TRANSATLANTIC STUDIES CERTIFICATE

Currently, there is a proposed Transatlantic Studies major in the works for the UGA system that will involve course work with international professors and students through Internet and satellite technology. Should the proposed Transatlantic Studies major be approved, students will need to demonstrate at least 3000 level proficiency in the target language to earn a degree in that field. Courses must include readings in the target language to meet a language across the curriculum requirement. Consequently, offering FL 2002 or HUMN 2960 as a core area B option would recruit more students for these majors and certificate programs that promote globalization and internationalization of the curriculum. In addition, Congress has designated 2006 as the Year of Study Abroad and has earmarked $50 million to promote study abroad. Logically, including a language option in the core shouldpromote study abroad. As a further note, foreign languages are the only area that promote study abroad.

As a further note, foreign languages are the only area of study with a major within the College of Arts and Sciences that has been excluded from core options.
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