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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies Major

Description: Instructional programs that focus on the defined areas, regions, and countries of the world; defined minority groups within and across societies; and issues relevant to collective gender and group experience.

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What Kinds of Students Major in Ethnic and Regional Studies?

Individuals who are interested in the workings of both national and international government systems and how they interact with each other are usually found in a major like this one. They usually take an active part in such things like school or community programs or political movements. They might have or be interested in holding an office either in the school where they attend or they have goals to be elected into office one day as well. Students completing the political science major are expected to develop the ability to read and listen critically; to reason analytically and engage in thoughtful moral judgment; and to write and speak clearly and forcefully. The major emphasizes the enhancement of key intellectual skills and qualities of mind-the habits of questioning, debating, challenging, and shaping coherent and persuasive arguments.

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What Courses Do Ethnic and Regional Studies Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Ethnic and Regional Studies majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

Comparative Politics
Economics Of The Region
International Relations
Language Of The Region/Subgroup
Literature Of The Subgroup
Modern and Ancient History Of The Region/Subgroup
Music / Art / Culture Of The Subgroup
Political History Of The Subgroup
Religions in the Region
Study Abroad

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Various specializations related to a major in Ethnic and Regional Studies may be offered by colleges and universities. These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest to you. A few of these specializations related to this field include, but are not limited to:

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