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European Studies Minor

This minor allows students to pursue an interest in social, historical, political and cultural aspects of Western Europe or to pursue a topic, such as environmental protection or cultural identity, that cuts across regions. Students electing this minor must complete a minimum of 18 credits at the 2000-level or above distributed across the following categories:

1. One required course: HIST 2402

2. Three courses distributed across three of the following four disciplines: ECON 2101/W; GEOG 4700; HIST 2401/W; HIST 3412/W, 3413/W; POLS 2222/W.

3. One course from the ES advisor's list of approved electives, chosen in close consultation with the ES advisor. With the advisor's approval, a student map opt to do a senior thesis, equivalent to three credits of the elective requirement, on an aspect of European Studies.

4. One three-credit course at the 2000-level and above in European literature, culture, or civilization, from the Modern and Classical Languages listings; or the student may combine three 1-credit Linkage Through Language modules for a total of 3 credits.

5. Language requirement: Intermediate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding a European language other than English, demonstrated either through completion of a college level language sequence or through examination by a faculty instructor in the language. Study abroad is strongly encouraged as an effective means to increase proficiency.

The is administered by the Office of International Affairs. For further information, including a list of designated courses, contact Dr. Elizabeth Mahan.