Concentrations in the International Studies' Major
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Students have the option of choosing a concentration within the International Studies major. Because the major is so broad, students can elect a regional concentration or a policy or functional concentration in order to develop a greater degree of specialization in that area. Students electing to do a concentration should work out a proposed curriculum plan with a relevant advisor in the International Studies Program. Forms can be obtained from the director of the program. A regional concentration requires completion of the following: 1. Four courses dealing with a specific region. Courses appropriate to each region are listed under the area studies concentrations. At least two of those courses should be taken at Colby. 2. There must be a coordination of area specialization with study abroad. 3. There must be a coordination of the language requirement with foreign study where Colby offers an appropriate program. 4. Students must complete a seminar project or independent study in the senior year that addresses issues in the chosen area. Policy or Functional Concentrations Five tracks have been established for policy concentrations:
Each track requires at least four courses designated as relevant to the respective field plus a seminar or an independent senior project relevant to the chosen specialization. |