Fall 2024 International Studies Courses

Pathways Courses

A&S 161 International Village, Then and Now

A-H 105 1 World Art Before 1400

A-H 106 Renaissance to Modern Art

AAS 100 Introduction to African Studies

ANT 160 Cultural Diversity in the Modern World

ANT 225 Culture, Environment, and Global Issues

CLA 135 Greek and Roman Mythology

CLA 191 Christianity, Culture and Society

ENG 142 Global Shakespeare

ENG 171 Global Literatures in English

GEO 135 Global Climate Change

GEO 161 Global Inequalities

CONFLICT-INDUCED DISPLACEMENT SYMPOSIUM

 

In honor of International Education Week,  the UK International Studies Program, and the UK International Center are proud to host a symposium on Conflict-Induced Displacements.

The goal of this symposium is to highlight the stories and experiences of Kentucky-based refugees in order to increase awareness of the effects of wars and conflicts in different parts of the world.

Keynote Speaker: Joseph Dudi Miabok, Co-Founder of Elimisha Kakuma https://www.elimishakakuma.org/ 

Panelists:

  • Inna Pryimak - Ukrainian - UK Employee
  • Miriam Al Kharait- Syrian - UK Student
  • Becky Jordan - KY Refugee Office 
  • Husna Ahmadi - Afghan - UK Student 

Moderator: Emily Jones - KRM Attorney

 Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. 

 

Date:
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Location:
Office of China Initiatives - Lucille Little Fine Arts Building

Model United Nations

A simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. The goal of this organization is to further students’ understanding about the United Nations and help them to develop important skills such as professionalism, public speaking, diplomacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Events

 

CONFLICT-INDUCED DISPLACEMENT SYMPOSIUM

 

Friday, 11/17/2023  9:00 am - 12pm

Location: Office of China Initiatives- Located in the bottom floor of the Lucille Little Fine Arts Library

Speaker(s) / Presenter(s): Joseph Dudi Miabok

In honor of International Education Week,  the UK International Studies Program, and the UK International Center are proud to host a symposium on Conflict-Induced Displacements.

Where Can International Studies Take Me?

As undergraduate majors in International Studies, students develop transferable skills sought by a wide range of employers. These skills include: interdisciplinary knowledge of global regions and cultures, foreign language ability, analytic skills, as well as research, writing, and problem solving. International Studies majors find employment in businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, consulting firms, and the educational sector. International Studies majors have found employment in the US and in a variety of locations all around the world. 

Post-Doctoral

Sarah M. Arpin
PhD Candidate
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Brent Harrison
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Nick Arsenault
Graduate Student
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Steven A. Arthur
Senior Lecturer
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Surya Aryal
Graduate Student
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Ebenezer Aryee
PhD Candidate, Biology
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Kretel Arzola
Teaching Assistant
Emmanuel Akwasi Asante
Anthropology Ph.D. Student
Shardrack Asare
Noah J Ashlock
Anthropology USP Student
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Harindi Atapattu
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Tiffany Atkins
Assistant Professor of Law
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Harsha Attanayake
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Victor Attard
Lecturer
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Nathan
David Atwood
Professor
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Sable Augustyn
MA Student
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Austin Lillywhite
Lecturer
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Faith Ihechiluru Awah
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Samuel G. Awuah
Associate Professor
Jeff Babbitt
Scientific Glassblower
Gene Baber
Research Associate Senior
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Emily Beaulieu Bacchus
Chair, Political Science
Leonidas Bachas
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Allen Back
Recruiting Operations Officer
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Christal Badour
Associate Professor
Ruth Baer
Emeritus Professor (Retired)
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Ihsan Bagby (Emeritus)
Associate Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies
Avery Baggett
MALTT, 2021
Adib Bagh
Associate Professor
Robin K Bagley
Ph.D. Biology - University of Kentucky, 2017
Tayib M Bah
PhD Student- University of Kentucky
Francis Bailey
Director of TESL MA Program
B Bailey
PhD Candidate
Bethany Baker
Graduate Student
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Madison Baker
Psychology
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Michael Baker
Faculty, Lecturer
Daniel Ball
Anthropology Ph.D. Candidate
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Shashika Bandara
Surya R. Banks
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Winter 2023 International Studies Courses

