Intercultural Communication through World Literatures

Major in Intercultural Communication through World Literatures

World Literature is a vibrant and vital field of study encompassing a spectrum of literatures, historical periods, and cultural phenomena through the ages and across the globe. The intercultural learning and international awareness fostered by the study of literature in global perspective prepare students to flourish academically and professionally in an increasingly interconnected world.

EDUC_O, LLED_O, MGMT_O, and THTR_O courses have been selected to provide students with employable skills at the end of their degree, thereby opening the door to careers in teaching, writing, editing, translation, advertising, marketing, and public relations, among others.

To complete the Major in Intercultural Communication through World Literatures, students must complete at least 30 credits in WRLD, with a minimum of 21 credits at the 300/400 level and 18 additional credits in EDUC_O, INDG_O, LLED_O, MGMT_O, and THTR_O courses, as described below.

In addition to the B.A. requirements, students must complete the following:

First and Second Years

(18 credits)

• WRLD_O 150
• One of WRLD_O 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158
• WRLD_O 200
• INDG_O 100 (Introduction to Decolonization: Indigenous Studies)
• MGMT_O 110 (Introduction to Management Thought and Social Responsibility)*
• THTR_O 204 (Creative Communication and Engagement)

*Students may choose to complete MGMT_O 100 towards a Minor in Management or a Dual Degree Master of Management.

Third and Fourth Years

(30 credits)

• WRLD_O 382
• WRLD_O 404
• One of WRLD_O 497, 498, 499
• 12 additional WRLD_O credits at the 300- and 400-level
• EDUC_O 300
• INDG_O 404 (Indigenous Peoples United Nations and Global Issues)
• One of LLED_O 494, 495, 496, 497*

*Students may choose to take more LLED_O courses towards the completion of the Teaching English and Additional Languages (TEAL) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.

Students must also complete a standardized Intercultural Development Inventory assessment. The fee for the assessment is included with the program mandatory fees (up to $40).

Minor in Intercultural Communication through World Literatures

To complete a Minor in Intercultural Communication through World Literatures, students must complete at least 30 credits in WRLD out of the 120 credits required for the B.A. degree, including:

• One of WRLD_O 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157
• WRLD_O 200
• WRLD_O 382

At least 18 credits of 300- or 400-level WRLD_O courses.