INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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address
(14662) K240, Suhwan Kim Hall, 43, Jibong-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea -
hours of operation
9:00 am-5:00 pm (lunch break: 12:00-1:00 pm) -
tel
+82 2 2164 4411 (4401) -
e-mail
cukdis@catholic.ac.kr
About the Department
The International Studies functions as an integrated operating system. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a well-rounded knowledge of the United States, China, international politics, and international trade. The department aims to cultivate local experts with specialized knowledge who understand international affairs and have an integrated perspective, and international affairs professionals who have the passion and ability to effectively promote justice, communication, goodwill, and cooperation in the international community. In order to cultivate a sense of internationalism through local experiences, we operate an overseas field study (overseas training) program.
Curriculum
| Year 1 | Introduction to International Relations (major foundation), Introduction to International Trade (major foundation), Introduction to Political Science (liberal arts), Western Modern Politics (core elective), Negotiation Skills in a Globalized World (core elective), International Trade Career Exploration |
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| Year 2 | International Relations Theory, International Studies and Economics, International Studies Methodology, International Studies English Practice 1: Global Business English, International Studies Chinese Practice, American Political Systems, Comparative Political Theory, Chinese Economic History, International Political Economy, International Studies English Practice 2, Understanding American History, World Political Analysis, International Politics of War, Chinese Economic Studies, Chinese Studies Supervision, Chinese Political Theory, Korean Diplomacy |
| Year 3 | Economics of Development, Trade and World Markets, Understanding Trade Practices, International Trade Theory 1, International Studies Capstone Design, North Korea Studies, Foreign Policy Making Process, Chinese Foreign Policy Theory, Chinese Investment and Trade Capstone Design, Korean Political Economy, EU Studies, Great Power International Politics and World Order, Practical Capstone Design in International Development, International Financial Market Theory, International Trade Law, Trade Practice and Law, International Trade English, International Trade Theory 2, American Foreign Policy, Globalization and Nationalism, Diplomatic History, Japanese Politics and Economy, Digital Trade |
| Year 4 | Classical Lectures on International Relations, International Ethics, Introduction to Trade Practice, International Fieldwork I, International Fieldwork II, International Fieldwork III, International Cooperation and Development, International Negotiation Theory, U.S.-China Relations and East Asian Order, the U.S. and World Order, Economic Integration Theory, International Organization Theory, U.S.-China Relations and Korean Peninsula International Politics, Understanding U.S.-ROK Relations |
Major Course Guide
International Relations Theory
International relations refers to the totality of relations among non-state actors such as international organizations and transnational corporations, including political, economic, and military relations among states. The main objective of this course is to study the different perspectives on international relations and the theories underlying them, to discuss critical and alternative perspectives, and to raise awareness of international political issues.
International Trade Theory
This course is a major elective in the International Trade Track of the School of International Studies and deals with the causes, forms, and effects of tangible and intangible economic exchanges between countries from an economic theory perspective. Students in the International Trade Track study basic trade theory and then analyze existing domestic and international trade policies based on this course.
Globalization and Nationalism
This course examines the interplay of globalization and nationalism, two important phenomena that characterize the 21st century, to consider the issues facing humanity and the way forward.
Political Economy of South Korea
This course examines politics and economics, which interact closely at the international level, through the case of Korea. We will examine from historical, theoretical, and comparative perspectives how domestic and international factors have shaped Korea's political and economic system and national destiny from the Joseon Dynasty to the present.
Understanding Digital Commerce
This course covers the current status and practice of digital trade at the corporate and national levels, including historical and recent developments in digital trade within the international trading system, trends in digital enterprises and the theory and practice of digital trade policies, and the evolution of relevant international norms.
International Cooperation and Development
This course examines theories of cooperation among various actors in the international arena and explores the history, current issues, and future solutions to cooperation and justice for developing countries.
Academic Activities
Council on Foreign Relations
The Diplomacy and Security Society was founded in 2006 and consists of presentations and discussions on diplomacy and security based on international relations. It is a great opportunity for students to share their endless passion for academics through active exchanges between seniors and juniors in addition to learning. The department's activities include clubs, conferences, student government activities, and the International Studies Forum. There are various departmental activities, such as the New Student Learning Center planning group, the emergency committee activities that have replaced the student council, and club activities such as basketball and soccer; through them, students can learn to make friends and develop a sense of belonging to the department.
Careers after Graduation
| Education and Research | Majors and minors, research, etc. |
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| Public | Central government, local governments, public corporations and international organizations, national parliaments, etc. |
| Private | SMBs, media, NGOs, etc. |
| Other | Entrepreneurship and professional preparation, etc. |
Subject-Related Certifications
(May be substituted for the International Baccalaureate thesis)
| Credential | Organizer |
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| Customs Officer (1st) | Korea Customs Service |
| International Logistics | Korea Association of International Logistics Companies |
| Certificate of Origin | International Origin Information Center |
| International Trade History 1 | Korea International Trade Association |
| Trade English, Level 1 | Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
| Foreign Exchange Specialist 1,2 | Korea Financial Training Institute |
Departmental Talent
Connecting with the world, contributing to global peace and shared prosperity
High School Courses Related to Major
| General Electives | Career Electives |
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| Speech and Writing, Reading, Language and Media, Probability and Statistics, English Reading and Writing, World Geography, World History, East Asian History, Economics, Politics and Law, Society and Culture, Logic, Practical Economics, Second Language I, etc. | Social Studies, Career English, Second Language II, etc. |