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Examines globalization processes like trade, capital flows, and aid from the perspective of developing economies.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Bradford Barham, Thomas Rutherford: Barham’s course requires outside readings and research, though content is often covered in class. Rutherford’s sections demand independent research without prerequisites, leaving students without economic backgrounds lost.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Explores human rights and education questions, investigating tensions in the framework to reduce social inequality through case studies.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Mary Michaud: The workload requires substantial reading preparation for class discussions. Attendance is mandatory, though students are typically allowed a few absences.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026GLOBALIZATION AND EDUCATION examines the links between education and global political, economic, and social contexts through interdisciplinary analysis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Elise Ahn, Teresa Speciale, Thatcher Spero: Workload ranges from skimming readings to dense, long texts and a semester-long case study.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026An interdisciplinary exploration of the historical and contemporary forces shaping the Middle East and its global entanglements.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
A GLOBAL HISTORY OF NOW introduces key historical events and systems from the late 18th century to the present, examining empire-building and anti-colonial movements.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload involves roughly five papers, with two typed online and three typed in person, which reviewers found manageable.
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Spring 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sampleINTLST 101 introduces international studies through an interdisciplinary examination of cultural, political, economic, and social patterns defining the modern world.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Erica Simmons, Katherine Jensen, Scott Straus: The course requires substantial reading and active participation. Workload includes tests, a final paper, or essays, with some instructors moving quickly through material.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026INTLST 110 is an International Learning Community General Seminar that promotes understanding of international and cross-cultural issues through collaborative learning among ILC students, faculty, and staff.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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INTLST 210 is an International Learning Community language seminar that promotes understanding of international and cross-cultural issues, teaches related target language vocabulary, and encourages collaborative learning among ILC members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
A seminar for WISc Program participants discussing international events to foster leadership skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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INTLST 275 teaches language learners how to leverage their skills for employment through resume, networking, and career exploration.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sampleINTLST 320 explores contemporary international, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary issues.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Discussion questions are sometimes hard and require deep analysis to complete successfully.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026INTLST 401 explores contemporary issues in international studies with a focus on global security.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Workload features manageable reading and essay-based exams, with grading described as fair and not overly strict.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026INTLST 402 examines contemporary issues in international studies, focusing on politics and policy within the global economy.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Fall 2024INTLST 403 examines contemporary issues in international studies within the context of global culture.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Katherine Jensen, Melody Niwot: Melody Niwot assigns a lot of reading and writing homework that takes a long time to grade, while Katherine Jensen's assignments are described as relatively easy.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025INTLST 620 covers various topics in international studies.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sampleINTLST 681 is a mentored individual research course for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.