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International Studies, Minor

Minor Requirements

The curriculum for the Minor in International Studies consists of three components: a foreign language, study abroad and course work. The specific requirements are as follows:

Modern Language Requirement 1
Select one language:9
FR XXX
French language courses
GE XXX
German language courses
IE 2XX
Intensive English courses
JP XXX
Japanese language courses
SP XXX
Spanish language courses
FL XXX
Other foreign language or content courses in the target language
International Coursework Requirement 29
Study Abroad Requirement 3
Total Hours18
1

Courses must be numbered 102 or higher, and appropriate placement is determined in consultation with department chair.

2

Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor in the Department of Modern Languages, and should be from one of the following areas: English, History, Art, Political Science, Religion, Philosophy, Anthropology and Sociology, Mass Media and the Brenneman School of Business.

3

Participation in at least a summer-long study abroad program (four weeks minimum) in the country of the language studied. This can include the language or the international topic courses for the minor, if they are taken abroad. For international students, enrollment in at least 12 hours for a full semester at Washburn will meet this requirement.