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This section outlines the specific requirements for every program in the College of Arts and Sciences that begin with the letters I through M.


International Studies

For additional information on international studies, see the Center for International Studies section.

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS) seeks to develop international competence, which involves understanding other peoples and societies well enough to be able to work effectively with them on a broad range of common problems. It calls for the education and training of persons who are proficient in a language other than their own and who are able to understand the history, culture, goals, aspirations and worldview of the people speaking that language.

The program of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies aims to provide students with the skills to interact competently with people from other cultures through the development of: (a) cross cultural literacy- the direct experience of another culture via a study abroad experience, the achievement of a high level of proficiency in a second language, and the ability to compare and contrast issues in different regions and cultures of the world; (b) environmental literacy- a cross-cultural perspective on global issues of human interaction with the natural environment; (c) regional specialization- the study of a world region outside the United States (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America) in depth through its history, geography, politics, societies, economics, fine and performing arts, and popular culture with special attention to the issues of gender, class, ethnicity, and race; and (d) critical thinking- expressed both in writing and orally in English and also in a second language.

Throughout this program of study, students are also expected to develop information processing skills which enable them to seek, sort, analyze and evaluate information as well as apply information to the solution of problems.

Admission to the Major

Admission to the program is divided into two stages: pre-major and major. Students are admitted as "pre-majors" (major code ND4404) to work on the following prerequisites:
  1. Complete a three-course sequence that includes POLS 250, ANTH 101, and one of the following: INST 103 (Asian Studies), INST 113 (African Studies), INST 118 (European Studies), or INST 121 (Latin American Studies) with a B- average for the three classes.
  2. Students must complete the 111, 112. and 113 language classes ( * ) in their chosen foreign language with a B average for the three classes.
  3. Submission to the BAIS Coordinator of a Study Abroad Plan, at least 6 months prior to studying abroad. In the Study Abroad Plan students outline their personal and academic goals for studying abroad and identify one primary and two alternate study abroad programs that satisfy these goals. Study Aborad Plans are reviewed for approval by the BAIS Faculty Advisor Board once per quarter. Forms and guidelines are available from the BAIS Coordinator.

    Any student who wishes to declate the BAIS major, but who has not met the grade requirements for the prerequisite classes, should talk to the BAIS coordinator first to determine if the major is appropriate for him/her. If it is determined that the major is appropriate for the student, s/he may retake any/all of the prerequisite classes.

    *Students who have completed the 100 or 200 level language series in high school, or transfer students with "cr" for those courses, will be required to take a placement test to determine the appropriate level for continuing language study at Ohio University. If there is no placement test, students should meet with the instructor at the desired level to determine appropriate placement. Students are required to meet the grade standards (described above) for the first three courses in that language taken at Ohio University.

    Requirements for the Undergraduate Major in International Studies

    The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is an interdisciplinary major within the College of Arts and Sciences, and requires the completion of all Arts and Sciences College requirements. The major consists of a minimum of 61 quarter hours of course work, including 33 hours in courses of a broad cross-cultural or international nature and 28 hours on a single world region.

    The BAIS program provides majors with opportunities to discuss current affairs, attend special lectures and cultural events, and gather information on study abroad, graduate school, and career opportunities.

    Language Requirement

    To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, students must demonstrate proficiency in reading, speaking, and in some cases, writing a language related to their area of concentration. At least one quarter prior to graduation, students must take an oral proficiency examination and attain the level specified for that language. To gain proficiency, students may use any combination of course work at Ohio University, intensive summer language institutes, or study abroad in a country where the language is spoken.

    Acceptable languages are Swahili, or French for Africa; Chinese, Indonesian, or Japanese for Asia; French German, Italian ( * ), Russian, or Spanish for Europe; and Spanish for Latin America. You may petition the BAIS committee to receive approval to use languages other than those listed above to satisfy the language requirement.

    *Approval of Italian as a second language will require significant study beyond that which is currently offered at Ohio University

    Education Abroad Requirement

    Students majoring in International Studies are required to have a minimum of one quarter of education abroad in the area of the world in which they are concentrating and a country in which their second language is spoken. Study abroad is designed in consultation with the academic advisor and planned as an integral part of the program. The primary goals of education abroad are to increase language competency and to gain exposure to the culture of the world region on which the student is concentrating. It is strongly recommended that students study abroad after completing the equivalent of at least two years of language study. Programs which offer the maximum opportunity to function independently and solve problems in the host culture are preferred.

    For additional information, refer to "Office of Education Abroad" in the "University-Wide Academic Opportunities" section.

    General Arts and Sciences Requirements

    As a major in the College of Arts and Sciences, you must satisfy all College distribution requirements including 18 hours of humanities, 18 hours of social sciences, and 18 hours of natural science and mathematics. Courses which satisfy major credit may not be utilized to satisfy these distribution requirements.