Pathways

GEO 172—Human Geography

HIS 121—War and Society 1914-1945

PS 210—Introduction to Comparative Politics

PS 230—Introduction to International Relations

 

Arts & Culture

Comparative Politics & Societies

Global Development

GEO 261—Global Dynamics of Health & Disease

HHS 470—International Experience in Health Science

CPH 551—Comparative Health Systems

 

Africa & The Middle East

Spring 2024 International Studies Courses

Pathways

AAS/HIS 100: Introduction to African Studies

A-H 106: Renaissance to Modern Art

ANT 160: Global Cultural Diversity

ANT 225: Culture, Environment and Global Issues

ENG 142: Global Shakespeare

ENG 171: Global Literature in English

GEO 161: Global Inequalities

GEO 162: Introduction to Global Environmental Issues

GEO 172: Human Geography

HIS 104: History of Europe Through Mid-17th century

HIS 105: History of Europe from Mid-17th century to Present

HIS 121: War and Society 1914-1945

People

Sarah M. Arpin
PhD Candidate
A man with brown hair and glasses wearing a white, yellow, and blue plaid button-up shirt.
Brent Harrison
Associate Professor, College of Engineering
A man sitting at a table with a book in front of him.
Nick Arsenault
Graduate Student
A man wearing a blue and white plaid shirt and glasses smiles while looking at the camera against a black background.
Steven A. Arthur
Senior Lecturer
A man in a gray suit and blue tie smiles while standing in front of a red brick wall.
Surya Aryal
Graduate Student
A man in a brown hoodie stands beside a tree with bright orange needles.
Ebenezer Aryee
PhD Candidate, Biology
A woman in a black dress smiles while standing in front of trees and a building.
Kretel Arzola
Teaching Assistant
Emmanuel Akwasi Asante
Anthropology Ph.D. Student
Shardrack Asare
Noah J Ashlock
Anthropology USP Student
A woman with long dark hair and glasses smiles at the camera.
Harindi Atapattu
A woman with dark hair and glasses smiling at the camera.
Tiffany Atkins
Assistant Professor of Law
A man sits at a table outdoors with a drink and plate of food while several others sit at nearby tables.
Harsha Attanayake
A man with a backpack strap around his shoulder takes a selfie with a grassy field and cityscape in the background.
Victor Attard
Lecturer
A man stands in front of a scenic mountain landscape with his hands in his pockets.
Nathan
David Atwood
Professor
A man stands in front of a building with a large "UK" logo, smiling at the camera.
Sable Augustyn
MA Student
A man wearing a hat and black shirt looks off into the distance.
Austin Lillywhite
Lecturer
A woman with long braided hair wearing a collared shirt smiles at the camera.
Faith Ihechiluru Awah
A man smiles and looks at the camera against a beige background.
Samuel G. Awuah
Associate Professor
Jeff Babbitt
Scientific Glassblower
Gene Baber
Research Associate Senior
A woman with long brown hair and blue eyes smiling at the camera.
Emily Beaulieu Bacchus
Chair, Political Science
Leonidas Bachas
A man smiles while wearing a University of Kentucky ROTC blue polo shirt in front of an American flag and University of Kentucky flag.
Allen Back
Recruiting Operations Officer
A woman with blonde hair wearing a green blazer and black shirt smiles while looking at the camera.
Christal Badour
Associate Professor
Ruth Baer
Emeritus Professor (Retired)
A man with short hair and a beard wearing a light blue shirt.
Ihsan Bagby (Emeritus)
Associate Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies
Avery Baggett
MALTT, 2021
Adib Bagh
Associate Professor
Robin K Bagley
Ph.D. Biology - University of Kentucky, 2017
Tayib M Bah
PhD Student- University of Kentucky
Francis Bailey
Director of TESL MA Program
B Bailey
PhD Candidate
Bethany Baker
Graduate Student
A woman in a blue shirt smiles while standing outside.
Madison Baker
Psychology
A man wearing a blue shirt and black-framed glasses smiles at the camera.
Michael Baker
Faculty, Lecturer
Daniel Ball
Anthropology Ph.D. Candidate
A woman smiles while looking at the camera in a dimly lit room.
Shashika Bandara
Surya R. Banks
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