CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS |
An in-depth examination of 3-4 contemporary issues in international relations. The case studies selected will vary each time the course is offered. Possible issues include: the Mid East, nuclear weapons, economical development, the global environment, and the role of the media in foreign policy. This is an advanced course designed for students with a background and interest in international relations.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: MJ-Amer-Amer in the World, MJ-AMER-America in the World, MJ-AMER-Advanced Cat Elective, MJ-INTL-Global Issues Conc |
INTL 312 - CHINESE CINEMA: HISTORY AND POLITICS |
This course will explore major social issues in traditional and contemporary China through the themes presented in the movies. It will also examine the political influence over film production. A number of films will be selected and analyzed from historical, political, and cultural perspectives in conjunction with the instructor's lectures.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, MJ-INTL-Area Studies-Asia |
INTL 314 - SPANISH CINEMA |
This course introduces students to the history of the Spanish film industry before the onset of the Spanish Civil War, during the Spanish Civil War and after The Spanish Civil War. A selection of Spanish films will be viewed and analyzed from their historical, sociological, and political points of view. The artistic, cultural and lexical aspects of the films will be also an important part of class discussions. We will learn why some Luis Bunuel's movies were not filmed in Spain but in Mexico. We will be acquainted with the effects of the war from 1936 until late 20th century Spain.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-TOPICS ARTS&HUMANATIES, MJ-INTL-Area Studies-Europe, MJ-INTL-Area Stds-Latin Amer |
INTL 315 - FRENCH CINEMA |
This course introduces students to the specific forms of French cinema at different periods. A selection of films, exemplifying great French directors (Carne, Gance, Renoir, Resnais, Truffaut, etc.) will be discussed in their historical, social, and artistic contexts. The language and culture aspects of these productions will also be stressed. The films will be shown with English subtitles. Both French and English may be used in class activities. Students who choose to do all their essays and papers in French may use their credits as part of the French minor.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-TOPICS ARTS&HUMANATIES, MJ-INTL-Area Studies-Europe |
INTL 318 - ITALIAN CINEMA |
The development of cinema in Italy; its rebirth after World War II; and the achievements of major directors (Visconti, Rossellini, DeSica, Fellini, Wertmuller, and others) will be studied. The films will be discussed in their historical, social, and artistic contexts. The language and cultural aspects of these productions will also be stressed. Films will be shown with English subtitles. Both Italian and English may be used in class activities. Students who choose to do all their essays and papers in Italian may use their credits as part of the Italian minor.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-TOPICS ARTS&HUMANATIES, MJ-INTL-Area Studies-Europe |
INTL 320 - ITALIAN CULTURE AND SOCIETY |
This course will provide students with an in-depth overview and analysis of the events and issues that have shaped contemporary Italy and the lives of Italians. We will examine topics such as regionalism, language, social and political cultures, the Church, feminism, resistance, organized crime, literature, cinema, the mass media, music, fashion and style and the impact global trends have had on Italian culture. American stereotypes of Italy and Italians will also be addressed. Students will be encouraged to particpate actively in classroom discussions. Upon completion of this course, students will have acquired a sufficient appreciation of modern Italian culture and an analytical framework suitable to addressing and understanding complex cultural issues in Italy with a certain depth and sophistication.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-TOPICS ARTS&HUMANATIES, MJ-INTL-Area Studies-Europe |
INTL 337 - HUMAN RIGHTS IN LATIN AMERICA |
This course examines patterns of human rights abuse in Latin America over the last 40 years, as well as how to governments, non-governmental organizations, and people of the region have fought back against such abuses. This course fulfills an International Issues category General Education requirement because it provides "a context through which students learn to interpret and critically analyze recent world events, focusing on the coordination of economic, cultural, social, and political activities. Courses will examine the increasing interconnectedness of nations and peoples throughout the 20th and 21st centuries."
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
INTL 339 - U.S.- LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS |
This course examines the complex relationship between the US and Latin America. Though we begin with an examination of this relationship in 19th century, the focus of the course is on the Cold War and contemporary periods. Major themes include human rights, immigration, trade and economic relations, as well as diplomatic and cultural exchanges. We will examine not only how the US influences and impacts Latin America, but also how Latin America influences and impacts the US. This course fulfills an International Issues category General Education requirement because it provides "a context through which students learn to interpret and critically analyze recent world events, focusing on the coordination of economic, cultural, social, and political activities. Courses will examine the increasing interconnectedness of nations and peoples throughout the 20th and 21st centuries."
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department Course Attributes: MJ-Amer-Amer in the World, OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
INTL 388 - CO-OP/INTERNSHIP INTERNATIONAL STUDIES |
An academic program in which students are placed in work positions relevant to their academic majors and career goals. The program integrates academic work on-campus with supervised off-campus work experience in both the public and private sectors. Students may take up to two Co-ops in their academic career at Ramapo College. Students must be at least a Sophomore and have a 2.0 or better average to be eligible. Transfer students must have completed at least 16 credits at Ramapo.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Co-Op International Studies Department |
INTL 390 - TOPICS: |
The descriptions and topics of this course change from semester-to-semester, as well as from instructor-to-instructor. Prerequisite: varies with the topic offered.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department |
INTL 398 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
This course designation describes a transfer course from another institution where an equivalency to a Ramapo College course has not been determined. Upon convener evaluation, this course ID may be changed to an equivalent of a Ramapo College course or may fulfill a requirement.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department |
INTL 399 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
This course designation is used to describe a transfer course from another institution which has been evaluated by the convener. A course with this course number has no equivalent Ramapo course. It may fulfill a requirement or may count as a free elective.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department |
INTL 400 - INDEPENDENT STUDY: INTERNATIONAL STUDIES |
Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar?s Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study International Studies Department |
INTL 450 - GLOBAL ISSUES SEMINAR |
This course is the capstone for International Studies majors and has
three major components: thematic, professional, and research. In the thematic
component students will explore from an interdisciplinary perspective the
multiple dimensions of globalization and how people have responded to the
expansion of a capitalist economy through various political, social, and
cultural strategies. People around the world live and relate to each other in
countless ways, however some systems of interaction are more visible and powerful than others. By understanding these systems and how people function within them or resist them, students will gain a better understanding of international
processes work, the issues they influence, and how they may affect the lives of individuals. The course will draw from sources and theories in Anthropology, Communications, Economics, Geography, Law, Literature, Political Science, and Sociology.
Students will draw from the courses they have taken for their major to undertake a research project in an area of their interest using qualitative, quantitative, or both methods. Early in the course we will discuss the methodologies and map out a plan for the research project.
As the culmination of the students' experience in International Studies, the course will encourage students to explore the options available to them beyond graduation, including fellowships, graduate school, and career options. To prepare students for the next step in their professional lives, the course will have a professional development component.
This course will run as a discussion seminar where all students are required to participate.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Seminar International Studies Department Course Attributes: WRITING INTENSIVE |
INTL 498 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
This course designation describes a transfer course from another institution where an equivalency to a Ramapo College course has not been determined. Upon convener evaluation, this course ID may be changed to an equivalent of a Ramapo College course or may fulfill a requirement.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department |
INTL 499 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
This course designation is used to describe a transfer course from another institution which has been evaluated by the convener. A course with this course number has no equivalent Ramapo course. It may fulfill a requirement or may count as a free elective.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture International Studies Department |