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Professor:
Larson (Coordinator)
The major is designed to
integrate an understanding of the changing social, political,
and historical environment of Europe today with study of Europe
in its relations to the rest of the world, particularly the
United States. It stresses the international relations of the
North Atlantic community and offers the student opportunity to
emphasize either European studies or international relations.
The program provides multiple perspectives on the cultural
traits that shape popular attitudes and institutions. Study of a
single country is included as a data-base for comparisons, and
study of its language as a basis for direct communication with
its people. The program is intended to
prepare a student either for graduate study or for careers which
have an international component. International obligations are
increasingly assumed by government agencies and a wide range of
business, social, religious, and educational organizations.
Opportunities are found in the fields of journalism, publishing,
communications, trade, banking, advertising, management, and
tourism. The program also offers flexible career preparation in
a variety of essential skills, such as research, data analysis,
report writing, language skills, and the awareness necessary for
dealing with people and institutions of another culture.
Preparation for related careers can be obtained through the
guided selection of courses outside the major in the areas of
business, economics, foreign languages and literatures,
government, history, and international relations or through a
second major. Students should design their programs in
consultation with members of the Committee on International
Studies. Students interested in teacher
certification should refer to the Department of Education on
page 90. By completing a major in the foreign languages
(five or more courses) and the education program, students can
be certified to teach that language. The International Studies program
also encourages participation in study abroad programs such as
programs at Westminster College in Oxford, England, as well as
the Washington and United Nations semesters. |
