Filmmaker Federico Fellini once said, “A different language is a different vision of life.” For every new language you learn, you enter into a new vision of society, nature, humanity and the arts.
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| Auburn Montgomery’s International Studies program, in the Department of History, offers students opportunities to explore languages and cultures other than their own, via language and culture courses, to study abroad, interact with AUM’s international students, and service learning in the Montgomery area. Our program provides the opportunity to develop the basic knowledge necessary to participate in international and intercultural activities. It also lays the foundation for continued studies in several advanced or professional degree programs. |  |
The international studies program emphasizes knowledge of modern foreign cultures and enables the student to develop a speaking ability in at least one foreign language.
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The major requirements for the International Studies program are grouped into three options:
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o Francophone studies (France and French-speaking cultures)
o German studies
o Hispanic Studies (Spain and Latin America) |
Each of the options has a Cultural track and a Trade track. In the Cultural track, the student takes more area-related course work in the humanities and social sciences. In the Trade track, the student takes courses in international economics and business.
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A fourth option (Asian Studies) is in development.
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Shared Spanish Program with AU
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AUM students may also opt to participate in a shared Spanish program with the Auburn campus. This is a full language major in Spanish, offered on both campuses. The particular advantage to AUM students is that they may take courses at Auburn or participate in Auburn-sponsored study abroad programs in Spain without having to enroll as a transient student.
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This program differs from the International Studies and International Trade programs still offered at AUM in that they require more intensive preparation in a single language. The shared Spanish program is, therefore, tailored to students who wish to pursue graduate work in, or who wish to teach, the Spanish language. AUM students may also have access to foreign language education certification through this program.
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Auburn Foreign Language and Literatures home page.
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Foreign Language Proficiency for International Studies Majors
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Language proficiency for Culture and Trade tracks is the same: speaking, listening, reading, and writing proficiency at the high intermediate level, followed by four courses in language, literature, and civilization numbered 3000 and above. The ultimate goal is to reach advanced proficiency in the target language, according to guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (actfl.org). Proficiency at the high intermediate level is established by one of two means: 1) completing coursework at AUM or another accredited university at the intermediate level or higher (2020 at AUM); or 2) taking a writing proficiency exam. The completion of either of these two methods places a student into an advanced-level course (3000 and higher). Native or “heritage” speakers of a language must also demonstrate writing proficiency in order to be placed in advanced courses.
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See the department’s policy on Advanced Placement and Credit in Passing for details regarding the writing proficiency exam.
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