International Students
Humanities and Arts for International Students
In order to take full advantage of their opportunity to study in the United States, international students whose native language is not English should ordinarily fulfill their Humanities and Arts Requirement through studies conducted in the English language. Exceptions to this policy may be made by the Consultant for International Students (CIS), in the case of students who have had extensive educational experience in the English language, e.g., English-speaking secondary school. The actual sequence of courses should be determined with the advice of the Consultant for International Students. Two approaches are suggested:
Basic Humanities and Arts Program For International Students
Students whose command of the English language is not on the level of that of an undergraduate whose native language is English should begin their program by successfully completing IS 1811 (Writing for Non-native Speakers of English) and IS 1812 (Speech for Non-native Speakers of English). For some students, IS 1813, American History for International Students, also may be recommended. Two of these courses (IS 1811 and IS 1812) are considered in the intellectual cluster of language and literature and one course (IS 1813) is in the intellectual cluster of history. Completing all three of these courses would fulfill the breadth component of the Humanities and Arts Requirement. These courses are not, by themselves, an area of focus, but they provide the foundation for students to pursue two additional courses and an inquiry seminar or practicum in another area of focus. The two courses and concluding project (Inquiry Seminar/Practicum) may be completed in any area of the Department.
Thematic Requirement for International Students
Students who believe that their command of English is sufficient to begin work on the level of the undergraduate whose native language is English should, with the advice of the Consultant (CIS), select a first course in an area of their likely interest for the final Inquiry Seminar/Practicum. Students passing this first course should proceed through the regular Humanities and Arts sequence leading to a final Inquiry Seminar/Practicum with any Department member. If students do not pass this first course, and the instructor in consultation with the Consultant determines that inadequate proficiency in English was a factor, then such students should proceed through the Basic Requirement for International Students outlined above.
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