Through such experience, students acquire a thorough knowledge of cultural, economic, political and social interrelationships. In planning the major, students should take advantage of UF's study abroad programs. This major focuses on medieval and early modern European culture and its influences on the modern world. Students are encouraged to seek historical perspectives that can contribute to current discussions about ethnicity and nationality, colonialism, technologies and their effects, gender and sexuality and the characteristics of historical and fictional narratives. This IDS major involves critical thinking, textual analysis and creativity, and is excellent pre-professional preparation for careers in law, journalism, government services, medicine, library science, international work and teaching.
Students design a concentration that focuses on an Arabic or Hebrew language and culture.
Students acquire knowledge of relationships among language, literature, politics, religion, arts and economics. The program culminates in a senior thesis. Contact Dr. Aida Bamia, Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures, 392-2422. This major studies the characteristics and functions of the nervous system. Core courses ensure that students acquire a background in basic sciences, biology and brain science.