The University of the West Indies at St. Augustine



B.SC INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (SPECIAL)YEAR ONEYEAR TWOYEAR THREESEMESTER ONESEMESTER TWOSEMESTER ONESEMESTER TWOSEMESTER ONESEMESTER TWOGOVT 1000Introduction to Political Institutions and AnalysisGOVT 1001Introduction to Political PhilosophyGOVT 2063Cyber PoliticsGOVT 2047Principles of Public International LawGOVT 3053Introduction to International PoliticsGOVT 3047International Financial OrganizationECON 1001 Introduction to MicroeconomicsECON 1002Introduction to MacroeconomicsGOVT 2060International Relations Theories & ApproachesGOVT 2049International Political EconomyGOVT 3055Theories and Practices of International NegotiationsGOVT 3054Introduction to International Relations in the CaribbeanSOCI 1005 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences (Also offered in Semester II)FOUN 1210Science, Medicine and Technology in Society (Also offered in Semester I)GOVT 3046International OrganizationsGOVT 2062International SecurityGOVT 3066International Law & DevelopmentGOVT 3065Religion and World PoliticsFOUN 1001English for Academic Purposes (Also offered in Semester II)OR FOUN 1106 Academic English for Research Purposes(Only offered in Semester I)FOUN 1101Caribbean Civilization(Also offered in Semester I)GOVT 3052Contemporary Issues in International RelationsGOVT 3003Foreign Policy in the 3rd WorldGOVT 3067CARICOM Single Market Economy (CSME): Internal & External RelationsPLUS: One (1) Level I FSS electivePLUS: One (1) Level I FSS electivePLUS: One (1) Level II/III electivePLUS: One (1) Level II/III electivePLUS: Two (2) Level II/III electivesPLUS: One (1) Level II/III elective298774912848PLEASE SEE EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS PAGE00PLEASE SEE EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS PAGEEXPLANATORY NOTESGeneral Regulations for B.Sc. ProgrammesFull-Time ProgrammeFull-time students will usually be required to register for five (5) courses (15 credit hours) per semester.Part-Time ProgrammePart-time students will usually be required to register for a minimum of two (2) courses (6 credit hours) per semester or a maximum of four (4) courses (12 credit hours) per semester. Requirements for the award of the B.Sc. DegreeIn order to be awarded a B.Sc. Degree, students must: Have completed a minimum of ninety (90) credits (normally equivalent to thirty (30) semester courses) of which:At least 30 credits are from level I semester courses (including the foundation course requirement); andAt least 60 credits from level II and III semester courses. Have satisfied the requirements for their specific degree programmeHave attained a minimum GPA of 2.0 from Level II and III courses.A student must be formally registered in one of these categories:A Special comprises a minimum of forty-five (45) credits in the subject area over levels II and IIIA Major comprises a minimum of thirty (30) credits in the subject area over level II and III. A Double Major comprises thirty (30) credits in each of the two (2) majors. Students may also request to pursue a second major from another Faculty. Students cannot read for Psychology as a second major. Students wishing to pursue double majors must apply in writing to The Assistant Registrar, Students Affairs, Admissions. A Major/Minor comprises a minimum of thirty (30) level II and III credits in the subject area of the major and fifteen (15) level II and III credits in the subject area of the minor. Special Regulations for the B.Sc. in International Relations (Special)Duration of ProgrammeFull-Time ProgrammeFull-Time students are generally expected to complete the programme in three (3) academic years (equivalent to six (6) semesters). Part-Time ProgrammePart-time students are generally expected to complete the programme in four (4) to five (5) academic years (equivalent to eight (8) to ten (10) semesters). Language Requirement (LANG 0100)All students must complete level one (1) (Part A) in any foreign language being offered by the Centre for Language Learning (CLL). This is a departmental requirement with no credits attached:Students who have completed ‘O’ Level foreign languages must do Level I (Part A).Students who have completed ‘A’ Level foreign languages must do Level II (Part A).Students currently pursuing a Minor in a foreign language would be exempted from this requirement. Students reading for the B.Sc. International Relations Special and a Minor in Political Science are required to substitute GOVT 3053 and/or GOVT 3054 with GOVT 2019 and/or GOVT 3023. Policy with respect to Foundation CoursesStudents are required to pursue three (3) foundation courses in level I, namely FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilisation, FOUN 1210 Science, Medicine and Technology in Society and either FOUN 1001 English for Academic Purposes or FOUN 1106 Academic English for Research Purposes. Prerequisites for FOUN 1001Students must have one of the following prerequisites in order to register for FOUN 1001:General Paper-Grade A/BCXC English Language (General Proficiency)-Grade IGCE English Language-Distinction (Grade A or I/II)UWIDEC/Open Campus Language Skills and Communication-Grade B or aboveA pass in the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)Prerequisites for FOUN 1106CAPE Communication Studies-Grade I/IIEnglish Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)All applicants to the UWI are required to write the ELPT except for persons with the following qualifications:Grade I-CXC General Proficiency English A ExaminationGrade A-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level EnglishGrade I or II in CAPE Communication StudiesGrade A or B-Cambridge GCE ‘A’/’O’ Level General Paper ExaminationGrade B or above in a college English course from an approved universitySpecial Regulations Governing the Summer SchoolParticipation of students in the summer session shall be optional. However, there is no guarantee that semester core courses will be offered in the summer session. Furthermore, summer school students shall be required to comply with the General Regulations for students.Period of StudyClasses in the summer school shall normally be conducted during the period June 1st to July 31st. The minimum contact period shall be no less than thirteen (13) hours per credit. Eligibility for Admission to the Summer SchoolThe following categories of students are eligible for admission to the summer school:Registered students of the University who have not yet completed the requirements of the degree, diploma or certificate programme for which they are registered. Students of the University who have been granted:Leave of absence for Semester I and/or Semester II or part thereof preceding the summer school, orDeferral of entry.Other persons not students of the University who are eligible to matriculate at either the normal or lower level. Normal MatriculationGenerally, students must have five (5) subjects, inclusive of Mathematics and English Language at the CXC (CSEC)/GCE/BGCSE Examinations, as well as two 2-unit CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination). Lower Level MatriculationStudents must have at least five (5) acceptable passes at CXC (CSEC)/GCE/BGCSE including English Language and Mathematics. RegistrationSummer school is self-financed, that is, it is not included in the fees paid for semesters I and II. Consequently, summer school students shall be required to pay the appropriate fees and to complete and submit their registration forms to the Registry. Summer school students shall not normally be permitted to register for more than three (3) semester courses (usually nine (9) credits). ................
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