Non-Western Studies Minor

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Objectives:

The minor in non-Western studies is designed to allow students to develop a multidisciplinary, directed course of study through which they will attain a well-rounded understanding of a regional (Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America) or functional (e.g., development, revolution) area.

Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:

In addition to the above, students will have an opportunity to develop keener insight and appreciation for diversity. This program will not only allow minority students to learn about their origins, but will (perhaps more importantly) engage all students to widen their horizons. In addition, this specialization will prove especially beneficial for the student pursuing a graduate degree in such areas as International Business, International Studies, Comparative Literature, History, etc. It will also distinguish students entering military or other government service. No students are excluded from pursuing this minor. A student may not, however, use any course toward satisfying both the minor requirement and a specific or area requirement in his or her major.

Administration:

The minor in Non-Western Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor. The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Structure of the Minor:

Required Courses

Foreign language through the 202 level (equivalent to 12 hours)
PSCI 343 - Introduction to Non-Western Studies Credit Hours: 3

Electives

Four of the following from at least two disciplines:

HIST 206 - History of the Non-Western World Credit Hours: 3
HIST 357 - The History of Premodern China Credit Hours: 3
HIST 358 - The History of Modern China Credit Hours: 3
HIST 361 - Early Islamic History Credit Hours: 3
HIST 362 - Modern Middle East Credit Hours: 3
HIST 365 - Special Topics in Non-Western History Credit Hours: 3
HIST 387 - History of the Vietnam War Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 335 - Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 337 - East Asian Affairs Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 338 - Southeast Asian Affairs Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 339 - Middle Eastern Affairs Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 340 - Latin American Affairs Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 341 - African Affairs Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 342 - International Terrorism Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 345 - South Asian Affairs Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 433 - Topics in International Politics Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 311 - Economic Geography Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 202 - Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
SPAN 303 - Cultures and Cultural Production in Spain Credit Hours: 3
SPAN 304 - Latin American Cultures and Cultural Production Credit Hours: 3
SPAN 320
FREN 303 - French Civilization Credit Hours: 3
FREN 304 - Survey of Non-European Francoph Literature and Civilization Credit Hours: 3
GERM 303 - German Civilization and Culture Credit Hours: 3
GERM 304 - Postwar German Society and Culture Credit Hours: 3
CRMJ 383 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems Credit Hours: 3
CRMJ 384 - International Crime Credit Hours: 3

Other:

Relevant Independent Study in any discipline; approved Senior Research Project or Internship; any relevant course taught by departments as a special topic; any relevant literature and/or language course (Asian, African, Latin American, or Middle East).

Projected Course of Study:

Students will be required to file a declaration of intent with the Director of the program by the end of the first semester of the junior year. This declaration will outline the projected course of study and will be approved by the Director. In addition to approving this projected course of study, the Director will assume responsibility for publicizing the program and for monitoring each student’s progress toward fulfilling the requirements of the minor; in this latter capacity, the Director will be responsible for verifying that the student has met the requirements of the minor and for notifying the Records Office to that effect.

Total Credit Hours Required:

15 at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel (plus 12 of language).