Division of Biblical Studies-
Department of Intercultural Studies

Courses

ICS 1113 Introduction to Sociology (Three hours)
Developing a global perspective about the modern world. Understanding sociological research and how to apply it. A helpful look at the individual and society, structures of power, and social institutions common to all cultures and societies. The sociology of the body: health and illness, sexuality, and aging.

Offered fall semester

ICS 1511 Introduction to Walton Scholarship (One hour)
Preparation for incoming freshmen in the Walton International Scholarship Program (WISP). A foundation for success at JBU is laid by helping students understand the WISP ’s goals and gain skills needed for a successful college career.

Offered fall semester

ICS 2113 Cross-Cultural Communications (Three hours)
A study of the process of interpersonal communications in one ’s own culture and the principles of effective communication within another cultural context. Attention is given to values, ethnocentricity, nonverbal communication, and change.

Offered spring semester

ICS 2123 Cultural Anthropology (Three hours)
The study of culture, language, economics, kinship, marriage, gender, social control, social stratification, religion, art, and cultural change from an applied anthropological perspective using case studies.

Offered fall semester

ICS 2183 Intercultural Field Experience (Three hours)
A summer experience in a cross-cultural context in conjunction with an organization approved by the department prior to the beginning of the field work. An evaluation from the organization and a full, written report (in term paper form)is required. For ICS minors only.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor

Offered each semester

ICS 2903
See Adult and Continuing Education.

ICS 3123 World Urbanization (Three hours)
A study of cities, their social problems and challenges, their religious environments, their political importance, and the principles and dynamics of urban service.

Offered upon sufficient request

ICS 3133 Cultural Research Methods (Three hours)
A study of the stages of field research, data-gathering techniques; participant observation, interviewing, census, mapping, document analysis, trends in ethnographic research.
Prerequisite: ICS 2113 or ICS 2123

Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)

ICS 3163 Geo-Cultural Studies (Three hours)
Researching the history, geography, social structures, religious and economic environments of specific countries to be visited by student teams.

Offered upon sufficient request

ICS 3171, 3172, 3173 Selected Topics (One to three hours)
Investigation of subjects of specific interest and importance to the student preparing for specialized intercultural service.

Offered upon sufficient request

ICS 3243 Principles and Philosophy of Community Development (Three hours) An introduction to the basic principles and strategies of community development. Students learn how to facilitate community development in impoverished areas in such a way that faith and appropriate technology are joined together to reduce human drudgery, to alleviate poverty,and to contribute to a deeper understanding and effective application of spiritual truths. Emphasis is placed upon the developer ’s role as a facilitator of social change, the skills needed for facilitating social change, and an understanding of how communities adopt new ideas.
Prerequisites: ICS 2113 and ICS 2123

Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)

ICS 3263, 3283 Theory and Practice of Appropriate Technology I, II (Each course, three hours) Appropriate Technology (AT) is a study of applying technologies relevant to the context or environment in which they will be used. Emphasis is placed on applying technologies of housing and construction, energy, food production, land management, manufacturing, and health and sanitation to community development projects.
Prerequisite for 3283: ICS 3263

3263 offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
3283 offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)

ICS 4123 Intercultural Internship (Three hours)
A supervised intercultural experience in which the student works with an approved mentor selected with the vocational objectives of the student in mind. A minimum of 135 hours of practical service is required. Written assignments are required, including a personal philosophy of intercultural service. Limited to Intercultural Studies Majors.
Prerequisites: ICS 2113 or ICS 2123, and approval by professor

Offered each semester

ICS 4133 Intercultural Leadership Skills (Three hours)
A practical examination of the process of developing and maintaining effective intercultural relationships. Leadership skills, intercultural team dynamics and conflict resolution, and the servant model of leadership are considered.

Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)

ICS 4183 Cultural Values Seminar (Three hours)
An examination of contemporary Western values contrasted with values expressed in other cultures and evaluated in light of biblical principles. Enrollment limited to Intercultural Studies Majors and Minors in the final year; others may participate by permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites: ICS 2113 and ICS 2123

Offered spring semester

ICS 4511 Capstone to Walton Scholarship (One hour)
Preparation for graduating seniors in the Walton International Scholarship Program. Topics of discussion include re-entry into Latin American culture, professional considerations, and future roles as successful WISP alumni.

Offered spring semester