9 hours from 300-level courses, including 353. . . 9 12 hours from 400-level courses, including 403. . . 12–– 21 For Option II, a minor is required in one of the following areas:
Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information
Systems, Economics, Management, or Marketing . . . .18-24 Recommended Supporting Courses:
Accounting Concepts I (AC 291)
Business Applications of Microcomputer Software (CIS 125) Principles of Macroeconomics (EC 251)
International Trade and Finance (EC/FI 463) International Business (MG/MK 491) Option III: Foreign Languages, Professional
9 hours from 300-level courses . . . 9 12 hours from 400-level courses . . . 12–– 21 For Option III, a second major is required in consultation with the department.
D. General Elective hours, if required, to bring the total to 128. MINOR IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Courses must be chosen from a single concentration.
Course Credit
*Introductory (101-102) . . . 6 *Language Laboratory (111-112). . . 2 *Intermediate (201-202) . . . 6 Conversation (350) . . . 3 Two courses from the 300 or 400 level. . . 6–– 23 CRITICAL LANGUAGES PROGRAM
The knowledge of foreign languages and cultures is considered critical to our national, economic and military interests. In association with the National Association of Self-Instructional Language Programs, the Depart- ment of Foreign Languages offers self-instructional/tutorial language study in the less commonly taught languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Turkish, and other languages. The courses primarily emphasize the development of audio-lingual skills. Participants prepare independently and meet with a tutor twice each week in the late afternoon or evening. Only highly motivated students who can work independently are encouraged to enroll. The introductory courses are for four hours credit each semester. Prerequisite: previous study of a foreign language or by per- mission of the department chair. Course fee: $30.00.
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Foreign Languages 109 INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE (IE)
With department approval, students participating in a study abroad or other relevant international experience may earn from one to three hours of general elective credit through independent study projects developed and evaluated by university faculty and designed to accord with the individ- ual student’s areas of special interest and preparation. IE credit may fulfill major requirements provided that the experience abroad relates directly to the language of the specified major. IE 499 may be repeated for up to a maximum of 6 credits.
MINOR IN ASIAN STUDIES
The minor in Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program of study which helps students become familiar with the histories, languages, geog- raphies, religions, arts and cultural complexes of East, South, and Southeast Asia. This Minor allows students to develop an in-depth and nuanced understanding of the peoples and cultures of Asia. Given the cen- trality of language to an informed understanding of culture, students pursu- ing this minor are strongly encouraged to study an Asian language, and to avail themselves of opportunities for study abroad in Asia.
Course Credit
6 semester credit hours selected from the following history courses: Asian Civilizations to 1600 (HI 348) . . . 3 Asian Civilizations since 1600 (HI 349) . . . 3 History of Samurai (HI 442) . . . 3 History of Geisha and Asian Women through Film (HI 443). . . 3 History of Asian Religions (HI/RE 470). . . 3 Special Topics (HI 490)* . . . 1-3 12 semester credit hours selected from the following courses:
Perspectives in Asian Art (AR 270). . . 3 Intermediate Chinese, Part I (CE 201) . . . 4 Intermediate Chinese, Part II (CE 202) . . . 4 Global Perspectives through Study Abroad (FL 201)** . . . 3 Special Topics in International Studies (FL 490)* . . . 3 Geography of Asia (GE 413). . . 3 Special Topics (GE 497)*. . . 1-4 Intermediate Japanese, Part I (JP 201) . . . 4 Intermediate Japanese, Part II (JP 202). . . 4–– 18
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*Applies only to Asian studies topics. **Applies only to study abroad in Asia.
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MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
The minor in International Studies is a rigorous interdisciplinary program which offers students an excellent opportunity to prepare themselves for the many and diverse challenges of our increasingly interconnected world. By complementing their major area of study with the minor in International Studies, students will gain a broad understanding of the interrelations among the countries, cultures and citizens of the world. The minor in International Studies, which brings together courses that have an international focus, is an excellent complement to traditional majors in both the humanities and in business, and provides a substantial foundation for such professional careers as international business, teaching, and government service. It is also excellent preparation for graduate study in such disciplines as business, international management, law, and the humanities.
All students pursuing the minor in International Studies are required to complete 21 semester credit hours, at least half of which must be in junior- senior level courses (numbered 300-400), as stipulated below. Of the 18 credit hours required, at least nine credit hours must be taken outside the student’s major.
