International Literatures and Cultures Major
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Division of Humanities and Fine Arts
International Literatures & Cultures Major Requirements
The interdisciplinary major in International Literatures and Cultures (ILC) requires nine upper-level courses chosen in consultation with the advisor, from department courses, or related courses in other subjects as outlined below. In addition, students complete the Senior Capstone Experience.
The prerequisites for the major are completion of ANT 105 Introduction to Anthropology and study of a foreign language through the 202 level (or demonstration of proficiency at that level).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 1 Course From Below | 4 | |
| Sex, Gender, and Culture | ||
| Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Select 8 Courses From Below. At least 4 courses should be foreign language, literature, or culture or a study abroad. At least 2 courses should be 400 or higher. | 32 | |
ELEC 300-, 400- level | ||
ELEC 300-, 400- level | ||
ELEC 300-, 400- level | ||
ELEC 300-, 400- level | ||
ELEC 300-, 400- level | ||
ELEC 400- level | ||
ELEC 400- level | ||
| Senior Capstone Experience (ILC SCE) | 2-4 | |
| Total Credits | 38-40 | |
Students pursuing study in a language not offered at WC may use four culturally relevant courses in other subjects taught in English. The remaining four courses may be chosen from ILC courses offered, or appropriate courses from other subjects, such as History, Art, Music, Theatre, Philosophy, Humanities. The advisor and student work together to choose a language or culture, a particular theme (such as gender or ethnicity), a historical period, or a particular literary genre or form of cultural expression (such as the novel, poetry, drama, film, art, or music). Students may choose Chinese, Italian, or Arabic cultural studies as the central focus of the ILC major by combining appropriate study abroad with courses that are available on campus in those fields.