International Dimensions of Engineering Requirements

Because of the importance of the globalization of technology, all students completing the B.A. in General Engineering are required to demonstrate competence in being able to address technical issues within the context of another society.  This can be done in three different ways.

1. Students are encouraged to study abroad for a minimum of one fall or one spring semester in any foreign country (except Canada).  In that country, they must take the equivalent of a minimum of 12 credits which are transferred to their Hopkins transcript.  In this case, these credits can satisfy any degree requirements (Humanities or Social Sciences, Engineering Concentration, Mathematics, Free Electives, etc.).  Additional Free Electives must be taken to ensure that the student graduates with a minimum of 120 credits.
2. Students can complete the equivalent of two semesters of the same foreign language (students may not use language courses in their native language to satisfy this requirement) and one additional course which relates to the culture, economy, social structure or politics of a country which uses this foreign language (minimum of 9 credits).
3. Students can demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language by taking an intermediate course in a foreign language (this can include their native tongue) and two additional courses which relate to the culture, economy, social structure or politics of a country which uses this foreign language (see the list below for examples;  minimum of 9 credits).

Africa and the Middle East
070.301 Envisioning African Diaspora
070.334 Urban Africa
100.121 History of Africa
190.311 Middle East Politics
360.375 Parks, Products and People: Debating Environmental Change in Africa

Asia
070.339 Introduction to Indian History and Civilization
070.341 The Other Japan
100.131 History of East Asia
100.219 The Chinese Cultural revolution
140.324 Electronic Identities in Japan: Consumer Culture and Business
190.336 Chinese Foreign Policy

Europe
070.308 Recasting Europe
100.104 History of Occidental Civilization: Modern Europe

Latin and South America
070.313 Community and Governance in Latin America
100.115 History of Latin America
100.243 Brazil for Beginners

All Regions (no more than one can count toward International Dimensions)
190.209 Contemporary International Politics
190.316 An Introduction to Globalization
190.323 Introduction to International Law