Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Studies with a Concentration in European Studies Undergraduate Programme By Virginia Commonwealth University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Studies with a Concentration in European Studies

Main Subject Area

Area StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The international studies program offers a varied interdisciplinary humanities curriculum, global in scope and designed to increase students’ knowledge about the cultures and traditions, languages, literature and media, history, values, concerns, and aspirations of peoples in different countries and regions of the world. The goal of the program is ultimately also to both broaden students’ comparative intercultural perspectives and develop their cross-cultural communication abilities. Within each chosen concentration, the interdisciplinary range of offerings allows for flexibility in configuring each individual’s course of study, which can be organized in a manner that best suits a student’s particular needs. Learning outcomes Knowledge regarding the interrelationship between local and global institutions, cultures, languages and religions Knowledge regarding the differences and unity of human values, aspirations and concerns Knowledge of local and global issues of social justice, human rights and sustainability Development of reading, writing and oral communication skills Development of ethical, critical and creative thinking skills Development of global awareness and global citizenship Upon completing this program: Students will be able to critically analyze culturally specific and global issues from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Students will demonstrate knowledge of universals and differences in worldviews and ethical systems (values) across a range of cultures. Students will acquire the cross-cultural communication skills and cultural sensitivity to interact effectively in international and/or multicultural settings, and to engage with cultural difference in an informed and compassionate fashion. Students will attain a third-year college level proficiency in a second language in each of the four modalities: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The international studies program offers a varied interdisciplinary humanities curriculum, global in scope and designed to increase students’ knowledge about the cultures and traditions, languages, literature and media, history, values, concerns, and aspirations of peoples in different countries and regions of the world. The goal of the program is ultimately also to both broaden students’ comparative intercultural perspectives and develop their cross-cultural communication abilities. Within each chosen concentration, the interdisciplinary range of offerings allows for flexibility in configuring each individual’s course of study, which can be organized in a manner that best suits a student’s particular needs. Learning outcomes Knowledge regarding the interrelationship between local and global institutions, cultures, languages and religions Knowledge regarding the differences and unity of human values, aspirations and concerns Knowledge of local and global issues of social justice, human rights and sustainability Development of reading, writing and oral communication skills Development of ethical, critical and creative thinking skills Development of global awareness and global citizenship Upon completing this program: Students will be able to critically analyze culturally specific and global issues from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Students will demonstrate knowledge of universals and differences in worldviews and ethical systems (values) across a range of cultures. Students will acquire the cross-cultural communication skills and cultural sensitivity to interact effectively in international and/or multicultural settings, and to engage with cultural difference in an informed and compassionate fashion. Students will attain a third-year college level proficiency in a second language in each of the four modalities: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Admission Requirements

80+
6+
Other English Language Requirement: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 PBT.

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

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International
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