Duke International Comparative Studies

  • Sam Davis

    Senior Spotlight - Sam Davis '13 reflects on his time as an ICS and Duke student

  • Spring 2013 ICS conf

    Spring 2013 ICS Anniversary Conference - Videos of panels are now available!

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    Genevieve Werner's '13 ICS Capstone Research Project on Armenian art is a true synthesis of her academic interests in history and art, photo taken in Istanbul, Turkey 

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    Johnny Lee '05, COO of AIC Education, describes how ICS pointed him in the direction of education

  • ICS 195 Fall 2012

    ICS 195 students listen to Camila Vignaud '13 (far right), and Michelle Lemani '13 (center) talk about ICS Capstone seminar and the major, photo by Mary Lagdameo

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    Alix Heyes '14 aspires to become the type of doctor the world needs

  • aarthi

    Towerview interview with Professor Aarthi Vadde, ICS Program Committee member, photo by Jessie Lu

  • John Lennon Wall, Prague

    John Lennon wall in Prague, photo by Robin Kirk

  • Taj Mahal

    Taj Mahal, Agra, India, March 2013. Taken during Duke Global Semester Abroad, photo contributed by Sungmin Sohn '15

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    Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, May 2012. Taken during study abroad semester in Brasil, photo by China Walker '13

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    Prof. Cheri Ross, ICS Distinction Coordinator, speaks to ICS majors interested in pursuing an honors thesis

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Washington, D.C., October 2012

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Washington, D.C., October 2012, photo by Jeff Dillman

  • jaclyn dobies

    Jaclyn Dobies '15, DukeEngage Northern Ireland, May-July 2012. Program Leader, Robin Kirk

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    • final student honors and prize

2013 ICS Student Honors & Prize Winners

The Duke ICS Program is pleased to announce the 2013 Student Honors & Prize winners.... Read More...
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    • final web announcement

The 2013 ICS Diploma Ceremony

Invitation to all ICS Graduating Seniors, Family, and Friends! The 2013 ICS DIPLOMA CEREMONY will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2013 FROM 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. All ICS seniors planning to participate must be on site for seating by 12:20 p.m.! (Second majors are… Read More...
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Uprooted / Rerouted

Come show your support to ICS major Alexa Barrett, who will participate in: Uprooted/Rerouted Narratives of Iraqi and Bhutanese Refugees Losing and Finding Homes Kenan’s DukeImmerse students perform dramatic… Read More...
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A Book Talk by Prof. Erdağ Göknar

Assistant Professor of Turkish Studies Orhan Pamuk, Secularism and Blasphemy: The Politics of the Turkish Novel Wed., April 10th 5:30 PM, 326 ALLEN Read More...
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Welcome to the International Comparative Studies website! Visit this site often for information on the major. See the FAQ page if you want to declare an ICS major. Be sure to come back each semester around preregistration to check out updated approved course listings. Here’s a brief list of common requests and the ICS person to contact:

Contact  if . . .

  • you have a question about counting a study abroad course toward the ICS major. 

Contact  if . . .

  • you are thinking about doing honors in ICS.

  • you want to count a Duke course toward the ICS major, but it’s not on the approved list.

  • you are a faculty member interested in cross-listing an ICS course.

  • you are seeking ICS co-sponsorship for an event.

Contact  if . . .

Contact if . . .

  • you need career or internship advising.

  • you want to advertise an event or course to ICS students.

  • you notice a technical or content matter on the ICS website that should be fixed.