See Interdisciplinary Studies for self-designed B.A. and B.S. degree programs.
Department Chair
Rosamel S. Benavides-Garb, Ph.D.
Program Director
Michael Eldridge, Ph.D.
(707)
826-5906
Department of World Languages & Cultures
Behavioral & Social Sciences 206
(707) 826-3226, fax 826-3227
http://www.humboldt.edu/~intlst
Academic Advisors
Chinese Studies
Wurlig Bao
Mary Scoggin
Ray WangCultural Studies
Michael EldridgeEuropean Studies
Rosamel S. Benavides-Garb
Paul Blank
Valérie Budig-Markin
Kay LaBahn ClarkGlobalization Studies
Erick Eschker
Beth Wilson
Noah ZerbeInternational Business Studies
Saeed MortazaviIslamic Culture Studies
Paul Blank
Bill Herbrechtsmeier
Saeed MortazaviLatin American Studies
Rosamel S. Benavides-Garb
Lilianet Brintrup
Joseph LeeperPacific Basin Studies
Paul Blank
Ray WangPostcolonial African Studies
Valérie Budig-Markin
Michael Eldridge
Noah Zerbe
This is a unique, faculty-designed program with four distinct components:
core curriculum, area concentration, language proficiency, and residency
abroad. The program provides a flexible and balanced combination between classroom
instruction and direct contact with the regions and cultures of interest.
The program prepares students to enter the international labor force in the
US or abroad, in the public or private sector, in for-profit or nonprofit organizations.
This program also provides a basic foundation for further graduate work and
scholarship in the international field.
Both of the following:
GEOG
300 Global Awareness**
INTL 310 Global
Economics and Politics
One methodology area course:
ANTH 318
Special Topics: Ethnography
COMM
322 Intercultural Communication**
WLC 480 World Cultures & Alternative Representations
One course on modern world issues:
ECON
305 International Economics
ECON
306 Economics of the Developing World**
HIST
312 World History from 1750
PSCI
303 Third World Politics**
SOC
303 Race & Ethnic Relations**
SOC
305 Sociology of the Modern World-System**
Choose one of the following concentration areas (described in detail in the next section). Each concentration area requires six courses.
All students in the option must demonstrate a basic proficiency in the target language pertinent to the concentration area. Proficiency is generally equivalent to a fifth semester or higher of college-level language. Some concentration areas have more specific language requirements. Check below.
All students in the option must complete a full academic semester (equivalent to at least 12 units) while working on a meaningful project or assignment approved by the concentration area advisor(s). Some concentration areas have more specific residency requirements. Check the following.
This concentration provides a breadth of knowledge and direct experience of Chinese culture and society. It is appropriate for those whose work will require considerable cultural competency.
* Course only meets requirements if specific topic is appropriate to the concentration area. Consult with an advisor. ** Courses also meet GE and/or DCG requirements.LANGUAGE & CULTURE
Three courses from the following:
ANTH 328 Social Anthropology Lab: Culture Contact
ANTH 340 Language & Culture
GEOG 472 Topics in Regional Geography: China's Cultural Realms*
HIST 107 East Asian History to 1644**
HIST 108 East Asian Civilization since 1644**
WLC 120 Chinese Language (any level)
BREADTH COURSESThree courses from three different departments.
ANTH 306 World Regions Cultural Studies: China**
ANTH 359 Chinese Archaeaology
ANTH 390 World Regions Cultural Seminar: China
ANTH 492 China Field Project
GEOG 340 Geography of the Pacific Basin
GEOG 411 Senior Field Research in China
HIST 338 Modern Chinese History
PHIL 385 History of Philosophy: China
RS 340 Zen, Dharma, & Tao**Students may include special topics courses in Chinese culture offered by any department. Consult with an advisor first.
SECOND LANGUAGEDemonstrate a basic proficiency in the target language, generally equivalent to a fifth semester or higher of college-level language.
