Hawaii
Pacific Univesity - Communication (コミュニケーション学）
A major in International Studies prepares
students to take their place as citizens of the world. The
major allows students to appreciate cultures different from
their own through a thorough examination of social norms and
values. The multi-disciplinary approach aims at immersing
students in various cultural contexts. Students also develop
fluency in a second language by fulfilling the language requirement,
and they can participate in exchange programs with sister
universities in Australia, Asia, and Europe. This experience
permits students to develop a more flexible perspective with
which to better understand and evaluate the societies and
institutions that make up the contemporary world. This intercultural
perspective positions students for employment in firms, organizations,
and agencies, such as nongovernmental organizations (NGOs),
that have international clients or conduct international business.
Many careers today demand that people’s knowledge and skills
stretch beyond their own physical and cultural borders to
deal with issues in a global context. The B.A. in International
Studies has proven to be a successful undergraduate degree
to meet global challenges as well as to prepare students for
graduate programs and law schools.
Program
Objectives
The Program Objectives for the International Studies major are
that graduating seniors will:
Become familiar with various conceptual approaches to the field
of International Studies.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of at least two major world regions,
or one region and expertise in comparative analysis.
Become competent in a second language as a means to understand
a culture different from one’s own.
Graduate prepared to enter advanced degree programs or careers
related to international studies.
Grasp the geographical and historical context out of which
the modern world has evolved.
Understand international studies through an emphasis on communication
and research skills, cultural diversity throughout the world,
and global systems.
Explore and ultimately define their value system and how they
make choices based on this system.
Develop an intellectual framework for the concept of global
citizenship and what it means to be a “good global citizen.”
