LAS European Studies Concentration

European Studies Concentration

General Description:

The European Studies department is a small but fascinating program with goal to promote European norms and values. ES is in process of development. Professors use modern technologies (e-course and e-reserve system, critical thinking and hermeneutic methods, organize interactive lessons); elaborate new courses with goal to successful and effective representation of the European aspects in the modern process; conduct active research work in the fields of history, politics, linguistics and culture; involve students in research work; organize club’s activity; realize educational and advising tasks for the foundation of future graduates’ career; actively participate in University life.

Our Mission

Give deep knowledge about European history, politics, society and culture
Prepare specialists with knowledge of French, Spanish and German for careers in supranational or in national organizations that are active internationally, especially in Europe
Change the curriculum in the way to give students maximum benefit and to close big gaps of basic knowledge Vision to give students a thorough undergraduate education of European Studies, to foster a culture of activity, independent learning and enthusiasm about European society, culture, politics etc.

Program Content and Requirements:

The program is comprised of both required and elective courses. Below is a list of required core courses:

*Required Core Courses*	*level*	*credits*
1. Modern Europe	*100*	6
2. European Integration and External Relations	*200*	6
3. European Union Law and Human Rights	*400*	6
4. Multicultural Society: Migration, Social and Religious Conflicts	*300*	6
5. History of European Culture	*300*	6
6. Second Language (FRN or SPA or GER)	*100-300*	18
7. Regional European Literature	*300*	6
8. Intercultural Communication	*300*	6
9. European and Asian Values Compared	*300*	6
10. History of European Region	*300*	6
11. Social Europe	*400*	6