International Studies
Associate in Arts Degree
The International Studies program provides students with the general education course work and global perspective needed to transfer to a similar program at a four-year institution. It is ideal for students whose career goals are in the fields of international affairs, diplomacy, world languages and cultures, teaching, research, or international business. This program also accommodates individuals seeking two years of college-level course work in the Liberal Arts.
For more information about International Studies, explore the tabs above or visit the Languages & ESL Department, where the program is housed.
AA International Studies
(P1160)
| General Education Foundation | ||
| Communication | 9 | |
| English Composition I | ||
| English Composition II | ||
| Speech Fundamentals | ||
| Math-Science-Technology | 12 | |
| Choose from General Education course list | ||
Mathematics | ||
Laboratory Science | ||
Technology | ||
| Social Science | 6 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Principles of Sociology | ||
| Humanities | 9 | |
Literature Survey Electives | ||
Choose from General Education course list | ||
| History | 6 | |
Choose from General Education course list | ||
| Diversity | 3 | |
SOC108 or SOC202 | ||
| General Education Foundation Credits | 45 | |
| International Studies Core | ||
| ISA-110 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Modern Language | 12 | |
| International Studies Core Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
James Hart
Chairperson, Languages and ESL
Associate Professor, Spanish, Intercultural Communication, and ESL
M.A., Montclair State University
B.A., American University
EH 120A 973-328-2486 jhart@ccm.edu
Nadir Kaddour
Professor, Languages and ESL
M.A., New York University
B.A., University of Algiers
EH 114 973-328-5406 nkaddour@ccm.edu
Courses
ISA-110. Intercultural Communication. 3 Credits.
LECT 3 hrs
This course explores the theory and practice of communication between individuals or groups from different cultures. Topics include a basic theoretical foundation in culture and communication, cultural values, worldview, verbal/nonverbal communication, cultural identity and intercultural competence.
ISA-215. A Survey of Islam. 3 Credits.
LECT 3 hrs
This course covers the central beliefs and practices of Islam, one of the major world religions. It analyzes passages in the Qur'an and their often varied interpretations among the Muslim community. It studies the life of the Prophet Muhammad and highlights of Muslim history, examines the divisions between Sunni and Shiite Muslims, explores diverse schools of Sharia (Islamic Law), and shows the large common ground Islam shares with Christianity and Judaism in its belief in one God, major prophets, stories and ethical beliefs. Finally, the course analyzes current events in Muslim countries, especially in the Middle East.
ISA-291. Special Topics - International Studies. 3 Credits.
LECT 3 hrs
This course is an examination of selected topics or issues in International Studies. Topics may differ each time the course is offered. Students should contact the department chair for further information.
Prerequisites: Permission of department chair.
ISA-292. Special Topics International Studies. 3 Credits.
LECT 3 hrs
This course is an examination of selected topics or issues in International Studies. Topics may differ each time the course is offered. Students should contact the department chair for further information.
Prerequisites: Permission of department chair.