International Studies Minor
Required Core
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LANG 294 | Seminar/Workshop | 3 |
| LANG 499 | Intrnltnl Studies Capstone | 1 |
| Language Requirement 1 | 3-4 | |
| Students are required to complete at least one course in a modern language. | ||
| Required Focus (see below) | 14-15 | |
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Students in the UISFL East Asian Program must complete 2 years of language study in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.
Required Focus
Option A: Study Abroad
After satisfying the core requirements, the student is encouraged to choose an area for overseas study through consultation with the Office of International Studies and the Academic Advisor. Credits earned while studying abroad will constitute the remaining courses for the fulfillment of the minor. Upon returning to campus or upon completion of the minor, the student will register for the capstone course LANG 499.
Option B: On Campus
The student must first satisfy the core requirements except the Capstone. Remaining courses will be selected in consultation with an advisor so that they constitute a focus of interest, such as Latin America, Asia, the Arts, or General Comparative. At least 6 credits of this coursework must be upper division (at the 300- or 400-level). With the guidance of the advisor for International Studies, the student will then write a short essay which states the rationale for the choice of courses for the focus area. Upon completion of the focus area courses, the student will register for the capstone course LANG 499.
Courses in the focus area may come from these General Education Categories:
- III. Social Sciences and History
- IV. Cultural Diversity
- V. Arts and Humanities
Other courses may apply. Students must consult the advisor for inclusion of specific courses which are not in the above General Education Categories.
Total credits required for minor: 21-23
Sample/Possible Focus Areas and Course Options
Other areas of focus are available and encouraged.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Latin American Focus | ||
| HSTR 332 | Pre-Columbian & Col Lat Am | 3 |
| HSTR 336 | Modern Latin America | 3 |
| SPNS 312 | Hispanic Culture & Civ II | 3 |
| PSCI 230 | Intro to International Rel * | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Asia Focus | ||
| HSTR 440 | Topics in Asian History | 3 |
| LANG 102 | Elem Modern Lang II (Japanese) | 4 |
| LANG 102 | Elem Modern Lang II (Korean) | 4 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Comparative Focus | ||
| RLST 304 | Mythology Around the World | 3 |
| SOCI 370 | Sociology of Globalization | 3 |
| WGSS 274 | Women, Culture & Society | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Comparative Arts Focus | ||
| ARTH 160 | Global Visual Culture * | 3 |
| FILM 160 | Introduction to World Cinema * | 3 |
| LIT 230 | World Lit Survey * | 3 |
| MUSI 207 | World Music * | 3 |
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May satisfy General Education requirements.