    International Studies (33 hrs)

    ANTH 101           Cultural Anthropology               5
    
    POLS 250           International Relations             4 Comparative/International Studies (12 hrs)  (Select one thematic 3-course sequence.)a.  Comparative Institutuions and Ideologies
    
    POLS 230           Comparative Politics                4
    
    POLS 340           Politics of Developing Areas        4
    
    POLS 490Q          Nationalism                         4
    
    b.  Comparative Cultures (choose any three)
    
    ANTH 345           Gender in Cross Cultural 
                       Perspectives                        4
    
    ANTH 350           Economic Anthropology               4
    
    ANTH 351           Political Anthropology              4
    
    ANTH 357           Anthropology of Religion            4
    
    ANTH 376           Culture Contact and Change          4
    
    c.  Business
    
    BA 385             Multinational Business              4 
    
    BUSL 385           International Business Law          4
    
    MGT 484            International Comparative 
                       Management                          4
    	
    d.  Political Economy (choose any three)
    
    ANTH 350           Economic Anthropology               4
    
    ANTH 376           Culture Contact and Change          4
    
    ECON 342           International Economic 
                       Policy                              4
    	
    ECON 350           Economic Development                4
    
    GEOG 329           World Economic Geography            4
    
    POLS 340           International Mass Media            4
    
    POLS 490K          International Political Economy     4
    
    e.  International Relations (choose any three)
    
    GEOG 325           Political Geography                 4
    
    HIST 374B          History of International 
                       Diplomacy, 1914-1939                4
    	        
    HIST 374C          History of International 
                       Diplomacy, 1939-present             4
    	        
    POLS 455           International Law                   4
    
    POLS 456           International Organizations         4
    
    POLS 490C          Causes of War                       4 Environmental Literacy (12 hrs)
    (Select three courses from one group) a.  Ecology - Conservation Biology (choose any three)BIOS 220           Conservation and Biodiversity       4
    	
    BIOS 275           Ecology in the 21st Century         4
    
    GEOG 417           Landscape Ecology                   4
    
    PBIO 209           Plant Ecology                       4
    
    PBIO 322           Tropical Plant Ecology              4
    	
    b.  Earth - Biogeography
    
    BIOS/GEOG 316      Biogeography                        4
    
    PBIO 209           Plant Ecology                       4
    
    PBIO 322           Typical Plant Ecology               4
    
    c.  Water, Land and the Oceans (choose any three)
    
    GEOG 201           Environmental Geography             4
    
    GEOL 211           Introduction to Oceanography        4
    	
    GEOL 215           Environmental Geology               4
    
    GEOL 231           Water and Pollution                 4
    
    GEOL 303           Marine and Tropical Field 
                       Studies                           1-6
    	
    GEOL 330           Principles of Geomorphology         5
    
    GEOG 315           Landforms and Landscapes            5
    
    GEOG 417           Landscape Ecology                   4
    
    d.  Environmental and Society (choose and three)
    
    ANTH 378           Human Ecology                       4
    
    GEOG 241           Global Issues in
                       Environmental Issues                4
    
    GEOG 321           Population Geography                4
    
    GEOG 344           Agricultural Ecosystems             4
    
    GEOG 353           Environmental Planning              4
    
    ECON 313           Economics of the 
                       Environment                         4
    	
    ECON 314           Natural Resource Economics          4
    
    ECON 335           Economics of Energy                 4 Area Studies (28 hrs)( * 
    )Options:  Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America.  
    *Special Studies, experimental courses, and seminars with an international character not listed may be taken with the approval of the student's advisor. Courses must be taken in a minimum of three disciplines, not including INST. Africa (B.A.)
    Special curriculum; major code BA4405 Select 28 hours in a minimum of three disciplinesAH 332             West African Art                    4
    
    AH 333             Central African Art                 4
    
    ANTH 381           Cultures of Sub-Saharan 
                       Africa                              4
    
    CLWR 311           Islam (2C)                          4
    	
    ECON 455           African Econ. Dev.                  4
    
    EDIC 205           Learning from Non-Western
                       Cultures                            4
    
    EDIC 425A          Education and Development
                       in Africa                           4
    
    ENG 470            Special Studies (if topic is 
                       African Literature)                 4
    
    FR 354             Francophone Lit. of Sub-            4
                       Saharan Africa, Maghreb, and
                       the Carribean
    	
    GEOG 331           Geography of Africa I               4
    
    HIST 335 A/B       Survey of Middle East History
                       (includes North Africa)             4
    
    HIST 336 A/B       North Africa                        4
    
    HIST 338           History of West Africa              4
    
    HIST 338A          History of East Africa              4
    
    HIST 341A          Early Africa                        4
    
    HIST 341B          Africa During the Slave Trade       4
    
    HIST 341C          Modern Africa, 1890-Present         4
    
    HIST 342A/B        South Africa                        4
    
    HIST 343           Revolutions in Southern             4
                       Africa
    
    HIST 392D          The British Empire (taken in        4
                       conjunction with at least two
                       African hisory classes
    
    INST 113 ( * 
    )       Modern Africa (2C)	               4
    
    PHIL 478           African Philosophy                  5
    
    POLS 441           Govt. and Politics of Africa        5
    
    POLS 463           The U.S. and Africa                 5
    
    POLS 464, 464W     Africa and the OAU                  5
    
    POLS 490B          Gender and Political 
                       Development in Africa             3-5  
    *Required Course Asia (B.A.)
    Special curriculum; major code BA4406 Select 28 hours in a minimum of three disciplines.AH 330             Arts of the Orient                  4
    
    AH 341             History of Chinese Art              4
    
    AH 342             Art of 20th Century China           4
    
    AH 343             History of Japanese Art             4
    
    ANTH 385           Cultures of SE Asia                 4
    
    ANTH 386           Problems in Southeast 
                       Asian Anthropology                  4
    
    CLWR 311           Islam (2C)                          4
    
    CLWR 321           Hinduism (2C)                       4
    
    CLWR 331           Buddhism (2C)                       4
    
    CLWR 341           Taoism                              5
    	
    ECON 473           Economics of SE Asia                4
    
    GEOG 338           Southeast Asia                      4
    
    HIST 246           The Rise of Modern Asia             4
    
    HIST 344A          History of Malay World              4
    
    HIST 344B          Hist of Burma and Thailand          4
    
    HIST 344C          History of Vietnam                  4
    
    HIST 345A/B/C      Southeast Asian History             4
    
    HIST 346D          Imperial China                      4
    
    HIST 346E          Modern China since 1911             4
    
    HIST 348A          Traditional Japan                   4
    
    HIST 348B          Modern Japan                        4
    
    HIST 445           Studies in the History of 
                       Southeast Asia                      4
    
    HIST 449           East Asia Colloquium                4
    
    ILL 340            Traditional Literature of SEA       4
                       (Southeast Asia)
    
    ILL 345            Modern Literature of SEA            4
    
    ILL 369A           Women in Chinese Literature         4
    
    INST 103( * 
    )        Modern Asia (2C)	               5
    
    INST 350           Focus on Malaysia                   5
    
    INST 490           Tun Razak Seminar                   5
    
    JPC 250            Intro to Japanese Language          4
    
    JPN 251X/252X      Japanese Language and 
                       Culture                             4
    
    JPN 348/9          Readings in Japanese Culture        4
    
    JPN 399            Special Studies in Japanese       1-3
    
    MGT 486            Business World of Asia              4
    
    PHIL 475           Chinese Philosophy                  5
    
    POLS 342           East Asian World Politics           4
    
    POLS 445           Govt. and Politics of Japan         4
    
    POLS 446           Govt. and Politics of China         4
    
    POLS 447A/B        Govt. and Pol. of SE Asia           4
    
    POLS 490A          East Asia and World Politics        4
           
    POLS 490S          Japanese Foreign Policy             4  
    *Required course Europe (B.A.)
    Special curriculum; major code BA4407 Select 28 hours in a minimum of three disciplinesAH 327             Art of the 19th Century             4
    
    AH 328             Modern Art                          4
    
    ECON 353           European Economic Hist.             4
    
    FR 345             French for Business                 4
    
    FR 348/9           French Civ. and Culture             4
    
    FR 354/55/56       Intro to Reading French Lit.        4
    
    FR 429/31/33       20th Century French Lit.            4
    
    FR 434             French Through Film                 4
    
    FR 435             Proseminar (depending on 
                       content)                          1-4
    
    GEOG 330           West European Geography             4
    
    GER 345            Business German                     4
    
    GER 348/9          German Civ. and Culture             4
    
    GER 355/6          Intro to German Lit.                4
    
    GER 429/30/31      20th Century German Lit.            4
    
    GER 439            Grammatical Structure               4
    
    GER 441            Stylistics                          4
    
    HIST 265A          Hitler and the Nazis                4
    
    HIST 360           Women in European History           4
    
    HIST 362A/B        Europe 1814-1914                    4
    
    HIST 364A          Europe Between the Wars             3
    
    HIST 364B          Contemporary Europe                 4
          
    HIST 366A/B        France                              4
    
    HIST 366A/B        Germany                             4
    
    HIST 368A/B        Germany                             4
    
    HIST 372B/C        History of the Balkans              4
    
    HIST 374A          Balance of Power                    4
    
    HIST 374B          History of International 
                       Diplomacy                           4
    
    HIST 375           World War I                         4
    
    HIST 377           Holocaust                           4 
    
    HIST 382A          History of Russia                   4
    
    HIST 382B          Russia: Road to Revolution          4
    
    HIST 382C          Soviet Union                        4
    
    HIST 382D          The USSR in World War II            4
    
    HIST 392C          20th Century Britain                4
    
    HIST 392D          The British Empire                  4
    
    HIST 396A          European Intellectual and
                       Cultural Hist., 18th-20th cent.     4
    
    HIST 396B          European Intellectual and
                       Cultural His., 20th century         4
    
    HIST 463           Studies in 19th Century Europe      4
    
    HIST 467           Studies in Modern France            4
    
    HIST 483           Russian and Soviet History          4
    
    ILML 334           Portuguese and Brazilian 
                       Lit in English (when topic is
                       literature from Portugal)           4
    
    ILML 335           Italian Literature in English       4
    
    ILML 336           Spanish Lit in English (when 
                       topic is lit. from Spain)           4
    	
    ILML 337           French Lit. in English              4
    
    ILML 338A/B        German Lit. in English              4
    
    ILML 339A/B        Russian Lit. in English             4
    
    INST 118( * 
    )        European Studies (2C)	       4
    
    ITAL 348           Italian Civ. and Culture            4
    
    PHIL 444           Philosophy of Marxism               5
    
    PHIL 458           Cont European Philosophy            5
    
    POLS 331           Politics in Western Europe          4
    
    POLS 333           Politics Russia and the
                       Former Soviet Union                 4
    
