European Studies (EUST)

Raymond Eichmann
Chair of Studies
425 Kimpel Hall
575-2951

Courses in European studies, broadly defined as the study of the geography, culture, history, language, and politics of central Europe, including the British Isles, are offered by the following: Professors Bukey (history), Cory (German), DuVal (English), Eichmann (French), Gay (economics), Kennedy (history), McCartney (anthropology), Montgomery (English), Pritchett (Spanish), Purvis (journalism and political science), Ricker (German), Waligorski (political science), and Wilkie (English); Associate Professors Adler (philosophy), Bailey (communication), Davidson (geography), Detels (music), Dixon (geography), Edwards (philosophy), Hanlin (German), Hassell (French), Heffernan (English), Horton (Spanish), Locke (English); and Assistant Professors Booker (English), Jacobs (art), Senor (philosophy), and Sonn (history).

Students wishing to maximize their knowledge of European studies and wishing to prepare for graduate training and/or employment in the private sector or government in positions related to the area may earn a combined major in European studies together with a major in another discipline. Students are required to coordinate their academic programs both with their advisers in the major department and with the chairman of the European studies program. New students entering the program are required to notify both the major adviser and the chairman of studies of their intention to participate. Freshmen and sophomores considering this program are advised to begin their study of an appropriate foreign language as early as possible.

Program Requirements

Requirements for a Minor in European Studies: Students wishing to minor in European studies must fulfill the colloquium (EUST 4003) and language requirements described below under the requirements for the major, and must complete at least 12 hours from among the electives listed below. A maximum of six hours of electives may be submitted from any one department.

Requirements for a Major in European Studies:

Language Requirement: Students must complete the equivalent of a third year of French, German, or Spanish with at least one course beyond 2013 and the appropriate culture and civilization courses (FREN, GERM, or SPAN 4213). Three to six hours in an approved study abroad program in Europe may substitute for all or part of this requirement.

European Studies Colloquium: Students must complete at least three to six hours of European Studies Colloquium (EUST 4003).

Electives: Students must complete at least 18 hours of credit in addition to the language requirement and the colloquium (EUST 4003) from among the following or in individualized studies under the direction of faculty participating in the program. Students choosing to take individualized reading or directed research courses as part of the major or minor must obtain the approval of the director of the area studies program and their major adviser. In addition, the following conditions apply:

1. a maximum of nine hours may be submitted from any one department; and

2. a maximum of six hours may be submitted from courses taken in the student's major department.

The following courses may be taken in fulfillment of elective requirements:

Anthropology

ANTH 4253, People and Cultures of the World Regions

Art History

ARHS 4873, Baroque Art

ARHS 4883, 19th Century European Art

ARHS 4893, 20th Century European Art

Communication

COMM 4363, British Public Address

COMM 4753, Continental Film

Economics

ECON 4533, Comparative Economic Systems

English

(Any 3000- or 4000-level course in 18th, 19th, or 20th century British, Irish, Scots, or continental literature; any comparative literature course with significant European content)

Foreign Languages

(Any 3000- or 4000-level French, German, Italian or peninsular Spanish literature or civilization course)

Geography

GEOG 2203, Developed Nations (Provided course has significant European content.)

GEOG 4243, Political Geography

GEOG 4783 Geography of Europe

History

HIST 3163, Great Britain Since 1688

HIST 3173, History of London

HIST 3443, Modern Imperialism

HIST 3533, World War II

HIST 4103, Europe in the 19th Century

HIST 4113, 20th Century Europe to 1939

HIST 4133, Society & Gender in Modern Europe

HIST 4143, Intellectual History of Europe Since the Enlightenment

HIST 4183, Great Britain 1780-1914

HIST 4193, Great Britain 1901-1982

HIST 4213, The Era of the French Revolution

HIST 4223, France Since 1815

HIST 4243, Germany 1789-1918

HIST 4253, History of Germany 1918- 1949

Humanities

HUMN 4273, Romanticism

HUMN 4913, Literary Reflec. on the Holocaust

Music History

MUHS 3703, History of Music to 1800

MUHS 3713, History of Music from 1800 to Present

MUHS 4253, Special Topics in Music

History (depending on topic)

Philosophy

PHIL 4033, Modern Phil-17th & 18th Cent

PHIL 4043, 19th Century Philosophy

PHIL 4063, 20th Century Continental Philosophy

PHIL 4073, History of Analytic Philosophy

Political Science

PLSC 3553, Western European Politics

PLSC 3963, Modern European Political Thought

PLSC 4543, Government and Politics of Eastern Europe

PLSC 4803, Foreign Policy Analysis

EUROPEN STD (EUST) COURSES:

EUST4003 European Studies Colloquium (SP) An interdepartmental colloquium with an annual change in subject of investigation, required of students in the European studies program. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

EUST4003H Honors European Studies Colloquium (SP)

EUST470V Special Topics (1-6) (IR) An examination of pertinent issues in Europe. May be repeated.