International Studies Minor

In an increasingly globalized, interconnected, and interdependent world, students must be informed about cultures, societies, peoples, and ways of life beyond their own. The International Studies Minor empowers students to explore the world as global citizens by equipping them with foundational tools and knowledge suitable to a variety of fields. Students choosing the minor expand their knowledge of a second language beyond the introductory level or by taking a second non-native language. Coursework completed abroad (either through Coker University or another program) offers students the benefits of experiential learning through engagement with another culture.

A minor in international studies requires 18 semester hours. A student majoring in any field may find the minor in international studies to be a complement to their studies and useful to placing those studies in a global context. The minor requires at least 3 semester hours of non-native language at the 200 level or above or by taking a second non-native language. An additional nine semester hours from the approved International Studies electives listed below are required. At least 6 credit hours of coursework must be at the 300 level or above. Students in the International Studies Minor are required to participate in a Study Abroad Experience and are encouraged to select an experience that includes additional language study.*

Requirements

International Studies Minor Requirements

	Non-Native Language (101 and 102)	6
	Continued Non-Native Language (at the 200 level or above)
	Or
	Second Non-Native Language (at the 100 level or above)	3

Nine hours from:

AAS 245/DNC 245	World Dance	1
ART 281	Art History Survey II	3
CHI 135	The Culture of China	3
DNC 245/AAS 245	Global Dnc Practs: Social, Folk, & Rel	1
ENG 207	World Literature I	3
ENG 209	World Literature II	3
ENG 228	A Sense of Place	3
ENG 316	Major British Author	3
ENG 317	Major Global Author	3
GPY 201	Wld Reg Geography	3
HIST 210	West Civilization I	3
HIST 211	West Civilization II	3
HIST 241	Mod East Asian Hist	3
HIST 260	Latin America	3
HIST 361	Modern Revolutions	3
HIST 390	Making of the Contemporary World	3
INS 410	International Studies	3
MUS 235	Intro to World Music	3
REL 205	Religions of the World	3
THE 201	World Dramatic Lit	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Total Credit Hours: 18

Note: Students should begin working with the Director of Educational Travel as soon as possible in order to take advantage of opportunities to apply for competitive scholarships and to effectively plan their coursework and international experience.

Special Topics Courses can be counted towards the International Studies minor with the approval of the program coordinator and the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences.