The goal of the International Economics content area is to prepare students for international careers that require economic skills and knowledge. The foundation that students develop in international economic theory, applications, systems and policy also prepares them for the further study of economics.
A preliminary background in economics, including introductory courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics, is required for students pursuing the International Economics content area.
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The International Politics content area is designed to equip students with a thorough understanding of the interaction of nation-states and other actors in the international arena. Contemporary, historical and cultural factors that influence international behavior are emphasized. Students master basic theories and methods currently used in the field and will gain practice in applying them to policy formulation and analysis.
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The International and Comparative Law content area presents courses on the legal systems of both China and the United States, as well as courses that look at legal structures and behavior in the transnational arena. Students develop an understanding of the legal basis of international relations and insight into how the legal traditions of China and the United States shape the behavior of the two countries.
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The Chinese Studies content area is designed to provide advanced study of Chinese history, culture and society. It will prepare students for further study of Chinese history, politics, society and culture and careers requiring sophisticated knowledge of China. Many of the courses in this content area are cross-listed with the three disciplinary content area.
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