European Studies Program
Vision:
To prepare citizens who combine a detailed knowledge of European issues, familiarity with the methods of a variety of disciplines, and habits of ethical reflection and action.
Purpose:
Europe is a region of utmost importance in today’s world. The reemergence of Europe as a significant political force and economic powerhouse is symbolized by the emergence of a single European currency and the continuing relevance of transnational European institutions such as the European Union, OSCE, and NATO. Europe is of interest to many students as the birthplace of many of the historical and cultural foundations of western society. Lastly, Europeans have evolved a unique perspective on the nature of industrialized society that may point the way for future developments in the United States and elsewhere. The European Studies program introduces students to this region in an interdisciplinary fashion.
Goals:
- Students will gain advanced knowledge about Europe in general and more specific familiarity with the history, culture, and language of one European country.
- Students will learn how to study a subject or region in a multidisciplinary manner, making use of the methodologies and perspectives of multiple fields.
- Students will be prepared for advanced post-graduate study in fields such as economics, history, modern languages, literature, law, politics, and sociology.
- Students will be prepared for careers in international business, in journalism and the media professions, in international development and human rights organizations, in international law, and other laws.
- Students will learn to use their knowledge of international affairs in an ethical and reflective manner.
| Major in European Studies (B.A.) | Hours | |
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| General Education Core Requirements | 59-61 (1) | |
| Major Requirements | 21 (2) | |
| PHI 2340, History of Philosophy: Modern | 3 | |
| PHI 2350, History of Philosophy: Contemporary | 3 | |
| EUR 4500, Senior Seminar | 3 | |
| Nine hours from the following | 9 | |
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HIS 3400, History of Medieval Europe |
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| Three hours from the following | 3 | |
| ECO 4400, International Economics POE 2760, International Political Economy PSC 2300, International Relations PSC 3450, The Politics of Europe |
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| National Concentration (select one area) | 24 (3) | |
| France | ||
| ENG 2310 and 2320, Continental Literature, I and II | 6 | |
| FRE 3110, Advanced Conversation and Composition | 3 | |
| FRE 3120, Introduction a la civilization francaise | 3 | |
| Twelve hours from the following | 12 | |
| FRE 2100, Intermediate Studies FRE 3010, 3020, Introduction to French Literature FRE 3500, Advanced French Literature FRE 3600, Special Topics in French |
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| Germany | ||
| ENG 2310 and 2320, Continental Literature, I and II | 6 | |
| GER 3010 and 3020, Advanced German Studies | 6 | |
| HIS 3610, History of Modern Germany | 3 | |
| Nine hours from the following | 9 | |
| GER 3110, Advanced Conversation and Composition GER 3120, Introduction to German Literature GER 3500, Topics in German Literature GER 3600, Special Topics in German |
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| Great Britain (4) | ||
| ENG 2110 and 2120, British Literature I and II | 6 | |
| HIS 3650, The Making of England and HIS 3660, History of England II |
6 | |
| Nine hours from the following | 9 | |
| ENG 3520, Special Topics in Medieval Literature ENG 3540, Chaucer ENG 3600, Special Topics in Early Modern British Literature ENG 3620, Shakespeare: Representative Plays ENG 3660, Restoration and Eighteenth-Century English Literature ENG 3720, Romanticism in England ENG 3740, Victorian Literature ENG 3760, Nineteenth-Century British Novel ENG 3840, Twentieth Century Poetry ENG 3860, Modern Fiction ENG 3900, Introduction to Literary Criticism ENG 4350, Advanced Studies in British Literature |
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| Italy (5) | ||
| ENG 2310 and 2320, Continental Literature, I and II | 6 | |
| ITL 3010 and 3020, Studies in Italian Language, Literature and Culture | 6 | |
| Twelve hours from the following | 12 | |
| ITL 3110, Advanced Conversation and Composition ITL 3120, Introduction to Italian Literature ITL 3370, Special Topics in Italian Studies |
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| Russia | ||
| ENG 2310 and 2320, Continental Literature, I and II | 6 | |
| HIS 3500, History of the Russian Empire | 3 | |
| HIS 3510, Russian and the Soviet Union Since 1900 | 3 | |
| RUS 3010 and 3020, Studies in Russian Language, Literature and Culture | 6 | |
| Six hours from the following | 6 | |
| RUS 3370, Special Topics in Russian Studies | ||
| Spain | ||
| ENG 2310 and 2320, Continental Literature, I and II | 6 | |
| SPA 3010, Introduction to Spanish Literature | 3 | |
| SPA 3110, Advanced Conversation and Composition | 3 | |
| SPA 3210, History and Culture of Spain | 3 | |
| SPA ___, 3000-level | 9 | |
| European Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Any course listed under the European Studies major requirements or national concentrations above, or from the list of additional courses below | ||
| Electives | 19-21 | |
| Total | 128 | |
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| Minor in European Studies | Hours | |
| EUR 4500, Senior Seminar | 3 | |
| Three hours from the following | 3 | |
| HIS 3400, History of Medieval Europe | ||
| HIS 3450, European Ideas and Society, 1600-1800 | ||
| HIS 3460, European Ideas and Society Since 1800 | ||
| HIS 4400, Nazi Germany and the Holocaust | ||
| HIS 4500, Europe in the Age of World Wars | ||
| HIS 4700, Colonialism and Empire Since 1500 | ||
| Six hours in HIS, PHI, PSC or REL* | 6 | |
| Six hours in ENG, FRE, GER, ITL, RUS, SPA, MUH, or ART* | 6 | |
| *These hours should be selected from courses listed under the European Studies major requirements, national concentrations, and electives | ||
| Total | 18 | |
European Studies Courses (EUR)
EUR 4500. Senior Seminar (3). This course provides interdisciplinary study of a selected topic or topics in European studies. It serves as the capstone experience for students majoring in European studies and will normally be taken the spring of the senior year. Specific times and assignments will focus on assessment of the European studies program.
EUR 4800. Special Topics Seminar in European Studies (3). Interdisciplinary study of topics in European studies that are not covered in regular course offerings. The course may be team-taught.
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G – Global Studies).
The following courses may be applied toward a major or minor in European Studies. Courses counted toward completion of a European Studies major or minor may not be applied as hours in other majors or minors. For descriptions of these courses, see the listings in each discipline. Note that most of these courses require other course work as prerequisites.
ART 2810. Art History II (3).
BAD 2980. Cooperative Experience (1-6).
BAD 3300. International Business (3).
ENG 3830. Modern Irish Literature (3).
HIS 3550. French Revolution/Napoleonic Era (3).
HIS 3560. France Since 1870 (3).
MKT 4310. International Marketing (3).
MUH 2110. Survey of Music History and Literature I (3).
MUH 2120. Survey of Music History and Literature II (3).
MUH 3110. Studies in Early Music (3).
MUH 3120. Studies in Baroque and Classical Music (3).
MUH 3130. Studies in Nineteenth-Century Music (3).
MUH 3140. Studies in Twentieth-Century Music (3).
PHI 3220. Existentialism and Phenomenology (3).
PHI 4100. Wittgenstein (3).
PHI 4250. Contemporary Continental Philosophy (3).
POE 3740. Topics in International Political Economy (3-6).
PSC 3550. Modern Ideologies (3).
REL 4280. Church History I: Ancient and Medieval Eras (3).
REL 4290. Church History II: Reformation and Modern Eras (3).