    POLS 432           Policy Making in Russia             4                    
     
    POLS 433           Russian Foreign Policy              4
    
    POLS 438           Govt. and Pol. of Germany           4
    
    POLS 439           Govt. and Pol. of France            4
    
    POLS 490L          European Integration              3-5
    
    RUS 348/9          Cultural Hist. of Russia            4
    
    RUS 355/6          Intro to Russian Literature         4
    
    RUS 412            19th Century Russian Literature     4
     
    RUS 429            Russian Lit of the Soviet Era       4
    
    RUS 435            Study Abroad - Moscow             1-4
    
    RUS 441            Stylistics                          4
    
    SPAN 345           Business Spanish                    4
    
    SPAN 348           Civ and Culture of Spain            4
    
    SPAN 354           Dramatizations of the Hispanic      4
                       World (when topic is Spain) ( ** 
    )
    
    SPAN 355           Fictions of the Hispanic World      4
                       (when topic is Spain)( ** 
    )
    
    SPAN 356           Poetic Images of the Hispanic       4
                       World (when the topic is Spain) ( ** 
    )
    
    SPAN 425           19th Century Spanish Literature I   4
    
    SPAN 427           19th Century Spanish Literature II  4
    
    SPAN 429           Generation of '98                   4
    
    SPAN 432           20th Cent. Spanish Lit              4
    
    SPAN 439           Modern Spanish Usage                4
    
    SPAN 441           Stylistics                          4
    
    SPAN 453           Drama of the Golden Age             4
    
    SPAN 455           Novel of the Golden Age             4
    
    SPAN 458           Don Quijote de la Mancha            4  
    *Required course  
    **Check with department prior to registering Latin America (B.A.)
    Special curriculum; major code BA4408 Select 28 hours in a minimum of three disciplines.AH 331             Pre-Columbian Art                   4
    
    ANTH 367           South American Prehistory           4
    
    ANTH 383           Cultures of Latin America           4
    
    ECON 474           Econ. of Latin America              4
    
    ILML 334           Portuguese or Brazilian Lit in 
                       English (when topic is Brazilian 
                       literature)                         4
    
    ILML 336           Span. Lit. in English (when
                       topic is Latin American Literature  4
    	
    GEOG 335           Latin America                       4
    
    GEOG 494X          Field Problems (when taken          4
                       as part of Cuenca, Ecuador,
                       educational abroad)
    
    HIST 323A/B/C      Latin American Hist.                4
    
    HIST 325           History of U.S.-Latin 
                       American Relations                  4
    
    HIST 424           Studies in the History of U.S.-     4
                       Latin American Relations
    	
    HIST 426           Dictatorships in Lat. Amer.         4
    
    HIST 427           Studies in Recent Lat Amer 
                       History                             4     
    	
    INST 121( * 
    )	   Survey of Latin America 	       4
    
    POLS 434           Government and Politics 
                       of Latin America                    4
    	
    POLS 435           Revoltn. in Latin America           4
    
    POLS 479           Latin American Political 
                       Thought                             4
    
    POLS 490N          U.S. Policy in Latin America        4
    	
    SOC 408            Latin American Society              4
    
    SPAN 345           Business Spanish                    4
    
    SPAN 349           Spanish American Civ. 
                       and Culture (2C)                    4
    	
    SPAN 350           Mexican Civ and Culture             4
    
    SPAN 351           Mayan Civ and Culture               4
    
    SPAN 352           Yucatecan Civilization              4
    
    SPAN 354           Dramatizations of Hispanic          4
                       World (when topic is Latin
                       America)( ** 
    )
    
    SPAN 355           Fictions of the Hispanic World      4
                       (when topic is Latin America)( ** 
    )
    
    SPAN 356           Poetic Images of the Hispanic       4
                       World (when topic is Latin America)( ** 
    )
    
    SPAN 435           Proseminar (if theme is             4
                       Latin America)	
    	
    SPAN 439           Modern Spanish Usage                4
    
    SPAN 441           Stylistics                          4
    
    SPAN 443/4         Survey of Spanish-Amer Lit          4
    
    SPAN 447           Themes from Spanish Amer 
                       Prose                               4          	
    
    SPAN 448           Cont Spanish Amer Lit               4  
    *Required  course  
    **Check with department prior to registering
    Related Minors and Certificates
    Language, any Arts and Sciences discipline, Basic and Applied Nutrition, Business, Certificate in Political Communication, Certificate in Environmental Studies, Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Interpersonal Communication, Telecommunications.

    International Studies Certificate Program

    The Center offers certificates in African, Asian, European, and Latin American Studies for students who wish to add an international dimension to their major, or who are interested in an international career or graduate work in area studies. The certificate is noted on your transcript upon graduation.

