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Scholars choosing any one of the following options toward the\u00a0Multicultural competency\u00a0must<\/strong>\u00a0substantiate and contextualize how the course\u2019s subject matter, approach, and\/or learning objectives advanced their understanding of their chosen Grand Challenge.<\/p>\n Take courses abroad that satisfy degree requirements for any engineering major or the General Education Program, including courses that meet requirements in minors or second majors. Visit the\u00a0Study Abroad Office<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about fall, spring, or summer semesters of study.<\/p>\n Scholars can pursue proficiency above and beyond the College of Engineering\u2019s\u00a0minimum requirements of FL_ 102 Elementary Level II<\/a>\u00a0in their foreign language of choice.\u00a0The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers classes via second majors, minors, and the online Language Exchange.<\/a>\u00a0Native and heritage speakers of languages other than English are also considered proficient in a foreign language.<\/p>\n Requirements can be fulfilled by taking one or more of these courses which focus on global involvement, multicultural perspectives or international issues related to the Grand Challenges. Based upon their rationale and learning objectives, General Education Program (GEP) courses that are designated as Global Knowledge<\/a>\u00a0are sufficient. Courses not listed must be approved at the discretion of the Scholar\u2019s GC Mentor or the GCSP.\u00a0 In cases of uncertainty, the GC Mentor should consult with the GCSP for approval.<\/p>\nStudy Abroad<\/h3>\n
Foreign Language Proficiency and Courses<\/h3>\n
GEP Co-Requisites: Global Knowledge Courses<\/h3>\n
Global Perspectives Certificate<\/h3>\n