Modern Languages and Cultures, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Concentration in Cultural Area Studies

Program Overview

This interdisciplinary program focuses on developing communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Students select courses in oral and written communication, analytical and quantitative thinking, and an emphasis area of their choice, such as American, Asian, European, Latin American, or Middle Eastern studies. The program prepares students for careers in fields that require strong communication and analytical abilities.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Oral and Written Communication: Select two of the following: COMM 217Intercultural Communication 1, GES 105World Regional Geography 1, POLS 103International Relations 1.
• Analytical, Quantitative & Critical Thinking Skills: Select one of the following courses approved for your cultural area: HIST 151Ancient World to the Age of Global Encounters 1, HIST 152Early Modern to Contemporary World 1, INDP 106Race and Ethnic Diversity in the USA 1, INDP 310Cultural Area Studies 1, INDP 322Archaeology of the Americas 1, MODL 105Introduction to Asian Civilizations 1.
• Select one of the following: INDP 317Statistics for the Social Sciences 1, INDP 318Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies 1.
• Emphasis Area Courses: Selected by advisement.
• Part I: Primary Cultural Area –America, Asia, Europe, Latin America or Middle East.
Select five courses in the following categories: Foundations, Culture and Society, History, Current Issues.
• Part II: Electives.
Select three electives.