    You must take an introductory interdisciplinary area studies course (INST 103, 113, 118, or 121) appropriate to the certificate you are pursuing. Additional requirements for the European or Latin American Certificate are (1) five courses relating to Europe or Latin America in a minimum of three disciplines; (2)study of a relevant language through the intermediate level; and (3)an overall g.p.a. of 2.5 in courses taken toward the certificate. Additional requirements for the Asian or African Certificate are: (1)eight courses in either of two options: Option A--Three courses must be in an African or Asian language, and the other five, in a minimum of three disciplines, must relate to Africa or Asia; B--The eight courses must relate to Africa or Asia with no language requirement; (2) an overall g.p.a. of 2.5 in courses taken toward the certificate.

    Register for any of these certificates with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Coordinator in the Center for International Studies, Yamada House.

    Interpersonal Communication

    See School of Interpersonal Communication in the College of Communication section for information about selective admission requirements. To earn a B.A. in interpersonal communication from the College of Arts and Sciences requires special permission. Inquire at the College of Arts and Sciences Student Affairs Office.

    Italian Studies Certificate Program

    The Italian Studies Certificate is an interdisciplinary and complementary course of study open to students from any undergraduate degree. The aim of the Italian Studies Certificate is to provide an introduction to the rich and varied culture of Italy by exploring it through a variety of disciplines and subjects. These subjects include literature, history, archaeology, art, cinema, and political thought. Knowledge of the Italian language, both written and spoken, is important for an understanding of Italian culture and is therefore a core element to earning the certificate. The certificate requires 24 credits, which you must select from the following departments: Modern Languages, History, Classics, and Art History.

    Required core classes:

    ITAL 341           Adv. Italian Conversation          4
                       and Composition
    
    ITAL 342           Adv. Italian Conversation          4
                       and Composition
    
    ILML 335           Topics in Italian Lit/Film         4
                       (in translation) Total: 12 Electives:You must choose three elective courses from the following two groups (at least one course from each group) for a total of 12 credits. Group 1:AH 323             Italian Renaissance Art            4
    
    AH 425             High Renaissance and               4
                       Mannerism
    
    AH 300X            European Art                       4
    
    AH 323X            Italian Renaiisance Art            4
    
    AH 326X            The Baroque                        4
    
    AH 340X            Art and Ideas in Painting          4
    
    AH 425X            High Renaissance                   4
    
    ILML 335           Various Topics in Italian          4
                       Literature and Film,
                       repeatable for credit
    
    HIST 356A          The Italian Renaissance            4 Group 2:CLAR 212           Roman Archaeology                  4
    
    CLAR 362           The Archaeology of                 4
                       Roman Cities
    
    CLAR 352X          Ancient Rome: Development          4
                       of the City
    
    CLAS 254           Rome Under the Caesars             4
    
    CLAS 401           Life of the Romans                 4 orCLAS 401X          
    
    HIST 329C          Ancient Rome                       4
    
    Although they do not count toward certificate requirements, you are encouraged to select a Tier III from the 
    following list:
    
    404A               Reconstructing                     4
                       Roman Slavery
    
    410B               The Age of Michelangelo            4
    
    496M               The Renaissance in                 4
                       Machiavelli

    Latin

    See Classics and World Religions.

    Latin American Studies

    See International Studies.

    Preparation for Law

    If you are in the College of Arts and Sciences and plan to enter law school, complete the specific requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. No special curriculum is prescribed. You may complete a major in the area of your principal interest. Select courses from as many of the following as possible: English composition and literature and American literature; history, especially for English and American; political science; economics; sociology; a laboratory science; mathematics; philosophy, including ethics and logic; accounting; psychology; and a foreign language. Courses in speech and training in expression, as well as activities that develop the capacity for independent thought and action, are recommended.

    The Departments of Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology and Anthropology designate prelaw faculty advisors. These advisors have information about the Law School Admission Test and can supply applications. See the respective department listings in this section for specific information about major requirements. A further opportunity is the environmental prelaw major offered by the Department of Geography. See Geography--Environmental Prelaw for information. The Department of Philosophy offers an opportunity to prepare for the study of law through a program emphasizing logic and the analysis of social, political, and legal thought. See Philosophy--Prelaw Major. The Public Law Track within the Department of Political Science offers students a comprehensive preparation in the politics of law and the courts. See Political Science--Public Law.

    The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that to enter law school you must be able to show possession of an undergraduate degree from an approved college if you wish to take the Ohio Bar Examination. Law schools in the state of Ohio require the degree of all entering students, regardless of the state in which they plan to take the bar examination.

    The degree in absentia privilegeis available if you do not plan to seek admission to an Ohio law school. After you have completed 144 quarter hours at Ohio University with a g.p.a. of 2.0 or above on all hours attempted, and have satisfied the requirements for a B.A. or B.S., you may obtain the degree after completing, at an accredited school of law, a full year's work of the quality prescribed for a bachelor's degree at Ohio University, provided you are eligible for advancement without condition to the second year of law school. Before entering the school of law, you must secure a statement in writing from the dean giving you the in absentiaprivilege .

