Language and International Trade: Applied International Economics Concentration, BA

Program Requirements

Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in Language and International Trade acquire communicative competence in the target language; a familiarity with specific peoples, cultures, literatures, and business environments; and the knowledge and skills to pursue graduate studies or careers in business within their language of specialization.

The Language and International Trade program combines modern languages and international trade. Students choose one language concentration (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish) and one professional concentration (Applied International Economics, International Trade, or Tourism).

The language component emphasizes speaking and writing skills, culture, civilization, and business/ technical languages. The professional component introduces students to the core content of their preferred concentration, as well as to the international dimensions of that concentration.

Study abroad of at least one semester in the target language setting is mandatory. In addition, each student is required to complete an internship with an international company in the United States or a summer internship with a company abroad. Internships are subject to approval by the Language and International Trade Director. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Clemson Language Immersion Program (CLIP) prior to enrolling in study abroad programs.

In addition to the curriculum requirements below, students are required, as a condition of graduation, to pass a noncredit examination and submit a noncredit senior dossier to assess their language competence in various areas. Both assessments take place in the student’s last full semester at the University.

Concentration

Total Semester Hours: 122

¹ See . Three of these credit hours must also satisfy the Science and Technology in Society Requirement.

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³ Select from 3000-4000-level courses in AGRB, ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, POSC, PSYC, SOC

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⁵ A minimum of nine credit hours of 3000-4000-level modern language courses is required. At least one course must be in literature. Advanced grammar is recommended for those exempting 1000-2000 levels. Students may not take more than one modern language course taught in English.

• Chinese:  or ; and six credits selected from , , ,  
• French: Three credits selected from , , , , , , ; and six credits selected from any 3000- or 4000-level FR courses (except  or )
• German: Three credits selected from , , , , , ; and six credits selected from any 3000- or 4000-level GER courses
• Japanese: ; and six credits selected from any 3000- or 4000-level JAPN courses (except ,  or )
• Spanish: Three credits selected from , , , , , , , , , , , , , ; and six credits selected from any 3000- or 4000-level SPAN courses (except  or ) 

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