18 courses with the subject IST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
IST 101World Regional Geography3
Interdisciplinary survey of world geography and cultures. Overview of the physical, political, and economic geography of world regions.
Introduction to ancient and modern Chinese culture as evident in literature, art, music, education, marriage, health care, and other areas. No knowledge of Chinese language required.
Cultural, historical, and literary contexts of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Introduction to medical terminology, principles, concepts, diagnosis and various therapeutic modalities. Ethnographic approach with some comparison of Chinese and Western medical theory and practice.
Introduction to ancient and modern Russian culture as evident in literature, art, music, education, marriage, health care, and other areas. No knowledge of Russian language required
Introduction to modern Japan, Japanese society and culture economy and business, politics and diplomacy. Offered only as part of the Japan summer program at Osaka International University.
Interdisciplinary introduction to modern American culture, geography, history, and society. Emphasis on multiculturalism, U.S. politics and government, economy, and business. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor required.
IST 323Civil Society in Cyberspace: The Internet in China3
Examination of China’s Internet Communications Technology revolution, exploring social, cultural, political, and economic implications of China’s transition in to a more information-rich and communication-intensive society.
This course provides understandings of the meaning and content of international security from both a theoretical and policy perspective. It will introduce the traditional concepts and ideas that underlie international security issues such as causes of war, deterrence, alliances, geopolitics, arms races, terrorism, and issues of nuclear proliferation. It also will introduce the non-traditional and emerging security challenges such as a global pandemic and cyber-attacks and cyber terrorism. Same as POL 367 and CYB 367 .
IST 377Comparative Criminal Justice: Study Abroad3
Comparative study of criminal justice institutions in other countries. Students will visit institutions and interact with professional in the agencies and facilities. Same as CRJ 377 .
The primary objective of the seminar is to help the students enhance analytic ability for the study of political dynamics and policy behaviors of the most intriguing political system in the world: China. The course examines the major aspects and functions of political systems, processes, and changes in China. The political system of China in the context of globalization attains prominent attention in the seminar as well. Same as POL 378
The primary objective of the seminar is to help the students enhance analytic ability for the study of the history and the political dynamics of the most intriguing system in the world: two Koreas. After a brief introduction to cultural background and history from approximately the late 1800s, the course will discuss the key historical phenomena that have been influential in Korea’s evolution until the division of the two Koreas. The course then examines and compares the major aspects and functions of political systems, processes, and changes (general patterns of similarities and differences) in both South and North Korea. Same as POL 383 and HIS 383
This course attempts to gauge the likelihood that particular countries may suffer a catastrophic economic and/or political collapse. We examine sources of risk, methodologies used to determine levels of risk, and methods of mitigating risks. Same as POL 465 .
IST 470International Studies - Internship (3 to 6)
Guided experience in international firm or agency. Written reports and periodic meetings with advisor and field supervisor. Prerequisite(s); if any: Upper level standing and permission of instructor and division dean.
Guided experience in a Japanese business or government office. Written reports, readings, and periodic meetings with advisor and field supervisor. Offered only as part of the Japan summer program at Osaka International University.
In depth exploration of an international problem. Individual independent study based on a plan submitted by student. (No more than three hours in any semester.) Refer to College regulations concerning independent study for guidelines.