RESIDENCY ABROADComplete a full academic semester abroad (12 units minimum). Participate in an international study or research experience in China (or in a predominantly Chinese community outside the US) arranged with the appropriate academic advisors.
This concentration focuses on the diverse transnational cultural phenomena (musical, literary, filmic, artistic) that characterize the modern era. Of particular interest is the role of cultural production in the exercise and aftermath of empire: the relationship between culture and imperialism, the forging of new national cultures in the Third World, emergence of border and diaspora cultures, and evolution of other sorts of cultures that now cross-pollinate and circulate across global routes.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Two from the following:
ART 104K Introduction to Tribal Art**
MUS 302 Music in World Culture**
TFD 303 World Dance Expressions**
CULTURES IN MIGRATIONTwo from the following:
ANTH 306 World Regions Cultural Studies* / **
ANTH 340 Language & Culture
ES 304 / GEOG 304 Migrations & Mosaics**
LANGUAGE & LITERATURETwo courses from the following:
ENGL 240 World Literature*
ENGL 305 Postcolonial Perspectives: Literature of the Developing World**
ENGL 465 Multicultural Issues in Literature/Languages* / **
WS/FREN/GERM/SPAN 306 Sex, Class, & Culture: Gender & Ethnic Issues in International Short Stories**Various other special topics may be appropriate to this concentration. These will be approved on a case-by-case basis by the concentration area advisors.
SECOND LANGUAGEDemonstrate a basic proficiency in the target language, generally equivalent to a fifth semester or higher of college-level language.
RESIDENCY ABROADComplete a full academic semester (equivalent to at least 12 units) while working on a meaningful project or assignment approved by the concentration area advisor(s).
* Course only meets requirements if specific topic is appropriate to the concentration area. Consult with an advisor. ** Courses also meet GE and/or DCG requirements.
*** Course taught in non-English language (Spanish, French, German).
This concentration (with an emphasis in either France, Germany, Spain, or a combination) provides language and cultural skills necessary to work in European history, politics, culture, and economy. Emphases on language acquisition and time spent abroad give students direct experience with the societies of Europe. Courses allow ample opportunity to explore and select an appropriate focus. In consultation with faculty advisors, students may develop an emphasis within European Studies other than those mentioned above.
CONTINENTAL BACKGROUND
Five from the following:
ART 315 Topics in 19th Century Art*
ART 316 Topics in Early 20th Century Art*
ART 317 Topics in Late Modern & Contemporary Art*
BA 415 International Business Essentials
ECON 306 Economics of the Developing World**
ENGL 240 World Literature*
GEOG 332 Geography of the Mediterranean
GEOG 360 Geography of the World Economy*
GEOG 472 Topics in Regional Geography*
HIST 300 The Era of World War I**
HIST 301 The Era of World War II**
HIST 344 19th Century Europe
PHIL 302 Environmental Ethics**
PHIL 384 History of Philosophy: 19th Century
PSCI 330 Political Regimes & Political Change*
LANGUAGE OR REGIONAL EMPHASISOne course from one emphasis area:
Emphasis in France
FREN 306 Sex, Class, & Culture: Gender & Ethnic Issues in International Short Stories**
FREN 320 Francophone Culture & Civilization***
FREN 480 Seminar: Albert CamusEmphasis in Germany
ART 301 The Artist: German Expressionism** (or equivalent course on German art)
GERM 305 Marx, Nietzsche, Freud & German Literature
GERM 306 Sex, Class, & Culture: Gender & Ethnic Issues in International Short Stories
HIST 348 Modern GermanyEmphasis in Spain
SPAN 343 The Golden Age***
SPAN 344 Modern Hispanic Theater Workshop* / ***
SPAN 345 Hispanic Cinema* / ***
SPAN 348 Contemporary Hispanic Poetry* / ***
SPAN 349 Contemporary Spanish Novel***
SPAN 401 Hispanic Civilization: Spain***Special topics courses in European culture/society offered by any department may fulfill this requirement. Prior approval by the concentration area advisors is mandatory.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTDemonstrate basic language proficiency in the target language pertinent to the region of emphasis: French, German, or Spanish. The required proficiency is equivalent to 1+ on the current US government scale. Meet this requirement by examination or by completing two semesters of language courses beyond the second year.
