International Affairs and Modern Languages International Plan

The degree requirements for the International Affairs and Modern Languages (French, German, Japanese and Spanish) are basically the same as for the IAML degree, except that students are required to spend two terms abroad and then achieve Intermediate High (for Japanese: Intermediate Low) on the standardized ACTFL testing scale during an oral interview. See the ACTFL website for details. The costs of the test will be paid for by the School of Modern Languages for each student.
The terms abroad may typically consist of one semester of study in places like Munich, Paris, Tokyo and Mexico (other choices are also available), plus a significant amount of time spent with a research or work project abroad. Students may also opt for a second semester. IAML-IP majors are also strongly encouraged to enroll in the LBAT intensive summer programs offered by the School of Modern Languages.
In addition to gaining advanced global competence, the International Plan designation will set you apart from other applicants with recruiters from top companies and governmental agencies.
Other Required Courses include the following, and these can easily be obtained within the regular required curriculum offerings of Economics and Modern Languages. These requirements can also be met with courses taken abroad, upon consultation with IAML degree advisors.

1. At least one course focused on international relations historically and theoretically, including topics such as the role of state sovereignty and nationalism and non-state actors in the international system; international conflict, peace, security, intervention, and nation-building; international organizations, law, and ethics; transnational problems of the environment, terrorism, health, and migration; among other issues (see INTA courses)
2. At least one course that provides a historical and theoretical understanding of the global economy, including topics such as international trade, finance, investment, and production; regional economic integration (such as the EU); economic development and modernization; and questions of natural resource sustainability.
3. At least one course that provides familiarity with an area of the world or a country that allows them to make systematic comparisons with their own society and culture. This course could come from various disciplinary perspectives, including history, public policy, philosophy, international affairs, literature, economics, management, architecture, among others. Upper division Modern Language course will count here.
4. A culminating course, occurring either at the end of or after the international experience in Part C, that integrates knowledge of the discipline and the international experience in a global context. Economics will have capstone courses available to fulfill this requirement.

IAML-IP majors are also strongly encouraged to enroll in the intensive summer programs (LBAT) offered by the School of Modern Languages: FREN 3691- 92-93, taught in Toulouse, France; GRMN 3691-92-93, taught in Weimar and Munich, Germany; JAPN 3691-92-93, taught in Sendai and Fukuoka, Japan; SPAN 3691-92-93-94, taught in Madrid, Spain and Mexico City, Mexico. These credits count toward the major as well.
Note that there is no modification of the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Global Economics and Modern Languages (GEML). There is no net change in the number of credit hours required for the degree. Note that the inclusion of credit for some required courses taken at foreign institutions may count toward degree requirements with advisors’ approval.
One sample 8-semester schedule can be seen in the link to the upper right of this page.