FULBRIGHT INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (FIIR)
Hoyt H. Purvis, Director of the Institute, 722 W. Maple, 575-2006
| Asian Studies | European Studies | Latin American Studies | Middle Easter Studies | Russian Studies |
The Fulbright Institute of International Relations is a center for study, research, and analysis of foreign policy and international affairs within the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The institute honors J. William Fulbright for his leadership in international relations and his lasting contributions to international education and better understanding among nations. In addition to instructional and research activities, the institute serves as a medium for international scholarly exchange and study programs, and sponsors conferences, seminars, public events, and publications on international relations.
The institute administers five interdisciplinary area studies programs: combined majors in European Studies, Latin American Studies, and Russian Studies, and minors in European Studies, Middle East Studies, and Asian Studies.
Students wishing to maximize their potential for academic, business, professional, or government careers related to one of these world regions may design a coherent set of courses in such departments as anthropology, art, communication, economics, foreign languages and literature, geography, history, journalism, music, philosophy, political science, and sociology. Advice on appropriate combinations of courses with other majors and individual approval of such combinations may be obtained from the appropriate program chairman. All course work necessary for any minimum required language competency may be used to fulfill college core requirements. Students are urged to begin their language study as soon as possible. Provision can be made to recognize language competency gained in other than formal course work. Intensive language study and study abroad are especially encouraged.
Asian Studies
Henry Tsai, Chair of Studies, 416 Old Main, 575-3001
Students interested in a minor in Asian Studies may take courses in the field as part of, or in addition to, their departmental majors. A minor in Asian Studies requires 18 hours of specified courses. It is recommended that the student take a minimum of one course from each of the following groups: ANTH 4513; ARHS 3903; GEOG 4003; HIST 3503, 4313, or 4323; WLIT 4273 or 4293; PLSC 3503 or 3513. Students are also encouraged to take foreign language courses in Chinese or Japanese. In addition, the following courses are recommended: ECON 3833 and SOCI 3013. Students should also complete at least three hours in AIST 4003, Asian Studies Colloquium.
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European Studies (EUST)
Raymond Eichmann, Chair of Studies, 425 Kimpel Hall, 575-2951
Courses in European studies, broadly defined as the study of the geography, culture, history, language, and politics of central Europe, including the British Isles, are offered by the following: Professors Bukey (history), Cory (German), DuVal (English), Eichmann (French), Gay (economics), Kennedy (history), McCartney (anthropology), Montgomery (English), Pritchett (Spanish), Purvis (journalism and political science), Ricker (German), Waligorski (political science), and Wilkie (English); Associate Professors Adler (philosophy), Bailey (communication), Davidson (geography), Detels (music), Dixon (geography), Edwards (philosophy), Hanlin (German), Hassell (French), Heffernan (English), Horton (Spanish), Locke (English); and Assistant Professors Booker (English), Jacobs (art), Senor (philosophy), and Sonn (history).
Students wishing to maximize their knowledge of European studies and wishing to prepare for graduate training and/or employment in the private sector or government in positions related to the area may earn a combined major in European studies together with a major in another discipline. Students are required to coordinate their academic programs both with their advisers in the major department and with the chairman of the European studies program. New students entering the program are required to notify both the major adviser and the chairman of studies of their intention to participate. Freshmen and sophomores considering this program are advised to begin their study of an appropriate foreign language as early as possible.
Program Requirements
Requirements for a Minor in European Studies: Students wishing to minor in European studies must fulfill the colloquium (EUST 4003) and language requirements described below under the requirements for the major, and must complete at least 12 hours from among the electives listed below. A maximum of six hours of electives may be submitted from any one department.
Requirements for a Major in European Studies:
Language Requirement: Students must complete the equivalent of a third year of French, German, or Spanish with at least one course beyond 2013 and the appropriate culture and civilization courses (FREN, GERM, or SPAN 4213). Three to six hours in an approved study abroad program in Europe may substitute for all or part of this requirement.
European Studies Colloquium: Students must complete at least three to six hours of European Studies Colloquium (EUST 4003).
Electives: Students must complete at least 18 hours of credit in addition to the language requirement and the colloquium (EUST 4003) from among the following or in individualized studies under the direction of faculty participating in the program. Students choosing to take individualized reading or directed research courses as part of the major or minor must obtain the approval of the director of the area studies program and their major adviser. In addition, the following conditions apply:
1. a maximum of nine hours may be submitted from any one
department; and
2. a maximum of six hours may be submitted from courses taken in the student's
major department.
