Major Requirements
A major in international studies consists of:
| BLMC 220 | Introduction to Culture: Bridging Differences | 3 |
| BLMC 240 | Introduction to International Studies | 3 |
| BLMC 494 | Seminar in International Studies | 3 |
| POLS 203 | International Relations | 3 |
| | Six to 18 hours of a language requirement* | |
Students must take four courses from one of the following thematic areas:
Intercultural Studies
| ANTH 210 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BLMC 340 | Current Issues in International Studies | 3 |
| COMM 218 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 340 | Communication and Identity in Media and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 333 | Major Works of World Literature-Global | 3 |
| GEOG 200 | Human Geography | 3 |
| HUMN 380 | Global Perspectives On Gender | 3 |
Global Relations
Students must take 12 hours from one of the following regional areas:
Asia
Europe
| BLMC 330 | International Living/Study/Internship | 1 to 12 |
| HIST 220 | European Civilization from 476-1648 | 3 |
| HIST 221 | European Civilization since 1648 | 3 |
| HIST 242 | World War II | 3 |
| HIST 350 | European Society and Thought | 3 |
| HIST 352 | Selected Topics in Global History | 3 |
| HIST 400 | Selected Topics in European History | 3 |
| SPAN 325 | Culture of Spain (in Spanish) | 3 |
| SPAN 341 | Spanish Culture (in English) | 3 |
| SPAN 345 | Literature of Spain: Major Works | 3 |
| SPAN 499 | Study/Internship in a Spanish-Speaking Country | 1 to 12 |
Latin America
| BLMC 330 | International Living/Study/Internship | 1 to 12 |
| BLMC 343 | Hispanic/Latino Influences in the United States | 3 |
| RELI 315 | Religions of Africa and the Americas | 3 |
| SPAN 328 | Spanish-American Culture (in Spanish) | 3 |
| SPAN 344 | Spanish-American Culture (in English) | 3 |
| SPAN 346 | Spanish-American Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 499 | Study/Internship in a Spanish-Speaking Country | 1 to 12 |
*The language requirement of six to 18 hours may include prerequisite courses depending upon the student’s language placement. Student must complete at least six semester hours of 300-level or higher courses of a European language (e.g.,
SPAN 310,
SPAN 320, SPAN 323, or
SPAN 360) or at least six semester hours of 200-level or higher courses of a non-European language (e.g.,
JAPN 220 and
JAPN 221). The chosen language must match the regional focus.
Student must complete at least six semester hours in an international academic experience. The international academic experience may be taken through UF international study courses (e.g., BLMC 330) or through an affiliated study abroad program chosen in consultation with the academic advisor.