International Studies TxWes

Dr. Jay Brown

Book Title: International Studies TxWes

Author: Dr. Jay Brown

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Book Description: OER Text for IST2300 Introduction to International Studies

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Unit 1: Introduction to the Modern World
Module 01: Historical Background
1. 1.1 Early Humans
  OpenStax World History Vol 1
2. 1.2 Early Human Evolution & Migration
  OpenStax World History Vol 1
3. 1.3 People in the Paleolithic Age
  OpenStax World History Vol 1
4. 1.4 The Neolithic Revolution
  OpenStax World History Vol 1
Module 02: Modern Trends
1. 2.1 Globalization & the Economy
  OpenStax Sociology 3rd ed.
2. 2.2 The Westernization of the World
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3. 2.3 The Contemporary World & Ongoing Challenges
  OpenStax World History Vol 2
4. 2.4 A Global Economy
  OpenStax World History Vol 2
5. 2.5 Debates about the Environment
  OpenStax World History Vol 2
Module 03: How the World is Run
1. 3.1 An Overview of Economic Systems
  OpenStax Principles of Economics 3e
2. 3.2 Economic Systems
  OpenStax Sociology 3rd ed.
3. 3.3 Nationalism, Communism, Fascism, & Authoritarianism
  OpenStax Introduction to Political Science
4. 3.4 Contemporary Ideologies Further to the Political Left
  OpenStax Introduction to Political Science
5. 3.5 Contemporary Ideologies Further to the Political Right
  OpenStax Introduction to Political Science
Unit 2: Background to Help Understand Others
Module 04: Evolutionary Theory
1. 4.1 Biological Evolution
  OpenStax Introduction to Anthropology
2. 4.2 What Is Biological Anthropology?
  OpenStax Introduction to Anthropology
3. 4.3 It’s All in the Genes! The Foundation of Evolution
  OpenStax Introduction to Anthropology
4. 4.4 Evolution in Action: Past and Present
  OpenStax Introduction to Anthropology
Module 05: Anthropology & the Study of Culture
1. 5.1 Theories of Inequity & Inequality
  OpenStax Introduction to Anthropology
2. 5.2 Global Stratification
  OpenStax Sociology 3rd ed.
3. 5.3 Bands & Tribes
  OpenStax Introduction to Anthropology
4. 5.4 Chiefdoms & States
  OpenStax Introduction to Anthropology
5. 5.5 Reckoning Kinship
  OpenStax Introduction to Anthropology
6. 5.6 Marriage & Families
  OpenStax Introduction to Anthropology
Module 06: Other Influences on Who We Are
1. 6.1 What Is Religion?
  OpenStax Introduction to Anthropology
2. 6.2 The Sociological Approach to Religion
  OpenStax Sociology 3rd ed.
3. 6.3 World Religions
  OpenStax Sociology 3rd ed.
4. 6.4 Cultural Ecology
  Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology 2 e
Module 07: Acculturation
1. 7.1 Acculturation
  Culture and Psychology
2. 7.2 Living in a Multicultural World
  Culture and Psychology
Unit 3: Who We Are
Module 08: Culture & the Self
1. 8.1 Introduction to Personality
  Culture and Psychology
2. 8.2 Five Factor Model and Cross-Cultural Research
  Culture and Psychology
3. 8.3 Self & Culture
  Culture and Psychology
4. 8.4 Who Am I?
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5. 8.5 Individualistic vs. Collectivistic Societies
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Module 09: Identity
1. 9.3 Men's Roles
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2. 9.1 Sex, Gender, Identity, & Expression
  OpenStax Sociology 3rd ed.
3. 9.2 Sexuality & Culture
  Culture and Psychology
4. 9.3 Gender
  Culture and Psychology
5. 9.4 Stereotypes & Gender Roles
  Culture and Psychology
Unit 4: Explaining Behavior
Module 10: Why People are Evil
1. 10.1 Prejudice & Discrimination
  OpenStax Psychology 2e
2. 10.2 Aggression
  OpenStax Psychology 2e
3. 10.3 Political Anthropology & Warfare
  Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology 2 e
Module 11: Why People are Good
1. 11.1 Prosocial Behavior
  OpenStax Psychology 2e
2. 11.2 Family & Marriage
  Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology 2 e
Unit 5: Culture & Psychology
Module 12: Basic Psychological Processes
1. 12.1 What Is Cognition?
  OpenStax Psychology 2e
2. 12.2 Basics of Cognition
  Culture and Psychology
3. 12.3 Social Cognitions
  Culture and Psychology
4. 12.4 Higher Cognition
  Culture and Psychology
Module 13: Language
1. 13.1 Language
  OpenStax Psychology 2e
2. 13.2 Language & Culture
  Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology 2 e
Module 14: Disorders & Treatment
1. 14.1 What Are Psychological Disorders?
  OpenStax Psychology 2e
2. 14.2 Culture-Bound Disorders
  Culture and Psychology
3. 14.3 Universal Disorders
  Culture and Psychology
4. 14.4 Treatment
  Culture and Psychology
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A truly multi-disciplinary OER compilation that reflects the course content of Texas Wesleyan University’s IST 2300 course (Introduction to International Studies).

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Dr. Jay Brown

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Society and Social Sciences

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Title: International Studies TxWes
Author: Dr. Jay Brown
Primary Subject: Society and Social Sciences
Additional Subject(s): Regional / International studies
Institution: Texas Wesleyan University