Central Eurasian Studies Major Related Careers
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Central Eurasian Studies
The Department of Central Eurasian Studies is part of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students can major in Central Eurasian Studies with either a track in Central Eurasian Studies or Language and Civilization. The department strives to develop the students’ skills in conducting independent research on a Central Eurasian region.
The CEUS degree requires study in one or more Central Eurasian languages. Advanced coursework gives you a depth of knowledge about at least one of the following geographic regions: Tibet, the Central Asian Muslim republics, Xinjiang, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, Hungary, and/or the Baltics. Students develop language proficiency and cultural competency while studying current cultural and political situations within their historical contexts.
Freshmen who enter the university with some previous knowledge of a CEUS language are required to take a placement test to determine which course is most appropriate for them. Such students should contact the department (812-855-2233) for information about the placement test.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Central Eurasian Studies Major Related Skills
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Relationship Skills
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Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
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Management or Leadership
- Make Decisions
- Coordinate
Creative
- Visualize
- Conceptualize
- Author or Compose
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