The following courses may be taken in fulfillment of elective requirements:
Anthropology ANTH 4253, People and Cultures of the World Regions Art History ARHS 4873, Baroque Art ARHS 4883, 19th Century European Art ARHS 4893, 20th Century European Art Communication COMM 4363, British Public Address COMM 4753, Continental Film Economics ECON 4533, Comparative Economic Systems English (Any 3000- or 4000-level course in 18th, 19th, or 20th century British, Irish, Scots, or continental literature; any comparative literature course with significant European content) Foreign Languages (Any 3000- or 4000-level French, German, Italian or peninsular Spanish literature or civilization course) |
Geography GEOG 2203, Developed Nations (Provided course has significant European content.) GEOG 4243, Political Geography History HIST 3163, Great Britain Since 1688 HIST 3173, History of London HIST 3443, Modern Imperialism HIST 3533, World War II HIST 4103, Europe in the 19th Century HIST 4113, 20th Century Europe to 1939 HIST 4133, Society & Gender in Modern Europe HIST 4143, Intellectual History of Europe Since the Enlightenment HIST 4183, Great Britain 1780-1914 HIST 4193, Great Britain 1901-1982 HIST 4213, The Era of the French Revolution HIST 4223, France Since 1815 HIST 4243, Germany 1789-1918 HIST 4253, History of Germany 1918-1949 |
Humanities HUMN 4273, Romanticism HUMN 4913, Literary Reflec. on the Holocaust Music History MUHS 3703, History of Music to 1800 MUHS 3713, History of Music from 1800 to Present MUHS 4253, Special Topics in Music History (depending on topic) Philosophy PHIL 4033, Modern Phil-17th & 18th Cent PHIL 4043, 19th Century Philosophy PHIL 4063, 20th Century Continental Philosophy PHIL 4073, History of Analytic Philosophy Political Science PLSC 3553, Western European Politics PLSC 3963, Modern European Political Thought PLSC 4543, Government and Politics of Eastern Europe PLSC 4803, Foreign Policy Analysis |
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Latin American Studies (LAST)
James Frank Horton, Chair of Studies, 605 Kimpel Hall, 575-2951
Courses in the Latin American studies program are offered by the following faculty: James F. Horton (foreign languages, coordinator); professors Britton (economics), DuVal (English), Hehr (geography), McCartney (anthropology), Murray (economics), Pritchett (foreign languages), Purvis (journalism and political science), Williams (foreign languages); associate professors, Montgomery (journalism), Neuse (political science); and assistant professors Bell (foreign languages), Restrepo (foreign languages), and Ryan (political science).
Students interested in Latin America, and wishing to maximize their potential for academic, business, professional, or government careers related to the area, may earn a combined major in Latin American Studies together with a major in anthropology, geography, history, political science, or Spanish. Advice on appropriate combinations of Latin American Studies with other majors as well as individual approval of such combinations may be obtained from any member of the staff listed above. New students in this program must register their major with the program chair. Senior degree checks must be cleared with the program chair. Freshmen and sophomores considering this program are advised to begin their study of Spanish or Portuguese as early as possible. All course work necessary for the minimum required language competence may be used to fulfill general and group requirements for the bachelor's degree.
Program Requirements
Language Competence: The student must complete SPAN 2013 (or equivalent) or PORT 2013 (or equivalent). Subject to the four conditions for elective credit specified below, students with language competence in one language (Spanish or Portuguese) may, with the approval of the Department of Foreign Languages, choose competence level courses in the other language. Further functional work in Spanish and Portuguese as well as study and residence in a Latin American nation can serve to strengthen language competence and are therefore encouraged. Provisions are available for recognition of language skills gained by other means than formal course work taken at the University of Arkansas: See information under the entry for the Department of Foreign Languages.
Colloquium: The student must complete at least three hours in the interdepartmental colloquium, LAST 4003.
