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The European Studies program at Barnard College enables students to combine disciplinary approaches to the study of Europe. Students ground themselves in a core discipline (history, political science, anthropology, sociology, theater, and philosophy, among others) that provides them with methodological expertise. They also take courses in the language and literature of a chosen region of Europe and complement this program with a selection of courses exploring Europe from other disciplinary perspectives. Students are encouraged to study abroad in the region of their interest.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a major in European Studies will be able to attain the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the breadth of Europe’s cultural heritage as well as its distinctive components;
• Explain the role of language and literature within culture;
• Apply different disciplinary perspectives to the study of a single region.

Requirements for the Major

Students who intend to major in European Studies should consult a member of the department in their sophomore year to plan their academic programs.

The senior requirements vary according to the discipline studied. Majors should consult their advisers for details.

Students may focus on one country or one region of Europe. Competence in the language of the region is expected. The major includes:

• A concentration consisting of five courses in an academic discipline chosen in consultation with the major adviser. A maximum of two of these courses that deal with European topics may be counted among the ten courses in the regional concentration (Part B).
• Ten courses focusing on a country or region to include:
  • Two courses in European History;
  • Two courses in the literature or cultural studies of one country in the original language;
  • Two semester senior projects under the direction of the program adviser or an adviser in the minor field;
  • Four courses outside the field of concentration dealing with the selected country or region.