The second course is more global in emphasis and looks at world affairs from a global and comparative perspective. It fosters a dialogue among the various traditions as they interact with each other at the global level. An integral component of our program that serves to add value to our students educationally as well as culturally and linguistically. We provide maximum opportunity, literally all over the world, but especially at our international studies centers in China, the Middle East, and Europe. Foreign language instruction is provided in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
Students complete the equivalent of a full year of introductory language study.
Other Program Benefits Directed study may be set up with a professor at a nearby university or college. The Center provides special events including international speakers, musicians, artists, and other programs. The world is shrinking. As communications technology advances, people from one country are finding their lives increasingly interwoven with the lives of people from all over the globe. Consequently, the need and desire to learn more about other cultures is growing.