Electives: The student must complete 18 hours, in addition to the LAST Colloquium, in courses with specific Latin American content, or individualized study options under instructors teaching Latin American studies. These poss-ibilities are summarized in the list below, but subject to the following four conditions of distribution:
| 1. courses must be selected from at least three different departments; |
| 2. a maximum of nine hours may be submitted from courses taken in any one department; |
| 3. a maximum of six hours may be submitted from courses taken in the department of the student's principal academic major; and |
| 4. a course counted toward departmental major requirements may not also be counted toward requirements for the major in Latin American studies. |
The following courses and individualized study options may be counted toward elective course work requirements for a combined major in Latin American studies (for detailed descriptions please see the listings under the individual departmental headings):
Anthropology ANTH 3233, Prehistoric Peoples/Cultures of Mexico and Central America ANTH 448V, Individual Study in Anthropology Economics ECON 3843, Economic Development Geography GEOG 4013, Latin America GEOG 410V, Special Problems in Geography |
English ENGL 5043, Writing Workshop in Translation History HIST 3203, History of Latin America HIST 4403, Modern Latin America Political Science PLSC 3573, Governments and Politics of Latin America PLSC 394V, Readings in Political Science PLSC 4873, Inter-American Politics PLSC 5573, Political Change/Latin Amer |
Spanish SPAN 4133, Survey of Spanish-American Literature I SPAN 4223, Latin American Civilization SPAN 475V, Special Investigations SPAN 5123, Latin American Culture and Civilization SPAN 5363, Spanish American Literature (1492-1900) SPAN 5373, Twentieth Century Spanish-American Novel and Short Story SPAN 5383, Twentieth Century Spanish-American Poetry |
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Middle East Studies (MEST)
Adnan F. Haydar, Chair of Studies, 513 Kimpel Hall, 575-2951
Courses related to Middle East Studies are offered by the following faculty: Professors Haydar (Foreign Languages, Arabic and Comparative Literature, Chair of Studies), Adler (Philosophy); DuVal (English, Literary Translation); Edwards (Philosophy); Farah (History, Outreach), Graff (Geography); Kahf (Comparative Literature); Locke (Comparative Literature); Murray (Economics); Okruhlik (Political Science); Rose (Anthropology); Schilcher (History); Swedenberg (Anthropology), Tucker (History); Vanneman (Political Science); and Woods (History).
Students interested in the Middle East, and wishing to maximize their potential for academic business, professional, or government careers related to the area, may earn a major in Middle East Studies with a required second major in Anthropology, Economics, Foreign Languages, Geography, History, Journalism, and Political Science. New students entering the program are required to notify both the major advisor and the MEST chair of studies of their intention to participate. Freshmen and sophomores considering this program are advised to begin their study of a Middle East language as early as possible.
Students may also earn a minor in Middle East Studies.
Program Requirements
Requirements for a Major in MEST consist of 30 semester hours including a minimum of 12 hours in MEST core courses, with no more than 6 hours in any one discipline, 3 hours in MEST Colloquium (MEST 4003) and 6 hours (beyond the college language requirement) in the same MEST language. To attain a major in MEST, the student is required to have a second major in Anthropology, History, Political Science, Geography, Foreign Languages, Journalism or Economics. Up to 9 hours of Middle Eastern Studies courses in this major may be counted toward the MEST major.
Current MEST Core Courses
ANTH 4253 Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East GEOG 4033 Geography of the Middle East HIST 3033 Islamic Civilization HIST 4353 Middle East 600-1500 HIST 3043 History of the Modern Middle East HIST 3473 Israel and the Arabs in the 20th Century HIST 4373 Mongol and Mamluk 1250-1520 HIST 4393 The Ottoman Empire and Iran 1300-1722 HIST 4413 Women and Family in the Middle East Since 1800 |
HIST 4433 Social History of the Modern Middle East MEST 4003 Middle East Studies Colloquium PLSC 3523 Politics of the Modern Middle East PLST 4583 Political Economy of the Middle East PLSC 4593 Islam and Politics WLIT 3983/603 Modern Arabic Poetry WLIT 3983/603 Modern Arabic Literature in Translation WLIT 3983/603 Women and Arabic Literature |
Requirements for a Minor in Middle East Studies:
Total Hours Required: 18 beyond basic language requirement (fourth semester Arabic), as follows:
Language Requirement: (6 hours) Students must complete the equivalent of a third year of Arabic (6 hours above the basic four-semester language sequence). Three to six hours in an approved study abroad program in an Arabic-speaking country may substitute for all or part of this requirement. At the discretion of the chairman of studies, proficiency in other appropriate languages may also satisfy this requirement.
