Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

International Studies, B.A.


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Requirements for the liberal arts majors in Chinese studies, Japanese studies, and Latin American studies


The international studies majors consist of a minimum of 44 credits, of which 24 credits must be taken in the primary area (Chinese studies, Japanese studies, Latin American studies); 12 credits in a complementary area of study; and 8 credits at the 3000-4000 level in an appropriate language. Language courses at the 1000 and 2000 level do not count toward the total number of credits for the major in either the primary or secondary area.  The complementary area of study ordinarily consists of the appropriate introductory international studies course and two additional courses in the area, which may be either international studies courses or departmental courses. IS 4995  , the capstone course, must have a subject matter relevant to the proper area to count for credit toward the major.

Duplication of course credit in the primary and complementary areas is not permitted. However, majors may apply their courses in international studies to their General Education Requirements .

Chinese Studies, B.A. program


Course requirements for the major in Chinese studies include:


4. 4 credits in IS 4995 (Directed Research), focused on the core area


5. 8 credits in Chinese language at the 3000-4000 level


Note


Students using this catalog to meet Chinese studies major requirements may also use any course subsequently approved as satisfying requirements #2 and #3 above and published in a later catalog.

Additional information


The International Studies Program periodically sponsors summer study tours to China including study at the China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing.

 

Japanese studies, B.A. program


Course requirements for the major in Japanese studies include:


4. 4 credits in IS 4995 (Directed Research), focused on the core area


5. 8 credits in Japanese language at the 3000-4000 level


Note


Students using this catalog to meet Japanese studies major requirements may also use any course subsequently approved as satisfying requirements #2 and #3 above and published in a later catalog.

Additional information


Students wishing to study in Japan may do so through an exchange program between Oakland University and Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan, and the Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Hikone, Shiga, Japan. See Study Abroad Opportunities .

 

Latin American studies, B.A. program


Coordinator:  Cecilia Saenz-Roby (Modern Languages and Literatures)

Course requirements for the major in Latin American studies include


4. 4 credits in IS 4995 (Directed Research), focused on the core area


5. 8 credits in Spanish language at the 3000-4000 level


Note


Students using this catalog to meet Latin American studies major requirements may also use any course subsequently approved as satisfying requirements #2 and #3 above and published in a later catalog.

Other coursework for the liberal arts majors in international studies, B.A. programs


Provided that the specific course topic to be studied in any given semester is consistent with their chosen major, students may use the following courses for major credit if approved by the International Studies Program director or faculty adviser prior to enrollment.

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