Sample Program

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IPENG International Programs in Engineering

Sample Program

The following programs illustrate ways in which the international minor requirements can be met. Many other combinations of courses can be proposed for approval.
I. INTERNATIONAL MINOR - FRANCE
Language: # of semester hours
FR 101, 102, 103, 104, or equivalent* - Elementary and Intermediate French 12
*Substitution of AP credit or credit earned in summer language study is permitted.
Area Studies:
FR 209 - Introduction to French Literature 3
ECON 332 - European Economic History 3
FR 479 - Studies in Francophonie 3
Residency:
Six weeks in Nancy, France studying French language and culture. Six semester hours of credit can be transferred to fulfill part of the above course requirements.
 
II. INTERNATIONAL MINOR - CHINA
Language: # of semester hours
CHIN 201, 202 - Elementary Chinese I & II 10
ENG 299* - Chinese 3
Area Studies:
HIST 120 - East Asian Civilizations 3
ENG 299* - Cultural Study of China 3
ECON 356 - Economy of China 3
*Credit earned in residence in China.
Residency:
Six week summer language study at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.
 
III. INTERNATIONAL MINOR - GREAT BRITAIN
In this example language cannot be used as part of the required 21 semester hours.
Area Studies*: # of semester hours
ACE 251 - World Food Economy 3
ENGL 247 - The British Novel 3
GEOG 110 - Geography of International Conflicts 3
HIST 255 - British Isles to 1688 3
HIST 256 - History of Great Britain Since 1688 3
PS 280 - Introduction to International Relations 3
PS 349 - Gov & Pol of Great Britain 3
*Credit earned in residence in Great Britain may be substituted for some of these courses.
Residency:
One academic year at Bristol University.

Note: This set of courses satisfies all of the college and campus requirements for non-technical general education courses.