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Minor in European Studies
European Studies at Penn is an interdisciplinary minor and an ideal addition to the study of many disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. It supplements majors in history, political science, sociology and art history as well as in French, German, English, Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages. It is designed to give students access to:
• An understanding of Europe as a historical and cultural entity and its world leadership in business, politics and culture.
• A great variety of countries, cultures and languages whose interaction with each other and with the United States is an essential part of transatlantic culture.
• The institutions of a new Europe—Union, Council on Europe, European Court—reflecting the largest experiment in building a global system of governance in history.
The minor in European Studies is designed to intensify interdisciplinary studies by integrating the humanities and social sciences and prepare students to live and work in Europe.
Requirements
The minor in European Studies requires eight courses, one of which is a foreign language course beyond Penn's language requirement of four semesters.
1. Two core courses:
a) one in modern European history (selected from three offerings);
b) one in contemporary European politics (either a course on the European Union or a course on comparative European politics).
2. Three electives pertinent to the study of European politics and culture which can be chosen from a pre-approved list.
3. Two electives pertinent to the study of European politics and culture which can be chosen from a pre-approved list or from other offerings (to be approved by the advisor).
4. One course beyond Penn's language requirement in a European language outside of English.
Advising
Professor Henry Teune, Political Science (hteune@sas.upenn.edu)
Further Information
For further information consult the minor advisors or the advisors in the relevant departments. The program allows the transfer of up to three credits from study abroad programs. Please consult the advisors beforehand. Study abroad programs are coordinated by the Office of International Programs. Visit their website or see the College of Arts and Sciences page on study abroad.
The minor in European Studies is a collaboration of the these departments:
Department of English
Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures
Department of Political Science
Department of Romance Languages