International Economics and World Languages  

Four majors offered 

Visit the program’s webpage at https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/economics/international-economics-modern-languages-combined-major 

Requirements in International Economics for All Majors 

Economics 

100. Introduction to Economics. (1 unit) 

200. Quantitative Methods in Economics.* (1.5 unit) 

251. Intermediate Microeconomics Theory.** (1 unit) 

252. Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory.** (1 unit) 

THREE electives in Economics (3 units) 

At least two of these electives at the 300/400 level. At least two of these electives must include: 

236. Globalization Issues. 

322. International Economics. 

336. Economic Development. 

Total: 7.5 units 

*STAT 113 (Applied Statistics) is a prerequisite for 200. Students who pass STAT 213 (with a grade of 2.0 or higher) 

 may choose an additional economics elective (at the 200 or higher level) in lieu of ECON 200. 

**ECON 251 and 252 must be passed with a grade of 2.0 or higher. 

Requirements for the International Economics and French Major 

Economics 

Requirements from above (7.5 units) 

World Languages – French 

SEVEN units at the 103 or higher level (7 units) 

Total: 14.5 units 

*Students already proficient at the intermediate level will receive credit for 103 and 104 upon completion of a higher level course in French and will need only 5 units of French to complete the major. 

Requirements for the International Economics and World Languages Major 

Economics 

Requirements from above (7.5 units) 

Arabic, Chinese, German and Italian:  

Required courses – Seven courses at the 101 or higher level. Students already proficient at the intermediate level will receive credit for 101 and 102 upon completion of a higher-level course in this language and will need only five units of this language to complete the major. 

Students must check with the department to make sure that the courses needed to complete this major are offered. 

Requirements for the International Economics and Spanish Major 

Economics 

Requirements from above (7.5 units) 

World Languages – Spanish 

SEVEN units at the 103 or higher level (7 units) 

Total: 14.5 units 

*Students already proficient at the intermediate level will receive credit for 103 and 104 upon completion of a higher level course in Spanish and will need only 5 units of Spanish to complete the major. 

Requirements for the International Economics and Multilanguage Major 

Economics 

Requirements from above (7.5 units) 

Multi-language:  

Three courses in one language plus three courses in the concentration language at the 103 level and above. 

 Total: 13.5 units 

Although not required, participation in an abroad program related to one’s language specialization is strongly recommended. 

Honors 

Graduation with honors may be recommended upon the basis of grades, the completion of an honors project approved and supervised by a faculty member, and an oral presentation on the thesis. Students who expect to undertake such a program should consult with the chairs of the Economics and World Languages, Cultures, and Media departments in the last term of their junior year. Such projects must have the approval of both departments.