RESIDENCY ABROADComplete a full academic semester (equivalent to at least 12 units) while working on a meaningful project/assignment approved by the concentration area advisor(s).
* Course only meets requirements if specific topic is appropriate to the concentration area. Consult with an advisor. ** Courses also meet GE and/or DCG requirements.
*** Course taught in non-English language (Spanish, French, German).
Globalization is the process of increasing integration among world economies. Examine the profound economic, political, cultural, and envi-ron-mental dimensions of this process and its impact on various regions of the world.
ECONOMIC DIMENSION
Two courses from the following:
ANTH 316 Anthropology & Development
ECON 305 International Economics & Globalization**
ECON 306 Economics of the Developing World**
ECON 315 Political Economy of Islam
GEOG 360 Geography of the World Economy
PSCI 303 Third World Politics**
PSCI 360 Political Economy
POLITICAL DIMENSIONOne course from the following:
HIST 375B US Foreign Relations, 1943 to present
PSCI 341 International Law
PSCI 347 US Foreign Policy
PSCI 440 International Organizations
SOC 305 Sociology of the Modern World-System**
SOC 420 Social Change
WS 303 Third World Women’s Movements
ENVIRONMENTAL DIMENSIONOne course from the following:
ECON 309 Economics of a Sustainable Society**
ECON 423 Environmental & Natural Resources Economics
GEOG 301 / ENVS 301 International Environmental Issues & Globalization**
PSCI 373 Politics of a Sustainable Society
PSCI 464 Technology & Development
SOC 302 Forests & Culture
SOC 320 Social Ecology
CULTURAL DIMENSIONOne course from the following:
ANTH 315 Sex, Gender, & Globalization
ANTH 317 Women & Development
ANTH 340 Language & Culture
ENGL 305 Postcolonial Perspectives**
GEOG/ES 304 Migration & Mosaics**
PSCI 340 Ethnicity & Nationalism
SOC 303 Race & Ethnic Relations**
REGIONAL DIMENSIONOne course from the following:
ANTH 306 World Regions Cultural Studies**
GEOG 332 Geography of the Mediterranean
GEOG 335 Geography of the Middle East
GEOG 340 Geography of the Pacific Basin
GEOG 341 Middle America
GEOG 344 South America**
HIST 350 History of the Soviet Union
PSCI 330 Political Regimes & Political Change
SPAN 309 Revolution, Reform, Response**
SECOND LANGUAGEDemonstrate a basic proficiency in the target language, generally equivalent to a fifth semester or higher of college-level language.
RESIDENCY ABROADComplete a full academic semester (equivalent to at least 12 units) while working on a meaningful project or assignment approved by the concentration area advisor(s).
* Course only meets requirements if specific topic is appropriate to the concentration area. Consult with an advisor. ** Courses also meet GE and/or DCG requirements.
*** Course taught in non-English language (Spanish, French, German).
This concentration is designed for those seeking employment in the international field. It provides a basic understanding of business functions and their applications to cultural, political, and economic environments of international firms.
PREREQUISITE
STAT 108 Elementary Statistics (GE Area B) or equivalentBUSINESS DIMENSION
Six required courses:
BA 345 Marketing Essentials
BA 355 Essentials of Financial & Management Accounting
BA 365 Finance Essentials
BA 375 Management Essentials
BA 415 International Business Essentials
BA 444 International MarketingSECOND LANGUAGE
Demonstrate a basic proficiency in the target language, generally equivalent to a fifth semester or higher of college-level language.
RESIDENCY ABROAD
Complete a full academic semester (equivalent to at least 12 units) while working on a meaningful project/assignment approved by the concentration area advisor(s).
