Cross-Cultural Studies (Graduate)
The master of arts (MA) plan in Cross-Cultural Studies
examines the relationships among culture, diversity and power in the U.S. and
in a global context. The plan emphasizes the study of differences and
inequalities structured by race, gender, ethnicity, class, sexuality and nationality. It
develops understanding of social and political conflict and strategies of conflict
resolution. Cross-Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary plan including plans
as diverse as Anthropology, History, Literature and Sociology. By exploring
similar questions in diverse disciplines and using a range of methodological
approaches, students gain an understanding of the complexities of culture and
diversity. The plan emphasizes religion, gender, human rights and immigration. Focusing
on contemporary and historical issues, courses provide theoretical and practical
training that can be applied in a variety of fields, including non-profit,
legal, service, religious and educational institutions, among others.
Degree Requirements
Core: 9 hours required
- CRCL 5031 — Theories of Cultural Diversity
- CRCL 5037 — Theories and Practices of Mediation
- CRCL 5631 — Cross-Cultural Methods
Foundation: 6 hours required
- CRCL 5032 — Political Economy
- CRCL 5033 — Religion and Community
- CRCL 5035 — Human Rights and Social Justice
- CRCL 5131 — Gender, Culture and Power
Race and Culture: 6 hours required
- CRCL 5531 — Cross-Cultural Perspectives on the Family
- CRCL 5731 — Seminar in American Multicultural Literature
- HIST 5232 — American Social Movements
- HIST 5432 — Studies in European History
- HIST 5434 — Studies in Latin American History
- LITR 5734 — Cross-Cultural Texts in Dialogue
- SOCI 5136 — Women and the Law
- SOCI 5333 — Minorities and Majorities
Perspectives on Globalization: 6 hours required
- ANTH 5333 — Peoples of Mexico and Central America
- ANTH 5535 — Cultures of Asia
- CRCL 5537 — C ultures of Africa
- CRCL 5538 — Cultures of the Middle East
- HUMN 5035 — Texts and Images III
- LITR 5735 — Literature of the Pacific Rim
- LITR 5831 — Seminar in World Literature
- SOCI 5537 — Urban Problems
Electives: 3 hours required
Select Any of the Above Courses -Or-
- CRCL 5039 — Environment and Society
- PSYC 5338 — Cross-Cultural Communications
- PSYC 5439 — International Training
- PSYC 6237 — Culture and Consciousness
Master's Option: 6 hours required
Thesis, Project or Internship (students are encouraged to select
the internship option). Students must contact the internship coordinator
or thesis/project advisor the semester before beginning an internship,
project or thesis.
Course Work Option:
Students selecting a course work option
will complete 36 hours of courses plus CRCL 6735 Research Seminar in Cross-Cultural
Studies for a total of 39 hours.
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