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Welcome to International Cultural Studies and
World Languages Department


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About the Department

The International Cultural Studies (ICS) major represents an interdisciplinary program that brings together the fields of Anthropology, Communications, and Humanities. In addition to stressing a variety of contemporary cultural systems and theories, the major also includes a range of historical considerations concerning cultural forms and global social forces. The major draws upon the expertise of faculty whose primary interests lie in the study of
international relations in an international environment. 

 
One of the primary goals of ICS is the fulfillment of BYU-Hawaii's prophetic
mission to accept, adapt, and integrate cultural differences through the transcendent principles of love, faith, and peace combined with a rigourous academic curriculum that directly addresses cross-cultural understanding. As a microcosm of global diversity, BYU-Hawaii provides an exceptional
environment for International Cultural Studies.      

Program Objectives:

  • Possess an appropriate degree of cultural literacy in at least two world areas.
  • Manage cultural differences and develop problem solving skills.
  • Think critically.
  • Articulate and sustain views through verbal and written discourse.
  • Be well prepared to enter graduate school or employment.