International Studies Minor
Required Core
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSTR 102 | Western Civilization II | |
| PSCI 230 | Intro to International Rel * | 3 |
| A course in modern language (see Language Requirement below) | ||
| LANG 499 | Intrnltnl Studies Capstone | 1 |
Language Requirement
Students are required to present a course in modern language as part of the core. If the student has had one year or less of high school foreign language, the language requirement is satisfied by successful completion of the second half of the elementary language sequence (FRCH/SPNS/etc. 102). If the student has had more than one year of high school foreign language, that student must successfully complete the second half of the intermediate language sequence (FRCH/SPNS/etc. 202). Only one language course will be counted toward the minor.
Option A: Study Abroad
After satisfying the core courses, the student is encouraged to choose an area for overseas study through consultation with the Director of the Office of International Studies. 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
In Option B, the student must first satisfy the core courses. Remaining courses will be selected so that they constitute a focus of interest such as Latin America, Asia, the Arts, or General Comparative. The student must 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.
Suggested On Campus Focus Areas and Course Options:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Latin America focus | ||
| HSTR 336 | Modern Latin America | 3 |
| HSTR 330 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| LIT 307 | Latino Lit | 3 |
| or SPNS 314 | Latino Literature | |
| Asia focus | ||
| HSTR 466 | Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| PHL 271 | Indian Philsphies & Religions | 3 |
| PHL 272 | Chinese Philsphies & Religions | 3 |
| General Comparative focus | ||
| RLST 304 | Mythology Around the World | 3 |
| 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 |
Total Minimum Credits for Minor: 22-23
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May satisfy General Education requirements.
Certain courses in the program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.