Skagit Valley College

Catalog Course Search Details

 Course Title:   International Studies: Special Topics

 Title Abbreviation:   INTL STDIES: SPEC TOPICS

 Department:    IS

 Course #:    255

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    0

 CIP:    450901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Students engage in individual research, directed readings, seminars, special projects, internships and/or directed travel related to faculty approved aspect(s) of international studies. Instructor permission required both for credit hours determination and project content.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 0

Lab: 0

Other: 275

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
N/A

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. With faculty approval, students participate in academic or field experiences related to an approved aspect of international studies e.g. cultural awareness, global economics, global marketing strategies, world/regional history, language enhancement etc. Specific learning objectives and outcomes are determined in advance by the student and the faculty member.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Students engage in individual research, directed readings, seminars, special projects, internships and/or directed travel related to faculty approved aspect(s) of international studies.