International Studies offers students the opportunity to explore the relationships between global problems and local experiences.
As international entities have become increasingly dependent upon one another regardless of geography and nationality, international issues have become a major part of nearly every area of study.
The International Studies Program is especially charged with advancing Illinois Wesleyan University's educational mission of preparing students for democratic citizenship and life in a global society.
We offer concentrations in African Studies, Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Russian and East European Studies, Western European Studies, Development Studies and Diplomatic Studies.
For more information concerning the International Studies program and the areas of concentration, please visit our mission page.
Three student awards administered by the program include the Technos Award, the Pedro E. and Rufina A. Oliveros Memorial Award, and the Outstanding Senior Award in International Studies.
The International Studies Student Handbook provides information for each area of concentration.
For information about the Peace Fellows Program, contact Professor William Munro (wmunro@iwu.edu)
Annual International Studies Themes
2017-2018
The Evolution of Revolution
2016-17
Women's Power, Women's Justice
2015-2016
Nation(s) Divided?
2014-15
Walls and Bridges
2013-2014
Migration/Displacement/Belonging
2012-2013
Migration/Displacement/Belonging
2011-2012
Globalization and Childhood
2010-2011
Globalization and Childhood
2009-2010
Art and Resistance
2008-2009
Art and Resistance
2007-2008
Consuming the World
2006-2007
Poverty and Inequality at Home and Abroad
2005-2006
There's No Place Like Home