Georgia Institute of Technology Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts 15 courses 122 total credits
The School of Modern Languages offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (ALIS) with separate language concentrations in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. The B.S. in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies equips students with 21st-century foreign language study and expertise that acknowledges a rapidly globalizing world. The B.S. in ALIS is more than language study. As an international institution located in the global hub that is Atlanta, Georgia Tech sits at the intersection of global culture and innovation. Our degree recognizes that it is no longer enough to learn a new language if it is not accompanied with applicable skills for emerging industries, real-world problem-solving, and sustainable development. The B.S. in ALIS takes an intercultural and interdisciplinary approach that trains students in their language concentration, as well as in linguistics, literature, media, cultural studies, comparative analysis, and critical awareness. The B.S. in ALIS program is designed around the cultural perspectives, industry knowledge, humanities skills, and technological innovation required to participate and thrive in the current competitive global market. By coupling advanced language skills with intercultural competence, ALIS majors are positioned to work in a variety of fields that include: local and national government; non-profits and NGOs; healthcare and medicine; international business, law, and trade; global affairs and public policy; new media development and web design; journalism, marketing, and advertising. Students in this program take 30 credit hours of advanced language study at the 3000-/4000-level, although students may count CHIN 2002/FREN 2002/GRMN 2002/KOR 2002/JAPN 2002/RUSS 2002/SPAN 2002 (or CHIN 2501, FREN 2005, KOR 2692, RUSS 2692) for 3 of the 30 credits. In addition, students must complete an 18-credit-hour concentration in an approved cluster, which consists of coursework applied toward certificates, minors, additional degrees, or study-abroad programs. A total of 12 credit hours from the language electives for the ALIS Major Requirements or from the Approved Cluster must be completed abroad in the language of study.
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics: Any HUM | 6 credits |
| Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences: Lab Science | 4 credits |
| Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences: Lab Science | 4 credits |
| Social Sciences: Any SS | 9 credits |
| Field of Study: Courses from School of Modern Languages: ARBC, CHIN, FREN, GRMN, JAPN, KOR, LING, ML, RUSS, and SPAN | 6 credits |
| Field of Study: Courses outside the School of Modern Languages including but not limited to the following prefixes: ARCH, ECON, HTS, INTA, LMC, MUSI, PHIL, POL, PSYC, PUBP, SLS, SOC. See advisor for additional options | 6 credits |
| ALIS Major Requirements: 3000-, 4000-level GRMN classes in German | 18 credits |
| Free Electives | 38 credits |
| Total Credits | 122 credits |
Wellness Requirement
APPH 1040 may also be replaced by APPH 1060.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPH 1040 or APPH 1050 | Scientific Foundations of Health or The Science of Physical Activity and Health | 2 |
Institutional Priority
CS 1301 may also be replaced by CS 1371.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1301 or CS 1315 | Introduction to Computing or Introduction to Media Computation | 3 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1712 or MATH 1552 | Survey of Calculus or Integral Calculus | 4 |
Political Science and U.S. History
HIST 2111 may also be replaced by INTA 1200, POL 1101, PUBP 3000.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 | Survey of U.S. History I or Survey of U.S. History II | 3 |
Communicating in Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
MATH 1711 may also be replaced by MATH 1553.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1711 or MATH 1551 | Finite Mathematics or Differential Calculus | 4 |
Field of Study
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GRMN 2001 | Intermediate German I | 3 |
| GRMN 2002 | Intermediate German II | 3 |
ALIS Major Requirements
Depth Requirements Study Abroad Experience (6 credits from 18 credits of the German Elective Requirements for the ALIS Major Requirements)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GRMN 4500 | Advanced Intercultural Seminar | 3 |
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