* Course only meets requirements if specific topic is appropriate to the concentration area. Consult with an advisor. ** Courses also meet GE and/or DCG requirements.
*** Course taught in non-English language (Spanish, French, German).
This concentration has three focuses: first, the study of diverse Islamic cultures, from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia to the increasing Muslim population in the US; second, the fostering of good will among the 1/5 of humankind belonging to this religion; third, the acquisition of language experience in Arabic or some language indigenous to the region visited. Students are encouraged to travel to some Islamic culture for study or fieldwork.
ISLAMIC BACKGROUND
Two from the following:
RS 332 Introduction to Islam
GEOG 335 Geography of the Middle East
ECON 315 Political Economy of Islam
SUB-AREASFour from the following:
ANTH 306 World Regions Cultural Studies**
ANTH 390 World Regions Cultural Seminar
BA 410 International Business
BA 415 International Business Essentials
ENGL 240 World Literature*
ENGL 465 Multicultural Issues in Language**
ES 328 African Religion & Philosophy
GEOG 332 Geography of the Mediterranean
GEOG 360 Economic Geography
GEOG 363 Political Geography
GEOG 472 Topics: Cultural Realms*
GEOL 303 Earth Resources & Global Environmental Change**
HIST 311 World History to 1750
HIST 312 World History from 1750
PSCI 330 Political Regimes & Political Change*
SOC 303 Race & Ethnic Relations**
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTDemonstrate a basic language proficiency in the target language (generally equivalent to a fifth semester or higher of college-level language). The target language must be Arabic or a language indigenous to the region visited. Given the complex nature of some of these languages, two of the appropriate academic advisors are to evaluate the student's language proficiency.
RESIDENCY ABROADCompete a full academic semester of residency abroad (12 units minimum) in some Islamic community. Study and/or work on a meaningful project or assignment approved by the concentration area advisors.
* Course only meets requirements if specific topic is appropriate to the concentration area. Consult with an advisor. ** Courses also meet GE and/or DCG requirements.
*** Course taught in non-English language (Spanish, French, German).
Develop the professional skills and gain the knowledge necessary to establish
a lasting and successful relationship with a public or private sector organization
in Latin America and/or the US. Explore diverse areas of study related to
the region, including anthropology, archaeology, art, dance, economics, film,
geography, history, language, literature, muralism, music, politics, and popular
cultures.
This concentration welcomes students with specific goals in the international
field as well as those who would complement this degree with a second major
or minor, especially in technical areas: appropriate technology, computers,
natural resources, environmental studies, etc. Finally, this concentration
provides the basic foundations for graduate work in Latin American studies.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Three courses from the following:
ANTH 306 World Regions Cultural Studies* / **
ANTH 390 World Regions Cultural Seminar
ANTH 395 Mesoamerican Archaeaology
ES 310 US & Mexico Border
ES 314 Chicano Culture & Society in America**
GEOG 341 Middle America
GEOG 344 South America**
HIST 309 Revolution, Reform, Response**
PSCI 330 Political Regimes & Political Change*
SPAN 402 Hispanic Civilization: Latin America***
ARTS & LITERATURESThree from the following:
ART 104M Latin American Art** or
ES 480 Selected Topics: Latin American ArtART 301 The Artist: Mexican Muralists in Mexico & the US** or
ART 316 Topics in Early 20th Century Art: Mexican Muralists in Mexico & the USMUS 485 Seminar: Art & Dance of Latin America
ENGL 240 World Literature*
ENGL 305 Postcolonial Perspectives: Literature of the Developing World**
ENGL 465 Multicultural Issues in Literature/Languages**
SPAN 345 Hispanic Cinema***
SPAN 346 Borges & the Contemporary Spanish American Short Story***
SPAN 347 The "Boom" of the Latin American Novel***
SPAN 348 Contemporary Hispanic Poetry***
SPAN 450 Threads of Communication
SPAN 480 Undergraduate Seminar* (taught in English or Spanish)
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTDemonstrate a basic Spanish language proficiency of 1+ on the current US government scale. Meet this requirement by standardized test or by completing two semesters of language courses beyond Spanish second year. The following courses will satisfy this requirement:
SPAN 250 Intermediate Spanish Conversation
SPAN 311 Spanish Level V, Advanced Grammar & Composition
RESIDENCY ABROADComplete a full academic semester of residency (12 units minimum), or its equivalent, in a Latin American country.
A combination of the language acquisition program and field research (or professional internship) is possible. Residency in a Latin American country should take place only after extensive consultation with the appropriate academic advisors and after receipt of their written approval.
* Course only meets requirements if specific topic is appropriate to the concentration area. Consult with an advisor. ** Courses also meet GE and/or DCG requirements.
*** Course taught in non-English language (Spanish, French, German).
Explore the Pacific Basin from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, focusing on both the American and Australasian sides of the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Basin has emerged as a critical world region. Its destiny will determine the shape of the 21st century. The person familiar with Pacific Basin issues will be better prepared to face the challenges of the "Pacific Century."
COURSES
Follow the instructions for the minor in Pacific Basin studies. Take six courses total—the first one of the required core courses being GEOG 340 or GEOL 308. Then, from the regional focus areas, take two courses from one area, three from the other.
Follow the instructions for the minor in Pacific Basin studies. Take six courses total, the first being the required GEOG 340 core course. Then, from the regional focus areas, take two courses from one area, three from the other.
SECOND LANGUAGEDemonstrate a basic proficiency in the target language, generally equivalent to a fifth semester or higher of college-level language.
RESIDENCY ABROADComplete a full academic semester (equivalent to at least 12 units) while working on a meaningful project or assignment approved by the concentration area advisor(s).
This concentration gives the necessary cultural, historical, and linguistic background to understand major events that have shaped present-day Africa. The concentration places special importance on African nationalism, emerging definitions of democracy, the role of women, and the influence of Islam.
LITERATURE
Two courses from the following:
ENGL 240 World Literature*
ENGL 360 Special Topics in Literature*
FREN 317 Modern Francophone Literature*
FREN 318 French Poetry*
FREN 319 Francophone Theatre/Cinema*
FREN 410 Bilingual African Newsletter
FREN 480 Seminar*
RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY, & CULTURETwo courses from the following:
ANTH 306 World Regions Cultural Studies* / **
ANTH 390 World Regions Cultural Seminar*
ES 323 Patterns of Pan-Africanism
ES 328 African Religion & Philosophy
RS 332 Introduction to Islam
HISTORY & POLITICSTwo courses from the following:
HIST 391 Special Topics & Interdisciplinary Studies in History*
PSCI 330 Political Regimes & Political Change*
PSCI 340 Ethnicity & Nationalism*
WS 391 Special Topics in Women's Studies*The following courses may substitute for any of the above, depending on the appropriateness of the topics:
GEOG 472 Topics in Regional Geography*
WS 480 Selected Topics in Women's Studies*
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTDemonstrate a "high intermediate" proficiency in an African national language, such as Arabic, French, Portuguese, or Swahili. This level of proficiency is the equivalent of 1+ on the current US government scale (ILR) of second-language acquisition, or the equivalent ability of a student who successfully completes five semesters of second-language study at Humboldt State University. Students can meet this requirement at Humboldt by completing FREN 311.
RESIDENCY ABROADComplete a full academic semester of residency abroad (equivalent to 12 units minimum) in a course of study in Africa or an alternative site. Study abroad may include, but is not limited to, special topic field research, language study, or an internship. An extended stay in Africa or another site should take place only after extensive consultation with the appropriate academic advisors and after receipt of their written approval.
* Course only meets requirements if specific topic is appropriate to the concentration area. Consult with an advisor. ** Courses also meet GE and/or DCG requirements.
*** Course taught in non-English language (Spanish, French, German).