American Intercultural Studies, Minor

Overview

The minor in American Intercultural Studies is designed to develop in students the qualities and skills necessary for intercultural understanding and cooperation in today’s diverse society. The minor recognizes that certain historical events and experiences involving race and/or ethnicity in America continue to have a major impact upon the nature and development of intercultural relationships. While underscoring the inextricable connection that exists between the past and the present intercultural dynamic, the minor seeks to enhance positive associations with and among the people of various multicultural communities.

Completion of the program will be indicated on the student’s transcript with the notation “Minor in American Intercultural Studies.”

Requirements for the minor

I. Completion of 18 Credit Hours in the Following Distribution:

A. Completion of the nine-hour Required Curriculum.

Three hours in either: ANTH 1401 - Introduction to Anthropology OR SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 3427 - Race in America / ANTH 3427 - Race in America
HCOM 3372 - Intercultural Communication / ANTH 3332 - Intercultural Communication

B. Nine additional hours from the Core Curriculum

(see below), including at least three hours in Perspectives coursework and at least three hours in Dynamics coursework.

II. Guidelines for Selection of Coursework:

A. At least nine hours of coursework

in the American Intercultural Studies minor must be upper division.

B. No more than 12 hours of the coursework

(including cross-listed courses) can be taken from one department to fulfill the requirements of the minor.

American Intercultural Studies Core*

Perspectives Coursework

Perspectives coursework focuses on events, conditions, circumstances, major figures and/or movements that are significant to understanding a particular minority group’s experience and viewpoint in America.

ENGL - 1316 African American Literature Credits: 3
GNED - 3326 U.S. Latino Culture and Artistic Expression Credits: 3
GNED - 3425 The U.S. Latinx Experience Credits: 4
HIST - 1340 Latin American Cultural Tradition Credits: 3
HIST - 1370 The African American Experience Through Reconstruction Credits: 3
HIST - 1371 The African American Experience Since Reconstruction Credits: 3
MUSC - 1346 Jazz History and Styles Credits: 3

Dynamics Coursework

Dynamics coursework reveals and analyzes the particular contexts that influence or impact intercultural understanding and intercultural relationships.

ANTH - 3343 Relaciones Fronterzas Mexico-Estados Unidos (bilingue) Credits: 3 (also listed as SOCI 3343 )
HIST - 1360 The History of the United States Through Reconstruction Credits: 3
HIST - 1361 The History of the United States Since Reconstruction Credits: 3
PLSI - 3452 Civil Rights and Liberties Credits: 4
PSYC - 2341 Social Psychology Credits: 3
RELI - 1360 Religion in the United States Credits: 3
SOCI - 2328 Social Inequality Credits: 3 (also listed as SOCI 2328 )
SOCI - 3343 Relaciones fronterizas Mexico-Estados Unidos (bilingue) Credits: 3 (also listed as ANTH 3343 )
URBS - 2328 Social Inequality Credits: 3 (also listed as SOCI 2328 )

Note:

*When departments offer a relevant course coded under a “special topics” or “variable content” designation, the Faculty Advisory Committee may approve such course for inclusion within the core curriculum of the minor.

Admission to Major

How to apply

Students interested in the American Intercultural Studies minor should submit an application to the chair of the Faculty Advisory Committee, who will assign a faculty adviser to the student.

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