Bachelor of Arts major in European Studies

At a time when debates between the East and West flare, the relevance of European history, culture and ideas cannot be ignored. How can an understanding of the birth of the nation-state, capitalism, and democracy, not to mention the printing press, the railroad and the laws of physics, help you understand the influential ideas that have shaped our world from ancient times to the present?

You will critically engage with how contemporary Europe grapples with challenges such as migration, climate change and social justice. Not only can you do this from your current geographical location, but you can also immerse yourself in one or more of the languages and cultures of Europe through opportunities for study abroad and internships in a European country – why not rethink the world from perspectives offered by living in Paris, Berlin, Rome or Madrid? The transdisciplinary European Studies major provides you with advanced analytical skills and strong language skills that will empower you to communicate across languages, cultures and societies.

European Studies allows you to bring together courses from different subjects that share a focus on Europe.
You can choose from three streams within European Studies: European Cultures and Languages; European History and Politics; and Medieval and Early Modern European Studies.
In addition to courses in European languages and cultures, you can choose courses from Art History, Ancient History and Classical Studies, History, Politics and International Relations, Philosophy and Theological and Religious Studies.

A degree in European Studies opens the way to a range of career opportunities. Employers look for candidates with excellent language and intercultural communication skills who have exposed themselves to the challenges of living and working in different cultures. An increasingly global world requires dynamic people unafraid to confront the challenges of difference. In addition, European studies will provide you with valuable academic knowledge and skills across a vast range of sectors, including business, foreign affairs, international trade, journalism, government service and tourism.

You can take a major in European Studies as one of your two BA majors (a double major).
You will need to pass at least 120 points (eight courses) towards each of your majors, including at least 45 points (three courses) at Stage III.

Complete 120 points comprising:

15 to 75 points for Stage I Courses, and
0 to 60 points from Stage II Courses, and
45 to 105 points for Stage III Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300.

Stage I Courses

Complete 15 to 75 points comprising:

15 points for all Compulsory Course, and
0 to 60 points from Elective Courses

Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

EUROPEAN 100 - Europe and the World (15 points)

Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 60 points from the following:

ANCIENT 110 - Classical Mythology (15 points)

ANCIENT 130 - Love and Death in Greek and Roman Literature (15 points)

EUROPEAN 100 - Europe and the World (15 points)

FRENCH 102 - Introductory French Language 2 (15 points)

GERMAN 102 - German Language Introductory 2 (15 points)

HUMS 101 - Europe: Medieval to Modern (15 points)

ITALIAN 107 - Italian Language for Beginners 2 (15 points)

RUSSIAN 100 - Beginners' Russian 1 (15 points)

RUSSIAN 101 - Beginners' Russian 2 (15 points)

SPANISH 105 - Beginners' Spanish 2 (15 points)

ANCIENT 110 - Classical Mythology (15 points)

HUMS 101 - Europe: Medieval to Modern (15 points)

POLITICS 109 - Foundations of Western Politics and Law (15 points)

HUMS 101 - Europe: Medieval to Modern (15 points)

LATIN 100 - Introduction to Latin Language 1 (15 points)

LATIN 101 - Introduction to Latin Language 2 (15 points)

Stage II Courses

Complete 0 to 60 points from the following:

ANCIENT 200 - Greek and Roman Epic Poetry (15 points)

ANCIENT 201 - Special Topic (15 points)

ANCIENT 225 - Greek and Roman Comedy (15 points)

ANCIENT 280 - Art and Society in Ancient Rome (15 points)

ARTHIST 201 - Art and Revolution 1750-1850 (15 points)

ARTHIST 210 - Modernism and Design (15 points)

ARTHIST 224 - Power and Piety: the Baroque (15 points)

ARTHIST 225 - Imaging the Renaissance (15 points)

ARTHIST 236 - Artists and Patrons in Renaissance Italy (15 points)

COMPLIT 200 - World Literatures I: Life, Death, War, Peace, Love (15 points)

COMPLIT 206 - When East Meets West (15 points)

COMPLIT 210 - World Literatures 2: Machines and Modernities (15 points)

EUROPEAN 200 - Screening Europe (15 points)

