Intercultural Studies
The Intercultural Studies minor is a flexible, interdisciplinary program that pairs well with majors across Butler’s colleges. You’ll increase your cultural appreciation, awareness, and competence and graduate with a competitive edge in today’s interconnected world.
Whether you’re an International Business major seeking to enhance both your curriculum and resume, a Middle/Secondary Education major aspiring to teach in a multicultural school, or a Political Science major eager to understand the world on a deeper level, the Intercultural Studies minor is an excellent way to foster your linguistic and critical thinking skills.
The minor is designed for students who do not currently have a language requirement but still want to familiarize themselves with one or several regions of the world and sub-sections of the American population. You’ll have the opportunity to practice learning multiple languages or focus deeply on one, with choices in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish.
Curriculum
The Intercultural Studies minor is a minimum of 18 credit hours.
9 credits of language courses
Students can fulfill their language requirement in one or more of the following languages:
- Chinese (CN 100 through CN 370)
- French (FR 101 through FR 490)
- German (GR 101 through GR 330)
- Spanish (SP 101 through SP 490)
Placement exams will determine starting levels for each language if previous coursework has been completed.
9 credits of culture courses
Culture courses can be fulfilled with courses taught in English for a variety of international-focused topics offered from the departments of History/Anthropology/Classics, English, and Religion/Philosophy.
Examples include:
- EN 322 Diasporic Cultures
- AN 320 Gender and Sexuality in Globalization
- AN 370 Anthropology of Africa, Medicine and Technology
- CLA 301 Epic Poetry
- CLA 323 Women in Antiquity
- PL 364 Ethics and International Relations
- HST 214 Major Themes in Asian History
- HST 327 The History of Human Rights
- RL 391 Seminar on Religion and Global Affairs
Students can also participate in study abroad programs that may count towards the minor requirements.