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Aug 31, 2024
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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
International Studies, B.A.
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Requirements for the liberal arts majors in international studies, B.A. programs
The international studies majors consist of a minimum of 40 credits, of which 20 credits must be taken in the primary area (East Asian studies, Latin American studies); 12 credits in a complementary area of study; and 8 credits at the 300-400 level in an appropriate language. Language courses at the 100 and 200 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.
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. East Asian studies, B.A. program
Course requirements for the major in Chinese studies include: Course requirements for the major in Chinese studies include:
2. 16 credits drawn from the following
3. 12 credits in complementary area - Japanese or South Asian studies
4. 8 credits in Chinese language at the 300-400 level
Additional information
The International Studies Program periodically sponsors summer study tours to China including study at the China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing.
Course requirements for the major in Japanese studies include:
2. 16 credits drawn from the following courses
3. 12 credits in complementary area - Chinese or South Asian studies
4. 8 credits in Japanese language at the 300-400 level
Additional information
Note: 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
2. 16 credits drawn from the following courses
3. 12 credits in complementary area - African-American studies
4. 8 credits in Spanish language at the 300-400 level
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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