Course Credit
Introduction to International Studies (FL 101 or 101H) . . . 3 12 semester credit hours selected as follows:
I. 3 semester credit hours of geography courses selected from the following:
World Regional Geography (GE 102) . . . 3 Geography of Europe (GE 301) . . . 3 Geography of the United States and Canada (GE 304) . . . 3 Geography of Latin America (GE 305). . . 3 Economic Geography (GE 321) . . . 3 Geography of Africa (GE 350) . . . 3 Geopolitics (GE 402) . . . 3 Geography of the Middle East (GE 412) . . . 3 Geography of Asia (GE 413) . . . 3 Advanced Cultural Geography (GE 460) . . . 3––
3 II. 3 semester credit hours of history courses selected from the following: Special Topics in International Studies (FL 490) . . . 3 Survey of World Civilization Since 1500 (HI 102) . . . 3 Russian History Since 1801 (HI 345) . . . 3 Latin American Colonial History (HI 346) . . . 3 Latin American History Since 1824 (HI 347) . . . 3 Asian Civilizations to 1600 (HI 348) . . . 3 Asian Civilizations since 1600 (HI 349) . . . 3 United States Diplomatic History (HI 371) . . . 3 Nineteenth-Century European History (HI 427) . . . 3 Twentieth-Century European History (HI 429) . . . 3 History of the Caribbean (HI 438) . . . 3 The Middle East Past and Present (HI 444) . . . 3 History of Africa (HI 446) . . . 3––
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Course Credit
III. 3 semester credit hours of humanities courses selected from the following:
Art History Survey II (AR 282) . . . 3 Contemporary Global Literature (EN 331) . . . 3 Studies in Contemporary Global Literature (EN 463) . . . 3 Introduction to Latin American Studies (FL 204 or FL 204H). . . 3 Culture through Cinema (FL 301). . . 3 Cross-Cultural Interaction (FL 302) . . . 3 French Civilization and Culture (FR 352) . . . 3 German Civilization and Culture (GR 352). . . 3 Cultural Anthropology (SO 350) . . . 3 Divided Cultures: A Study of Minority Groups (SO 421) . . . 3 Law and Society (SO 430) . . . 3 Spanish Civilization (SP 351) . . . 3 Latin American Civilization (SP 352) . . . 3 ––3 IV. 3 semester credit hours selected from the following:
International Law of Commerce (BL 455). . . 3 International Trade and Finance (EC/FI 463). . . 3 International Business (MG 491 or MK 491) . . . 3 Comparative Government and Politics (PS 302) . . . 3 World Politics (PS 303) . . . 3 International Organization (PS 435). . . 3 Global Women’s Issues (WS 354) . . . 3 ––3 6 additional semester credit hours selected from any two of
the previous sections. . . 21 All students pursuing the minor in International Studies must complete four college semesters, or the equivalent, in a single foreign language. Students already prepared to enter intermediate-level language courses should take the CLEP or ACTFL OPI examination to receive credit for the introductory courses. Students with three or more years of a foreign language in high school or who have native competency may satisfy the requirement, and receive credit, by making a sufficient score on the Level II CLEP examination or by receiving an Intermediate High rating on the OPI. Students considering the minor in International Studies should select the following courses to fulfill General Education requirements: GE 102, HI 102, AR 282.
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MINOR IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
The minor in Latin American Studies provides students a solid founda- tion in the histories and cultures of Latin American countries. By combining coursework from a variety of disciplines, students will gain a broad-based understanding of Latin America from the perspective of history, society, pol- itics, language, literature, business, environment, and culture. The minor in Latin American Studies is an excellent complement to traditional majors in both the humanities and business, and provides a substantial foundation for such professional careers as international business, law, teaching, social work, nursing, criminal justice, and government service. It is also excellent preparation for graduate study in such disciplines as business, international management, law, and the humanities.
All students pursuing the minor in Latin American Studies are required to complete 18 semester credit hours. At least nine of the 18 hours must be taken outside the student’s major.
All students pursuing the minor in Latin American Studies must com- plete Spanish (SP) 101/111, 102/112, 201/202, or the equivalent. Students already prepared to enter SP 201 and SP 202 should take the CLEP exam- ination to receive credit for SP 101/111 and SP 102/112.
Study abroad in a Latin American country is highly recommended.
Course Credit
Required Courses:
Introduction to Latin American Studies (FL 204 or FL 204H) . . . 3 Geography of Latin America (GE 305) . . . 3 Latin American History Since 1824 (HI 347) . . . 3 Latin American Civilization (SP 352) . . . 3–– 12 6 semester credit hours selected from the following:
Cross Cultural Interaction (FL 302) . . . 3 History of the Caribbean (HI 438) . . . 3 International Business (MG 491 or MK 491). . . 3 Commercial Spanish (SP 353) . . . 3 Advanced Commercial Spanish (SP 403W) . . . 3 Survey of Latin American Literature I (SP 410W) . . . 3–– 6
Geography 113 DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
Chair: Dr. Francis T. Koti, 112 Wesleyan Hall, 256-765-4219
Faculty: Dr. Brommer, Dr. Fleming, Dr. Gaston, Dr. Keys-Mathews, Dr. Koti, Dr. Pretes, Dr. Sim, Dr. Strong
The Department of Geography offers a major program with three options in geography leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, minor programs in general geography and geographic information science, a certificate in geographic information systems, coursework appli- cable to general education components in all programs, and coursework contributory to other curricula, including the programs for the preparation of elementary and secondary teachers offered through the College of Education and Human Sciences..
Option I: General Geography is designed to serve students interested