Middle East Studies Colloquium: (6 hours) Students must complete at least three hours in the Middle East Studies Colloquium (MEST 4003). The Colloquium may be repeated with a change of subject for a maximum of six credits, with the three additional credits counted as non-departmental electives within the program.
Electives: (9 hours) Students must complete at least 9 hours in addition to the language require-ment and the Colloquium from among the follow-ing or in individualized courses under faculty participating in the program. Students choosing to take individualized reading or directed research courses as a part of the minor must obtain the approval of the Chairman of Studies and their major adviser. In addition, the following distribution requirements apply:
1. courses must be selected from at least two separate departments;
2. a maximum of 3 hours may be submitted from courses presented for the major.
Courses: The following courses may be taken in fulfillment of elective requirements:
ANTH 4253, Peoples and Cultures of World Regions (if devoted to Middle East) ARAB 4113, Modern Arabic Literature ARAB 4213, Introduction to Arab Culture ECON 4533, Comparative Economic Systems GEOG 2103, Emerging Nations GEOG 4033, Geography of the Middle East |
HIST 3033, Islamic Civilization HIST 3043, History of the Modern Middle East HIST 3473, Israel & the Arabs in the 20th Century HIST 4353, Middle East, 600-1500 HUMN 4203, World Religions PLSC 3823, Theories of International Relations PLSC 4843, The Middle East in World Affairs |
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Russian Studies (RSST)
Donald R. Kelley, Chair of Studies, Fulbright Institute, 722 W. Maple, 575-2006
Courses in Russian studies are offered by the following faculty: professors Kelley (political science, chairman of the program), Gay (economics), Purvis (Fulbright Institute), and Vanneman (political science); associate professor Edwards (history); and assistant professors Chappell (history), Ferrier (economics), and Tucker (foreign languages).
The Russian studies program focuses on the prerevolutionary period prior to 1917, on the communist period from 1917 to 1991, and on the post-communist period from 1991 onward. The geographic focus includes Russia, the other successor states that have emerged from the breakup of the Soviet Union, and East Europe.
Students wishing to maximize their knowledge of Russia and the other successor states and wishing to prepare for graduate training and/or employment in the private sector or government in positions related to the area may earn a combined major in Russian studies together with their major in another discipline. Students are required to coordinate their academic programs both with their advisers in the major department and with the Chairman of the Russian studies program. New students entering the program are required to notify both the major adviser and the Chairman of Studies of their intention to participate. Freshmen and sophomores considering this program are advised to begin their study of Russian as early as possible.
Program Requirements
Language Requirement: The student must complete the equivalent of a third year of Russian language training such as RUSS 3013 and RUSS 3023. Students are strongly encouraged to obtain at least a portion of this training in an intensive summer or semester program which provides concentrated instruction beyond the conventional class experience.
Russian Studies Colloquium: The student must complete at least three hours in the Russian Studies Colloquium (RSST 4003). The Colloquium may be repeated with a change of subject for a maximum of six credits, with the three additional credits counted as non-departmental electives within the program.
Electives: The student must complete at least 18 hours in addition to the language requirement and the Colloquium, in courses with specific content related to Russian studies, or in individualized courses under faculty participating in the program. Students choosing to take individualized reading or directed research courses as a part of the RSST program must obtain the approval of the Chairman of Studies and their major adviser.
The following conditions apply to the selection of Russian studies electives:
1. courses must be selected from at least three separate departments;
2. a maximum of nine hours may be submitted from courses taken in any one department; and
3. a maximum of nine hours may be submitted from courses taken in the student's major department.
The following courses may be taken in fulfill-ment of elective requirements:
Economics ECON 4533, Comparative Economic Systems Foreign Language RUSS 3213, Russian Civilization RUSS 4213, Russia Today RUSS 4123, Survey of Russian Literature from its Beginnings to the 1917 Revolution RUSS 4133, Survey of Russian Literature RUSS 475V, Special Investigations |
Geography GEOG 4773, Geography of Russia and Successor States History HIST 4273, Russia to 1801 HIST 4283, Russia, 1762-1917 HIST 4293, Russia Since 1905 |
Political Science PLSC 3863, Russian and Soviet Foreign Policy PLSC 394V, Readings in Political Science PLSC 4543, Government & Politics of Eastern Europe PLSC 4563, Government & Politics of Russia PLSC 4813, Comparative Foreign Policy: American-Russian/Soviet Relations PLSC 5563, Russian and Soviet Political System |
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