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European
Studies
The Program
One of
five area studies programs in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and
Sciences, European Studies offers an academic major leading to a Bachelor of
Arts degree. Students with an interest in the rapidly changing face of Europe may combine their work in a European
language (currently Spanish, French, German, or Italian) with relevant courses
from a wide range of disciplines, including: Economics, Political Science,
History, Philosophy, Literature, Geography and the Fine Arts. Each student's
program is tailored to individual interests, but all participants achieve a
working understanding of the historical, political, economic, and cultural
forces shaping today's Europe. A
capstone colloquium focuses on a different topic each Spring.
Students
electing to major in European Studies must also complete a second major.
Popular choices have been: International Relations, Geography, History,
Political Science, Economics, or a European language. The double competency
achieved by this model widens career opportunities while simultaneously giving
each student's program unusual depth. A period of study or work abroad is
strongly encouraged. In most cases, students can complete both majors and an
integrated period of study or work abroad within normal four year collegiate
experience.
Because
of the historic ties between the United States and Europe,
virtually every sector of our economy, every branch of government and a
steadily growing number of important non-governmental agencies provide career
opportunities for individuals versed in European languages and informed about
European issues. As the expansion of the European Union and the introduction of
a single European monetary unit, the euro, take the different nations of
Europe closer towards integration, the
need in our public and private sectors for young men and women knowledgeable
about this process and its consequences grows stronger. European Studies
graduates are prepared to make significant contributions in the Foreign
Service, in international banking, with non-governmental humanitarian,
environmental, and relief agencies, as well as in the steadily growing number
of transnational and global corporations operating in Europe.
Other students will use the undergraduate degree in European Studies as
preparation for law school; while still others will go on to seek graduate
degrees in fields such as international relations or education. What unites
European Studies majors is a deep interest in Europe
and a desire to pursue that interest in one of the many careers which will
enable them to continue to explore the rapidly changing contours of a
perpetually fascinating continent.
If you have
questions about the European Studies Program email Dr. Fiona M.
Davidson,
Director of the EUST program.
(479)-575-3879,
or (479) 575-3355
EUST 4003/4003H Spring 2008