International Studies

Graduates who have a better understanding and appreciation of international perspectives will be more effective and resourceful in navigating the global marketplace.   Linfield's approach to international study provides opportunities to infuse a semester or year abroad with language study and coursework in a variety of areas across the curriculum.

Resources:

Overall Coordinator:  Dr. Christopher Keaveney, Modern Languages

Asia:   Dr. John Sagers, History and Professor Christopher Keaveney, Modern Languages

Europe:   Dr. Peter Richardson, Modern Languages

Latin America: Dr. Thomas Love, Sociology & Anthropology and Dr. Sonia Ticas, Modern Languages

Study Abroad Opportunities:  International Programs Office (Dr. Shaik Ismail, Director)

Where do you begin?

• Review the requirements for the Asian Studies, European Studies, or Latin American Studies Minors, the German Studies major or minor, and the Intercultural Communication major in the current catalog.  Be aware that double counting of courses in the major and the area studies minor is strictly limited. 

• To discuss your interest in pursuing studies in a particular area, contact one of the faculty coordinators listed above.  Speak with your advisor to begin planning a study path related to your interest.  The Modern Languages faculty can help you plan a language course sequence to fulfill your requirement.

• Plan an early visit to the International Programs Office (Melrose 025) to discuss various options for your semester or year abroad.  Linfield offers study options in sixteen locations around the world, about half requiring language proficiency.