International Studies

Robert Frank, Director Lakeeia Greene, Administrative Assistant

The International Studies Program offers opportunities for students to gain an understanding of other cultures through study abroad, as well as through an interdisciplinary Minor in International Studies.

International Studies Minor

Longwood University offers a minor in International Studies, combining courses in the social sciences, humanities, arts, and sciences, for those students who wish to devote a part of their education to learning about societies other than their own. Many students combine their interdisciplinary focus in International Studies with a major in a field such as Political Science, Economics, Business, Foreign Language, History, or English, in preparation for careers in international service, business, non-governmental organizations, foreign service, the Peace Corps, and for pursuing graduate work. Students will pursue courses in the minor during study abroad in summer or semester programs, while acquiring first-hand experience with life and work in another culture.

Students who wish to participate in the International Studies minor should contact Dr. Robert E. Frank, Director of International Affairs, frankre@longwood.edu.

Requirements for 21-Credit Minor in International Studies

In order to complete a minor in International Studies, students must:

1. File a form of intention to pursue the minor at the Office of Registration.

2. Complete 6 credit hours in a modern language to include 330 or 331.

Note:

Modern Language majors must take all 21 credits from the list below.

Non-native English speakers using TESL 309 or TESL 310 to complete this requirement may use any

History class to fulfill the 330/331 requirement, including American History. See Director for approval of course choice.

3. Complete 15 credit hours chosen from the following: no more than two courses from any one discipline may be chosen.

ACCT 447 ANTH 204 ANTH 316 ANTH 317 ANTH 320 ART 261 ART 262 ART 362 ART 365 COMM 420 ECON 305 ECON 307 ECON 319 ECON/FINA413 ENGL 201 ENGL 360 ENGL 362 FREN 335 International Accounting Language and Culture People of Africa Peoples of the Pacific Folklore History of Western Art: Prehistoric to Medieval History of Western Art: Renaissance to Modern Modern Art Contemporary Art Intercultural Communication Economics of European Union Transition and Development to Free Markets International Economics International Financial Markets World Literature Genre Studies (when topic is appropriate) Literature of Diversity (when topic is appropriate) French Cinema

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FREN 341 FREN 342 FREN 411/412 FREN 413/414 FREN 415/416 GEOG 220 GEOG 241 GEOG 352 GEOG 403 GERM 341 GERM 342 GERM 411/412 GERM 413/414 GERM 415/416 HLTH 210 HIST 200 HIST 202 HIST 308 HIST 314 HIST 355 HIST 356 HIST 358 HIST 359 HIST 360 HIST 483 HIST484 MANG 368 MARK481 MUSC 225 PHED/DANC 136 POSC 255 POSC 314 POSC 335 POSC 375 POSC 441 POSC 442 RELI 242 SPAN 340 SPAN 350 SPAN 411/412 SPAN 413/414 SPAN 415/416 Survey of French Literature I Survey of French Literature II Studies in Literary Genre French Literary Movements Major French Authors The Geography of South America Cultural Geography World Regional Geography Geography of Europe Survey of German Literature I Survey of German Literature II Studies in Literary Genre German Literary Movements Major German Authors World Health Issues History of China Islamic Civilizations United States Diplomatic History Political History of Africa Europe in the Nineteenth Century, 1815-1914 Europe in the Twentieth Century, 1900-present France Since 1815 Russian History to 1894 History of the Soviet Union and Communist Eastern Europe International Study in Africa International Study in Europe Beyond the Silk Road: Sino-American Business International Business Introduction to World Music International Folk Dance Introduction to Comparative Politics Political History of Africa Western European Politics and Government Latin American Politics and Government International Relations International Law World Religions Masterpieces of Spanish Literature Masterpieces of Spanish American Literature Studies in Literary Genre Hispanic Literary Movements Hispanic Authors

Other courses with a substantial international focus or study abroad component will be considered for substitution. See program director.

4. Complete an approved study abroad program awarding at least 3 credit hours

Study Abroad

Study Abroad programs are available in the form of short-term group programs led by Longwood University faculty during summers or winter intersessions, one- or two-month summer programs, and semester and year programs. Students should work with their academic advisors to plan the courses to be taken abroad, and should begin planning at least a year ahead of the proposed program dates. Study abroad opportunities are open to all

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students; a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 is required for most study abroad programs. Modern Language majors are required to study abroad for at least one full semester. All federal, state and institutional financial aid, with the exception of Federal Work Study, may be applied toward the costs of approved study abroad programs. There are a limited number of scholarships available for students in programs abroad. For complete information on upcoming programs, requirements for participation, and application procedures, and for help in selecting a program and for program approval, please visit the Office of International Affairs in Barlow 2nd Floor. The International Affairs website contains information that will be helpful as you begin to plan study abroad: http://www.longwood.edu/studyabroad/

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