    Linguistics

    Linguistics Major (B.A.)
    Major Code BA5290

    The requirements for a major in linguistics consist of 45 credit hours beyond 270; 30 hours must be in core linguistics courses, and 15 hours are to be chosen from other linguistics courses and clustered to form a concentration.Possible concentrations include teaching English as a second or foreign language, the use of computers in language teaching, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and theoretical linguistics. In addition, courses in the social sciences, humanities, education, communications and computer science are recommended as external electives. Knowledge of a foreign language equivalent to three years of college-level study is required; one language may be studied for all three years, or a different language may be studied in the third year. Transfer of credits from other programs or departments at Ohio University will be accepted upon approval of the department chair. Required core courses are the following:
    LING 275            Intro to Lang. and Cult.           4 orLING 280         Language in America                4
     
    LING 350            Intro to Linguistics               5 orLING 351         Fund. of Linguistics               5
    
    LING 370            Intro to Psycholinguistics         4 orLING 475         Theories of Lang. Learning         4
     
    LING 460            Phonology                          5
    
    LING 470            Syntax                             5
    
    LING 485            Historical Linguistics             4
    
    LING 495            Directed Research                  3 To concentrate in teaching English as a second or foreign language, 
    you must also takeLING 410            Lang. Teaching Practicum           3
    
    LING 475            Theories of Lang. Learning         4
    
    LING 480            TEFL Theory and Methods            4
    
    LING 482            Materials in TEFL                  4

    Linguistics Minor
    Minor code OR5290

    A minor in linguistics requires a minimum of 24 hours, with at least two courses at the 400 level. Areas of specialization include general linguistics, sociolinguistics, and teaching English as a second language.

    Language and Literature Courses

    The Department of Linguistics offers courses in Chinese, Indonesian/Malaysian, Japanese, and Swahili, although no major in these languages is available. If you are working toward an International Studies Certificate or a degree in African or Asian studies, however, you may choose three quarters of an appropriate African or Asian language as part of your course requirements.

    The department also offers courses in the literatures of Asia, which may fulfill certain requirements for an International Studies Certificate or a degree in Asian studies. See the index for the specific language, or refer to "Foreign Languages and Literatures" in the Courses of Instruction section, which includes courses in both languages and literature. (Literature courses are listed in the Foreign Languages and Literatures section under International Literature: Linguistics).

    Mathematics

    Mathematics Major (B.S. or B.A.)
    Major codes BS3101, BA3101

    The requirement for the B.A. or B.S. in mathematics is 50 quarter hours in courses numbered 200 or above, 16 hours of which must be chosen from courses numbered 306 and above (exclusive of 490 and 491), all taken for grade. For a B.S., you must also complete MATH 314 (or 413A) and MATH 360 (or 460A) as part of your 16 hours chosen from courses numbered above 306.

    When planning any program of study in mathematics, it is strongly recommended that you consult an advisor from the department. Also see the programs in Actuarial Science, Preparation for Advanced Training, Applied Mathematics, and Premeteorology listed as special curricula below.

    To study mathematics strictly from a mathematician's viewpoint in specially designed courses, inquire about the department's tutorial program. (Standard courses listed in the catalog are designed to serve many departments and purposes.)

    To prepare for teacher licensure, seek a broad background in various areas of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, geometry, computer science, probability, and statistics. In addition to the course requirements listed by the College of Education, suggested electives include MATH 343, 360, 406, 443, 450A, 450B, and 450C . Please seek assistance at the department office, Morton 321, to consult an advisor in the Department of Mathematics knowledgeable about math education. Together you can plan how to complete the licensure requirements listed under Integrated Mathematics in the College of Education section of the Catalog.

    See the General Education Requirements listing in the "Graduation Requirements--University Wide" section for Tier I quantitative skills requirements.

    Mathematics Minor
    Minor code OR3101

    The requirement for a minor in mathematics is 30 quarter hours in mathematics courses numbered above 200, including 10 quarter hours of courses numbered 306 or above.

    Mathematics--Acturial Sciences Major (B.S. or B.A.)
    Special curricula; major codes BS3105, BA3105

    The following program includes 56 hours of mathematics and is intended to prepare you for entering the actuarial profession. After completing the program, you should be prepared to pass the first actuarial examination before graduation.

    The program has a strong business component (with the addition of BUSL 255, MK 202, and OPN 310, it satisfies requirements for a business administration minor) and is suitable if you plan to combine mathematics with a career in business. Finance 327, 341, 461, and MATH 465 are also recommended in addition to the required courses listed below:

    Freshman

    MATH 263A,B,C      Calculus                           12
    
    MATH 211           Elem. Linear Algebra                4
    
    ECON 103, 104      Prin. of Micro/Macro.               8
    
    Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), 
    University General Education Requirements, and/or electives. SophomoreMATH 263D          Calculus                            4
    
    MATH 340           Differential Equations              4
    
    MATH 250           Intro to Prob. and Stat. I          4
    
    MATH 251           Intro to Prob. and Stat. II         4
    
    ACCT 101, 102      Fin. Acct. and Man. Acct.           8
    
    Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), 
    University General Education Requirements, and/or electives. JuniorMATH 450A, B, C    Theory of Statistics               12
    
    MATH 455           Princ. of Actuarial Science         4
    
    CS 210             Programming in C                    5
    
    FIN 325            Managerial Finance                  4
    
    MGT 202            Management                          4
    
    Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), 
    University General Education Requirements, and/or electives. SeniorMATH 410           Matrix Theory                       4
    
    MATH 451           Stochastic Processes                4
     
    FIN 331            Risk and Insurance                  4
    
    FIN 436            Life Insurance                      4
    
    Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), 
    University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

    Mathematics--Prep. for Advanced Training Major (B.S. or B.A.)
    Special curricula; major codes BS3102, BA3102

    You can ensure adequate preparation for graduate work by building your program around the 56 hours of basic mathematics offerings listed below. In addition, some computer science experience and coursework from the physical sciences is recommended. Consult an advisor in the Department of Mathematics for assistance in planning your program.

