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Comparative Literature | History | Literature
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Humanities
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English
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Program Overview
The Continental European Studies Minor provides a comprehensive understanding of European politics, culture, and society through coursework in the humanities and social sciences. Students develop language proficiency in a Continental European language and select from a range of restricted electives to tailor their studies. The minor prepares students for careers in business, academia, or politics with a focus on Europe.
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- Program Content: The Continental European Studies Minor nurtures a broad understanding of European politics, culture, and society, both past and present. Coursework spans the humanities and social sciences, with students having flexibility in selecting their classes. Foreign language study is an integral part of the program.
- Program Structure:
- Minor Requirements: 24-28 hours
- Language Proficiency: 6-10 hours of proficiency in a Continental European language, equivalent to one year of university-level study.
- Required Courses: 6 hours
- HIST 102 Western Civilization, 1648 to World War II
- PLSC 355 European Politics
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The Continental European Studies Minor would be valuable for students pursuing business, academic, or political opportunities in Europe.
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Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Proficiency in a Continental European language, equivalent to one year of study at college level. As an example, two semesters of coursework in Spanish (SPNH), German (GERN), or French (FRNH).
- Notes: Coursework in other continental European languages taken at other university can be substituted, including intensive summer programs. If a student has extensive high school course work in a language, resulting in a proficiency comparable to placement in advanced classes in a European language, the student, working with the advisor, may substitute two additional restricted electives for the language requirement.
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