The Minor – European Studies

Students considering a minor in European Studies are encouraged to meet with the Director as soon as possible to discuss how their interest in European Studies can best be integrated with their major, language study, and off-campus study plans. These conversations do not signify a binding plan, but rather a way to help students take maximum advantage of opportunities both in class and outside of class to learn about Europe.

To complete the minor, students are required to complete the following requirements regarding coursework and off-campus study in Europe.

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements – 44 Total Credits

Gateway Courses – Required 6 credits

EUST 100.01: America Inside Out (25/FA)
EUST 110: State of the Nation: the Politics of Citizenship
HIST 141: Europe in the Twentieth Century
POSC 110: State of the Nation: the Politics of Citizenship

Transnational Supporting Courses – Required 24 credits

Four transnational supporting courses that

approach a theme or issue from a pan-European perspective OR
compare European countries or regions OR
compare Europe (or parts of Europe) with another part of the world.

These courses will engage in an examination of such overarching issues as the relation between individual and community, cultural and linguistic diversity, and globalization. The listing below is not exhaustive, students should consult with the minor director regarding other courses that may fulfill this requirement.

Country Specific Courses – Required 12 credits

Two country-specific supporting courses in the participating disciplines, each of which focuses on a particular European country or region. Country-specific courses need not address pan-European issues, but students will be expected to bring a comparative awareness of Europe to their learning experience.

Senior Colloquium Course – Required 2 credits

EUST 398: The Global Panorama: A Capstone Workshop for European Studies and Cross-Cultural Studies
OR CCST 398: The Global Panorama: A Capstone Workshop for European Studies and Cross-Cultural Studies

Additional Departmental Information

Minors must normally participate in an off-campus study program in Europe.

The overall balance of courses must include a mix of disciplines and course levels (100s, 200s, 300s). While this balance will be established for each individual student in consultation with the minor coordinator, no more than half of the required minimum of courses may be in one department, and at least half of the required minimum of courses must be above the 100-level.