EUROPEAN 207 - European Drama: Greatest Hits (15 points)

EUROPEAN 222 - European Cinema and The City (15 points)

EUROPEAN 277 - European Study Abroad 2A (15 points)

EUROPEAN 278 - European Study Abroad 2B (15 points)

FRENCH 203 - Intermediate French Language 1 (15 points)

FRENCH 204 - Intermediate French Language 2 (15 points)

FRENCH 241 - Reading French Literature (15 points)

FRENCH 244 - Modern France: History and Culture (15 points)

FRENCH 269 - French Language and Culture in Film and Literature (15 points)

FRENCH 277 - French Study Abroad 2A (15 points)

FRENCH 278 - French Study Abroad 2B (15 points)

GERMAN 200 - German Language Intermediate 1 (15 points)

GERMAN 201 - German Language Intermediate 2 (15 points)

GERMAN 210 - 20th Century German Literature (15 points)

GERMAN 211 - Contemporary German Literature (15 points)

GERMAN 230 - German Cinema from Murnau to Riefenstahl (15 points)

GERMAN 277 - German Study Abroad 2A (15 points)

GERMAN 278 - German Study Abroad 2B (15 points)

ITALIAN 200 - Intermediate Italian Language 1 (15 points)

ITALIAN 201 - Intermediate Italian Language 2 (15 points)

ITALIAN 202 - Engendered Voices (Texts in Italian) (15 points)

ITALIAN 203 - Engendered Voices (Texts in English) (15 points)

ITALIAN 277 - Italian Study Abroad 2A (15 points)

ITALIAN 278 - Italian Study Abroad 2B (15 points)

MUS 225 - Music in Society (15 points)

PHIL 209 - 19th-Century European Philosophy (15 points)

RUSSIAN 200 - Intermediate Russian 1 (15 points)

RUSSIAN 201 - Intermediate Russian 2 (15 points)

SPANISH 200 - Intermediate Spanish 1 (15 points)

SPANISH 201 - Intermediate Spanish 2 (15 points)

SPANISH 202 - Iberian Cultures and Literatures (15 points)

SPANISH 218 - Making Modern Spain 1840-1939 (15 points)

SPANISH 277 - Spanish Study Abroad 2A (15 points)

SPANISH 278 - Spanish Study Abroad 2B (15 points)

ANCIENT 254 - Early Rome (15 points)

ANCIENT 255 - The Later Roman Empire (15 points)

ANCIENT 256 - The Ancient World at War (15 points)

ANCIENT 260 - Roman Revolutions (15 points)

EUROPEAN 206 - European Integration (15 points)

FRENCH 244 - Modern France: History and Culture (15 points)

HISTORY 205 - Bloodlands: Global Warfare (15 points)

HISTORY 217 - Nazi Germany and its Legacies (15 points)

HISTORY 224 - Old Regime and Revolution: France, 1750-1815 (15 points)

HISTORY 243 - Body and Blood: Religious Cultures and Conflicts c. 50-1650 (15 points)

POLITICS 209 - Modern Political Thought (15 points)

ANCIENT 211 - Ancient Greek Language 1 (15 points)

ANCIENT 221 - Ancient Greek Language 2 (15 points)

COMPLIT 202 - Interpreting Folktales (15 points)

ENGLISH 213 - Age of Shakespeare: Tragedy (15 points)

ENGLISH 265 - Shakespeare: Comedies and Tragicomedies (15 points)

HISTORY 239 - Medieval Cultures: Faith, Power, Identities (15 points)

HISTORY 243 - Body and Blood: Religious Cultures and Conflicts c. 50-1650 (15 points)

LATIN 200 - Latin Language Acquisition: Intermediate (15 points)

PHIL 204 - Greek Philosophy (15 points)

Stage III Courses

Complete 45 to 105 points comprising:

0 to 90 points from Group A Stage III Courses, and
0 to 90 points from Group B Stage III Courses, and
0 to 90 points from Group C Stage III Courses

Selected courses must include courses from at least 2 of the following lists: Group A Stage III Courses, Group B Stage III Courses, or Group C Stage III Courses.