Related Paths
International Studies combines the frameworks of language, history, literature, politics, social, cultural, and artistic studies to explore human communities across the globe.
Students gain communication, critical reasoning, cultural, and analytic skills to thrive in our complex world.
They continue to careers in education, business, diplomacy, area and international non-profit organizations, translation and cross-cultural communication, as well as to graduate-level study in the humanities, arts, and social sciences.
Evergreen's unique study abroad programs immerse participants in the history, culture, language, environmental, and socio-political contexts of a nation or region, often culminating in a three-to-ten week travel abroad experience where students and faculty journey together to study onsite in places such as the northwest coast of Ireland, France, Greece, Peru, China, and Nicaragua.
Other travel opportunities for students include student-developed learning contracts whereby students travel independently or in groups with faculty support and guidance. Students can also participate in consortium study abroad programs hosted by institutions around the world or engage in community-based work with local organizations serving immigrant and refugee communities.
Areas of focus include:
- Latin American Studies
- French Studies
- German Studies
- Irish Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Mediterranean Studies, including Italy and Greece
- Middle East Studies
- South-East Asia Studies
Faculty
See faculty who teach in Cultural Studies.
How to Choose Your Path
You’ll choose what you study to earn a Bachelor’s degree that’s meaningful to you. Some students decide their programs as they go, while others chart their course in advance.
Aim for both breadth and depth; explore fields that may be related or that may seem very distant. You'll be surprised at what you discover.
If you're new to college, look for programs where you can gain a foundation, build key skills, and broaden your knowledge (FR only, FR-SO, or FR-SR).
If you already have a foundation in this field, look for programs with intermediate or advanced material (SO-SR, JR-SR, or FR-SR). These programs may include community-based learning and in-depth research. Some of these programs have specific prerequisites; check the description for details.
Talk to an academic advisor to get help figuring out what coursework is best for you.
| Title | Class Standing | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Foundations and Global Futures |
|
16 |
| Taste: Archaeology and the Ancient Mediterranean |
|
16 |
| Paris Muse: Evoking Place in Literature, History, Music and Myth |
|
16 |
| Taste: Music in Cultural Context |
|
16 |
| Cultivating Justice: Food, Feminism, and Community Psychology |
|
12, 16 |
| Slavic and Celtic Folklore: Heroic, Spiritual, Practical |
|
16 |
| Democracy or Empire in U.S. Foreign Policy: Contending Visions |
|
16 |