Transcript PromotingMinorLanguagesINDG

Consider a Language
Minor
You are already on
your way!
 Another language enables you to work, live and travel
in another country.
 Many career choices are only open to you if you have
another language.
 For many graduate programs, a second language is
required.
"Studying languages
and linguistics is one
of the most rewarding
experiences here at
Queen’s."
Andrea and Alanna, DSC Chairs
The study of languages unlocks
new worlds of literature and
culture.
Learning a language sparks your
creativity!
A minor in a language complements any major and
will stand out on your transcript.
It will make you competitive internationally, since
students outside of North America usually have more
than one language.
Finish what you started!
Minors are available in:
• German Studies
• Hispanic Studies
• Italian
• Indigenous Studies
• Spanish and Latin American Studies
• World Language Studies
• Linguistics
 Find detailed descriptions for all Plans on the LLCU website under
“Academics.”
Minor in Indigenous Studies
Consists of 30.0 units
“Indigenous Studies
challenges you in the best
way; it allows you to view
the world from a an
alternate perspective.”
Lauren Ball, Global Development and Indigenous Studies
Indigenous Studies =
Interdisciplinary Studies
Students can take a variety of pathways
through the Plan, depending on what
else they are studying, where their
interest lie and where they already
have the prerequisites for higher level
study
In year one you could take:
LLCU 101/3.0 Mohawk II and
LLCU 102/3.0 Mohawk II
In year two you take core courses:
DEVS 220/3.0 Introduction to
Aboriginal Studies and
DEVS 221/3.0 Topics in Aboriginal
Studies
In year three and year four you take SIX
courses (18.0 units) in INDG option
courses
Option courses include courses in Art History,
Biology, Global Development, Drama,
English, Gender Studies, Geography, History,
Health Studies, International Studies, Music,
Political Studies and Religion
Examples of a few possible pathways are
available on LLCU website under
“Academics”
“My minor complements
Political Studies extremely well
(…) I’m always thinking about
what indigeneity lens can be
applied to certain studies,
helping me be a lifelong
learner.”
Darian Baskatawang, Political Studies and Indigenous Studies