Department of German and Russian Studies

German and Russian Studies @ the

University of Missouri
451 Strickland Hall (formerly GCB) | Columbia, MO 65211-4170
email: grs@missouri.edu | phone: 573-882-4328 | fax: 573-884-8456

Undergraduate Programs: International Studies

For additional information, see Interdisciplinary Studies - Special Degree Programs.

B.A. International Studies - East Asian Studies Emphasis

East Asian studies is one of the emphasis areas in the International Studies major, offered through the Special Degree Programs. The program is multidisciplinary, encompassing course work from the departments of Geography, History, Anthropology, Religious Studies, Political Science and Philosophy, as well as in Chinese, Japanese and Korean. The program focuses on creating an understanding and awareness of the culture, history, politics, geography and languages of the East Asian countries, with an emphasis in China, Japan or Korea. Students are encouraged to begin study of their foreign language no later than the sophomore year. Students should consult with the International Center about appropriate locations for their study abroad experience.

B.A. International Studies - European Studies Emphasis

European Studies is an emphasis area in the International Studies major, offered through the Special Degree Programs. Students who are studying French, Spanish, German, Italian or Russian may wish to select European studies as their emphasis area. The student examine the politics, culture, history and geography of the European continent, with a focus on the country whose native language is being studied by the student. Given the multidisciplinary approach to this degree, students take courses that are specifically geared to a better understanding of the culture, history, and language of a given country, as well as a better understanding of the entire continent of Europe.