    Freshman

    MATH 263A, B, C   Calculus                            12
    
    Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), 
    University General Education Requirements, and/or electives. SophomoreMATH 263D          Calculus                            4
    
    MATH 306           Found. of Math. I                   4
    
    MATH 314           Elem. Abstract Algebra              4
    
    MATH 360           Intermediate Analysis               4
    
                       Math elective                       4
    
    Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), 
    University General Education Requirements, and/or electives. Junior-SeniorMATH 411           Linear Algebra                      4
    
    MATH 413A, B       Intro to Mod. Algebra               8 orMATH 480A, B,   Elem. Point Set Topology    
    
    MATH 460A, B, C    Advanced Calculus                  12
    
    Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), 
    University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
    
    You are encouraged to select other 400-level mathematics electives 
    as time and interest permit.

    Mathematics-Applied Mathematics Major (B.S.)
    Special curriculum; major code BS3103

    This program leads to a B.S. in mathematics with an emphasis on applications of mathematics to other disciplines. The intent is to help prepare you for employment as a professional applied mathematician. If you are pursuing this program, you should select an additional concentration area in ONE of the following areas: engineering, computer science, natural sciencs, social sciences, or business. In addition to 50 hours of mathematics course requirements listed below, at least 16 hours of extra departmental coursework at the 200 level or above is required in this chosen area.

    Consult with an advisor for for assistance in designing a suitable plan. Your program must meet the following requirements:

    Departmental requirements

    MATH 263A, B, C, D Calculus                           16   
    
    MATH 306           Found. of Mathematics I             4
    
    MATH 340           Differential Equations              4
    
    MATH 360           Intermediate Analysis               4 Select additional courses from the following to make a total 
    of at least 50 credit hours in mathematics:MATH 410           Matrix Theory                       4
    
    MATH 412           Intro to Algebraic
                       Coding Theory                       4
    
    MATH 440           Vector Analysis                     4
    
    MATH 441           Fourier Analysis and 
                       Partial Diff. Equations             4
    
    MATH 442           Linear and Nonlinear Prog.          4
    
    MATH 443           Math. Modeling and 
                       Optimization                        4
     
    MATH 444           Intro to Numerical Anal.            4
    
    MATH 445           Adv. Numerical Methods              4
    
    MATH 446           Numerical Linear Algebra            4
    
    MATH 449           Adv. Diff. Equations                4
    
    MATH 450A, B, C    Theory of Statistics             4-12
    
    MATH 451           Stochastic Processes                4
    
    MATH 452           Statistical Computing               4
    
    MATH 460A, B, C    Advanced Calculus                4-12
    
    MATH 470           Appl. Complex Variables             4
    
    MATH 486           Intro to Bioinformatics             4
    
    Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), 
    University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
    Additional Extra department coursework

    In addition to the required mathematics courses listed above, at least 16 hours of extra departmental courses at the 200 level or above are required in ONE of the following areas: engineering, computer science, natural sciences, social sciences, or business.

    Mathematics-Meteorology Major (B.S. or B.A.)
    Special curricula; major codes BS3104, BA3104

    This interdisciplinary program in the Departments of Geography, Mathematics, and Physics is designed to prepare you for training at the graduate level in the fields of meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric physics. The program can be taken with an emphasis in geography, mathematics, or physics (see department listings in this section). If you choose the mathematics emphasis, which includes a minimum of 44 hours, contact the Department of Mathematics for advising.

    Freshman

    CHEM 151           Fund. of Chemistry                  5
    
    CHEM 152           Fund. of Chemistry                  5
    
    GEOG 101           Elements of Physical Geog.          5
    
    GEOL 101           Intro to Geology                    5
    
    MATH 263A, B, C    Calculus 
                       (or advanced placement)            12 
    
                       English composition                 5 SophomoreGEOG 201           Environmental Geography             4
    
    GEOL 211           Oceanography                        4
    
    MATH 263D          Calculus                            4
    
    MATH 340           Differential Equations              4
    
    MATH 440           Vector Analysis                     4
    
    MATH 441           Fourier Series and  
                       Partial Diff. Equations             4
    
    PHYS 251,252,253   General Physics                    15 JuniorGEOG 302           Meteorology                         5
    
    GEOG 303           Climatology                         5
    
    GEOG 304           Observations in 
                       Meteorology                         2
    
    GEOG 305           Pract. in Meteorological
                       Forecasting                         2
    
    PHYS 311, 312      Mechanics English composition       4 SeniorTwo courses in computer programming or quantitative methods 
    (see advisor for approved list)                       10
    
    PHYS 411           Thermodynamics                      4
    
    PHYS 414           Dynamic Meteorology I               4
    
    PHYS 415           Dynamic Meteorology II              4 Mathematics requirementsMATH 410           Matrix Theory                       4
    
    MATH 444           Intro to Numerical Anal.            4
    
    MATH 445           Adv. Numerical Methods              4
    
    MATH 446           Numerical Linear Alg.               4
    
    Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General 
    Education Requirements, and/or electives.

