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Centers, Institutes, and Programs
Centers and Institutes
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The programs and activities of the institute will greatly expand knowledge andunderstanding of China and its multi-faceted importance for our state. |
The Department of Languages and Literature in the College of Humanities provides 8 foreign language majors and 1 minor program. |
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The Middle East Center (MEC) at the University of Utah is one of seventeen National Resource Centers in the United States devoted to the academic study of the Middle East. |
A field that will provide students with language and cultural competence in areas of Asia including China, Japan, Korea, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Southeast Asia. |
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Center for American Indian Languages The Center for American Indian Languages works with community members where languages and cultures are endangered, towards linguistic and cultural revitalization |
British Studies promotes interdisciplinary study across six departments (English, Film, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Theatre); summer study abroad in London on a variety of topics; and public lectures by distinguished scholars to provide students with a multifaceted understanding of Great Britain.
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The Institute of Public and International Affairs seeks to expand and enhance University activities through increasing faculty competitiveness for grants, connecting faculty with similar research interests, supporting undergraduate and graduate programs in public and international affairs, and expanding research opportunities. |
Businesses, governments and non-governmental organizations have become global in their interests and operations and need people with an understanding of the expanding international context.
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The Hinckley Institute of Politics provides nationally renowned international internships to students of all majors in key locations around the world. The Hinckley internships aim to provide students experience in global public policy, service, business, and politics as well as foster greater understanding among peoples, cultures, and governments.
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The degree grounds students in different disciplines (such as communication, economics, history, political science, foreign language.) and permits them to explore the international scope of these disciplines.
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At the English Language Institute you'll belong to a great group of classmates at a top-notch institute with interesting and active classes, you'll belong to the University of Utah's huge campus with the latest technology and modern facilities, and you'll belong to the growing international family connected by the study of English. |
Latin American Studies offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of this important region and will strengthen the ability of students to interact with Latinas/os both at home and abroad, whether as citizens, in private enterprise or government work. |
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Combining an array of fields and providing basic instruction in the major languages of the Middle East (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish), students will benefit from a wide spectrum of courses which approach the Middle East from many different perspectives.
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The Peace and Conflict Studies minor enables students to understand the dynamics of peace and conflict and to contribute to the creation of more just and peaceable conditions in the world.
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Few Latin American studies programs in the country focus on Brazil like we do here at the U. The newly formed Brazilian Studies program is a culmination of both student demand and strong ties between Utah and Brazil. |
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