Philippine Studies Minor

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Understand the formation of Filipino history, culture, and society in the Philippines, the United States, and globally
Develop an empathy for the values, behaviors, ethics, and perspectives of Filipinos
Be able to identify and discuss social, political, economic, business, psychological, and environmental issues relevant to the Philippines and the Filipino diaspora
Obtain basic, intermediate, and advanced Filipino/Tagalog language proficiencies
Appreciate the literary, linguistic, philosophical, religious, and artistic contributions of Filipinos to the United States, Asia, and the world
Apply knowledge of activism, advocacy, and social justice in the Philippines, the United States, the Asia Pacific, and the world