The 9 Non-Interdisciplinary Minors of LCWA

Archaeology

At the College of Charleston, faculty from across four schools teach courses that expose students to the fundamentals and applications of archaeology. The minor program recognizes the completion of a course of study designed to highlight the interdisciplinary nature of a field that routinely integrates elements of the social sciences, humanities, arts, and natural sciences. The Minor Program in Archaeology serves as a means to unify and coordinate archaeological research at the College of Charleston, and to provide a forum for intellectual contact between faculty.

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British Studies

British Studies is an interdisciplinary minor designed to provide an integrative study of British life and culture throughout the ages, to examine the impact of British institutions and customs on the American experience, and to contribute to students’ understanding of the global community in which they live. Students electing to minor in British Studies take 6 credit hours in the history, politics, economics, and/or sociology/anthropology of the British Isles; 6 credit hours in literature, art, architecthure, drama, and/or music of the British Isles; 3 credits in a course pertaining to the British Empire; and 3 credits of an integrative capstone.

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Classics

Study of a foreign language is fundamental to a liberal arts education. Students pursuing a Minor in Latin develop competence in the Latin language and gain primary insight into the literature and culture of Ancient Rome.

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German

The study of the German language and literature and German culture and history, is an essential element in the understanding of the meaning of Western civilization, and the appreciation of the Germanic world and heritage.

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Greek

Students who pursue a Minor in Ancient Greek will read in the original language writings central to the development of Western Civilization. The intensive study of Ancient Greek complements majors in the Sciences, History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies (among others), and offers a focused study of the Liberal Arts traditions.

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Italian

The Italian Minor is an elective program which provides a structured course of study designed to acquaint students with Italian history, culture, and civilization as well as sociopolitical problems of contemporary Italy. The Italian minor requires 18 credits in advanced Italian courses.

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Latin

Study of a foreign language is fundamental to a liberal arts education. Students pursuing a Minor in Latin develop competence in the Latin language and gain primary insight into the literature and culture of Ancient Rome.

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Linguistics

Linguistics is the study of language in its many different disciplines and environments. It is not simply a study of the theoretical issues of pronunciation and grammar, but is also a study of how we acquire language, the learning process, societal effects, the evolution of language, the behavioral patterns involved, the importance of language in the computer age, and the biological aspects of language. The idea of this minor is to bring together all of these disciplines with one common theme, language. Through this field of study it is the intent that students will realize the importance of language in all fields of study and will be able to apply their knowledge in their careers and everyday life to communicate and understand the world as a whole.

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Spanish

Hispanic culture is an integral part of the United States. Spanish is the principal language of 21 countries with more than 365 million speakers, including approximately 40 million in the United States. A knowledge of Spanish and Hispanic culture prepares students to function effectively in the global community.

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