International Studies
If the world is, as author Thomas L. Friedman says, flat, then now is the time for students interested in international affairs to flourish.
Auburn Montgomery’s International Studies program provides you with the opportunity to develop the basic knowledge necessary to participate in international and intercultural activities. It lays the foundation for you to continue your 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.
The major requirements for the International Studies program are grouped into five options:
- Three ethnic study options which concentrate on one language
- French studies
- German studies
- Hispanic Studies
- Two area studies options which require two languages
Each of the five options has a Cultural track and a Trade track. In the Cultural track, you take more area-related course work in the humanities and social sciences. In the Trade track, you take courses in international economics and business.
In the single language options, you are expected to take course work in a second language, but less so than students in the area studies options.
Shared Spanish Program with AU
AUM students may now opt to participate in a shared Spanish program with the Auburn campus. This is a full language major in Spanish, offered on both campuses. Of particular advantage to the AUM student is that he or she may take courses at Auburn or participate in Auburn-sponsored study abroad programs in Spain without having to enroll as a transient student.
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.
The programs on both campuses are to be exactly the same, so the advising sheets for Auburn and for AUM in these programs are alike.
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