    Medicine

    See Biological Sciences or Chemistry, Preparation for Medicine.

    Microbiology See Biological Sciences.

    Modern Languages
    (see also: Foreign Languages and Literature)

     French Major  (B.A.) - Major code BA5221
    German Major (B.A.) - Major code BA5222
    Russian Major (B.A.) - Major code BA5224
    Spanish Major (B.A.) - Major code BA5225
    Germanic, Romance, and Slavic languages are included in the offerings of the Department of Modern Languages. Majors are offered in French, German, Russian, and Spanish.

    The minimum requirement for a French major is 40 quarter hours beyond 213,which must include 12 quarter hours at the 400 level. French majors must complete 341, 342, 343, 348 or 349, and 354; two of 345, 355, or 356 in addition to the 12 quarter hours at the 400 level.

    The major requirement for the B.A. in German is a minimum of 36 quarter hours beyond 213.Specific requirements are 341, 342, 343, 348 or 349, 355, 356, and at least 12 quarter hours at the 400 level, which should include courses in both language and literature.

    The major requirement in Russian is a minimum of 36 quarter hours beyond 213.Specific requirements are 341, 342, 343, 348 or 349, 355, 356, and at least 12 quarter hours at the 400 level, which should include courses in both language and literature.

    In Spanish the requirement is 40 quarter hours beyond 213,which must include 16 quarter hours at the 400 level. Spanish majors must complete 341, and 343; 348; one of 349, 350, 351, or 352; 351, or 352; two of 345, 354, 355, or 356; one of (linguistics) 437, 438, 439, or 441; one of (Spanish-American content) 443, 444, 447, or 448; and one of (Spanish content) 425, 427, 429, 432, 453, 454, 455, or 458. 435 may be used to fulfill a Spanish 400 level requirement if approved by the department. An Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) is required of all Spanish majors. This must be taken and passed one quarter prior to graduation. For more information contact the Modern Languages Department (Gordy 283).

    Education Abroad Requirement for Spanish MajorsStudents majoring in Spanish must have a minimum of one quarter of education abroad in Spanish-speaking country. Students choose a study abroad program in consultation with an academic advisor. The primary goal of education abroad is to increase cultural and linguistic competency. We strongly recommended that students study abroad after completing the equivalent of at least one year of language study. Although we encourage students to participate in an Ohio University study abroad program, other alternatives are possible.*

    *In rare cases, the study abroad experience may be waived due to prior experience, financial exigencies, etc. In some cases, an internship with a Spanish-speaking organization may substitute for the education abroad. The Modern Languages Department must approve all substitutions which students initiate through petition to their academic advisor.

    You are not permitted to take courses in your major subject on a pass/fail basis. A grade of C (2.0) or better must be earned in a course for those hours to count toward a major. You are strongly urged to study abroad in one of the department's programs. Suggested electives are classical languages, comparative literature, cultural anthropology, English, fine arts, history of the country in your major interest, and linguistics.

    If you are an Arts and Sciences student interested in becoming licensed to teach languages at the secondary level (middle school or high school), please seek assistance at the department office, Gordy 283, to meet with language department faculty knowledgeable about language education. Together you can plan how to complete the licensure requirements listed under Modern Languages in the College of Education section of the Catalog. Prospective teachers are highly encouraged to spend one quarter in study abroad.

    The Language Resource Center was opened in September of 1998. It is located on the ground floor of the new Gordy Hall. It consists of a large independent study lab, a classroom computer lab, a classroom audio lab, an independent study audio lab, a faculty development room, a recording studio, a video editing room, and a classroom for observation.

    The department has chapters of foreign language honoraries Delta Phi Alpha, Phi Sigma Iota, and Sigma Delta Pi. For information on the honors tutorial programs in French and Spanish, see the Honors Tutorial College section.

    The following study-abroad programs are available through the department:

    1. Austria: spring quarter in Salzburg offers beginning through advanced German.
    2. Ecuador: spring quarter in Cuenca offers courses in intermediate through advanced Spanish.
    3. France: spring quarter in Tours offers courses in beginning through advanced French.
    4. Mexico: winter quarter in Merida offers intermediate and advanced Spanish and coursework in Latin American area studies.
    5. Russia: spring quarter in Moscow offers intermediate and advanced Russian.
    6. Spain: one-, two-, or three-quarter sequence in Pamplona offers courses necessary for completing the Spanish major or minor and for working toward the Certificate in European Studies. A sumer session is also available.
     French Minor-Minor code OR5221
    German Minor-Minor code OR5222
    Russian Minor-Minor code OR5224
    Spanish Minor-Minor code OR5225

    A foreign-language minor requires a minimum of 24 hours of language courses beyond 213 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. There are no specific course requirements, but you should observe prerequisites and course sequences. Consult with the Modern Languages department (Gordy 283) to develop a minor.

    Music

    See School of Music, in the College of Fine Arts section, for information about selective admission requirements. To earn a B.A. in music from the College of Arts and Sciences requires special permission. Inquire at the College of Arts and Sciences Student Affairs Office.
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