HSSA: Social Science(S) (SOC)

Examines the foundations of sociology, paying particular attention to how humans shape and give meaning to the world in which we live.

Introduces International Studies as an interdisciplinary field of inquiry and scholarship. Students will explore multiple disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and arts, applying their analytical and interpretive frameworks to global regions, cultural institutions, and sociohistorical processes important to today’s world events and contemporary debates. As an inherently interdisciplinary course, Introduction to International Studies can be taken for either humanities (H) or social science (S) credit. Same as SOC S199; students may not receive credit for both.

Examines a selected topic in one of the HSSA disciplines in depth. A particular offering may require a prerequisite.

Reviews methodologies employed in International Studies and in the HSSA discipline[s] in which the student and advisor will be working, and directs students toward approval of a senior project proposal. Required of all International Studies double majors.

Directed study leading to completion of a senior project that demonstrates the ability to pursue independent intellectual inquiry. Required of all International Studies double majors.

Allows for individual study of an HSSA topic selected by the instructor and the student(s). A plan of study, regular meetings with the instructor, and a major term project are required.