ASNGB:CFI - Undergraduate Certificate in Asian Globalization and Latin America
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Students are required to take 18 credits. Courses are to be chosen from the following list in consultation with and approval of the advisor. A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses. These courses represent a partial list; students should consult with an advisor for the certificate program about current course offerings and a full list of courses accepted for the certificate.
All students are required to demonstrate proficiency (two semesters) in one language group and familiarity (one semester) in the other language group.
Group A: Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
Group B: Portuguese and Spanish
Students already demonstrating proficiency in an Asian or Latin American language may be exempt from this requirement. This requirement may be satisfied through examination (see advisors) or coursework. Below is a sample list of language courses that may be applied, but higher-level language courses will also be counted.
The Certificate in Asian Globalization and Latin America requires study in three different regional areas. These fields represent courses in Language & Literature, Philosophy & Religion, Sociology & Anthropology and Environmental Studies, History, Political Science and International Relations & Geography, Economics & Finance, and Fine Arts. All courses acceptable towards the certificate deal with some aspect of Asia, Latin America, and/or trans-regional issues. The combination of courses allows for the student to gain broad-based, multidisciplinary expertise within a specialization on Asian globalization and Latin America.
Courses are to be chosen from the following certificate program course listing, or others approved by the certificate program advisor. Students must take courses distributed across three regional areas:
A) Asian Studies;
B) Latin America Studies; and
C) Global Studies
ASN- prefix courses are preferred for a minimum of three (3) credit-hours. The following core courses fulfill certificate requirements.
However, an exception can be made from the list with approval of the Program Director. These courses represent a partial list; students should consult with an advisor for the certificate program about current course offerings and a full list of courses accepted for the certificate.
One course on Latin America must be taken for a minimum of three (3) credits. Students should consult with an advisor for the certificate program about current course offerings and a full list of courses accepted for the certificate.
One course on Comparative and Global Studies must be taken for a minimum of three (3) credits. The following core courses fulfill certificate requirements. These courses represent a partial list; students should consult with an advisor for the certificate program about current course offerings and a full list of courses accepted for the certificate.
Please note: No more than two courses (6 credits) from the BA in Asian Studies degree or minor can be counted towards the certificate.
For more information, contact the Asian Studies office, SIPA-I 523. Email: asian@fiu.edu; phone: (305) 348-1914; website: http://asian.fiu.edu.
There are no tracks, specializations, concentrations, areas of emphasis, or other curricular offerings associated with this program.
There are no majors associated with this program.
No specific admissions requirements. Contact advisor for additional information.
This certificate is open to degree-seeking students only.
Prerequisites
Contact advisor for information about any prerequisites.