European Studies

Minor

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Requirements for the Minor (20 Credits)

I. Required Courses (4 credits)

• HIST 8/European History 1789-1989: Nationalism, Totalitarianism, and Rebirth (4) OR PSCI 107/European Politics (4)

II. Electives (16 credits) – Four additional courses from at least two of the following categories:

Category A: Arts/Literatures/Languages

• ARTHST 105/19th-Century Art (4)
• ARTHST 106/Early 20th-Century Art (4)
• ENGL 169/THEA 169 British Political Drama (London Semester) (4)
• ENGL 182/THEA 182 Research Tutorial (London Semester) (4)
• ENGL 189/Studies in British Literature: London Literature (London Semester) (4)
• MUS 111/Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries (4)
• THEA 110/Theatre History II: Enlightenment-World War II (4

Note: Literature and civilization courses in English as well as in the European languages, offered on campus or in study abroad programs, may be applied to the minor in this category. Drew offers language and culture programs during summer (June) for 8 credits. These programs are located in Barcelona, Spain; Paris, France; Venice, Italy.

Category B: Humanities

• HIST 8/European History 1789-1989: Nationalism, Totalitarianism, and Rebirth (4)
• HIST 50/History of Imperial Russia (4)
• HIST 135/Women in Modern European History (4)
• HIST 136/Foundations of the European Intellectual Tradition (4)
• HIST 137/Modern European Intellectual History (4)
• HIST 143/The History of Modern Britain (4)
• HIST 145/Studies in French History (4)
• HIST 153/Europe, 1914-1945 The World Wars and the Great Dictators (4)
• HIST 154/Post-1945 Europe (4)
• HIST 156/Studies in Russian History (4)
• HIST 168/Brussels: A European Mosaic (European Semester)
• HIST 196/Independent Study (1-4)
• HIST 198/Research Tutorial on British History (4)
• HUM 14/The Modern Age in the West: Self and Society in the West, 1848 to the Present (4)
• PHIL 117/History of 19th-Century Philosophy (4)
• SPAN 139/War and Imagination: The Spanish Civil War

Category C: Social Sciences

• PSCI 14/European Politics (4)
• PSCI 137/Europe in World Affairs (4)
• PSCI 163/Politics of European Integration (European Semester) (4)
• PSCI 176/Contemporary British Politics (4)
• PSCI 182/Research Tutorial (4)
• PSCI 189/The History of Modern Britain (4)
• PSYC 147/Seminar in Social Issues of Psychology (4)
• ECON 63/Economics of European Integration (4)
• SOC 168/Brussels: A European Mosaic (European Semester) (4)

Note: The EURST 100/Colloquium on the New Europe may be applied once to Category A, B, or C, depending upon the subject of the student’s research.

Additional courses offered irregularly may be applicable. Please consult the European Studies course listings each semester.

Courses

Courses Offered

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EUST 381 - Formerly EURST 100 - Colloquium Research Seminar on European Society (4)

Taught by the resident director, a Drew faculty member, this course introduces students to some of the cultural, social, and political institutions that define contemporary Europe through speakers and trips to museums, historic sites, the headquarters of the European Union, and NATO. As a research seminar, this course provides a forum in which students examine one aspect of contemporary Europe in depth. The results of students' research are presented in a final paper at the end of the semester.
Offered fall semester.

Off-Campus Programs: The European Semester

EUST 380 - Formerly EURST 185 - European Research Seminar (4)

Each student designs and conducts an independent research project on a topic selected in consultation with the Resident Director of the European Semester and approved by the appropriate departmental liaison. The project will stress library research, as well as personal interviews, and may include trips to appropriate EU member states. (Students may also register as an independent study in any approved major)

See appropriate departments for the following courses

ARTH 305 - Formerly ARTHST 105 - 19th-Century Art (4)

This course surveys art from the late eighteenth century to the turn of the twentieth, with a focus on the social and political contexts in which works were produced, exhibited, sold and interpreted. The changing definitions of modernity and modernism in the visual arts; ideal images of masculinity and femininity; the hierarchy of artistic genres and the rise of landscape painting are among the many themes discussed.
Offered spring semesters in odd-numbered years.

ARTH 306 - Formerly ARTHST 106 - Early 20th-Century Art (4)

This course focuses on painting and sculpture in the first half of the 20th century, exploring the revolutionary styles developed during this period. Subjects discussed include artists' preoccupation with the "primitive" and the unconscious, the concept of an "avant-garde" and the rise of the artistic manifesto, and the development of abstract visual languages.
Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
Fulfills: BH

ECON 285 - Formerly 63 - The Economics of European Integration (4)

This course offers a study of the institutions, cases, processes, and competing theories of European economic integration in the era of the European Union. Special attention is focused on Europe's product, labor, and capital markets, as well as EU policies related to these areas and the "social market" economies of selected EU member states.
Prerequisite: ECON 101 - Formerly 5 - Offered fall semester

ENGL 383 - Formerly 169 - British Political Drama (4)

Under the premise that all theatre has a political dimension and works its influence on audiences both overtly and subversively, this course is designed to take advantage of the huge variety of productions available in London venues (not necessarily conventional theatre spaces), with a focus on the political questions they raise for twenty-first century audiences. Because the 1960s saw big changes on the theatrical scene in Britain it is taken as a starting point, and we see what we can of the playwrights who helped form our present day theatre through the twentieth century. Because it does not operate in a vacuum, appropriate plays may be chosen from other periods and cultures that address crucial global, social and political issues.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered Fall Semester. Same as: THEA 383 - Formerly 169 -
Fulfills: BH, BA

ENGL 380 - Formerly 182 - Research Tutorial (4)

Each student conducts research and writes a paper on a topic approved by the London program instructor. The project stresses normal library research as well as personal interviews and other out-of-class experiences as part of the research process. Students are urged to consult with their home campus adviser about their topic before going to London.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered in the London program. Same as: PSCI 380 - Formerly 182 -

ENGL 384 - Formerly 189 - Studies in British Literature: London Literature (4)

For this course we shall become London flaneurs, walking the streets and interpreting the signs of the city as if it were a text. We shall read a range of nineteenth and twentieth century writings, including classics such as Our Mutual Friend, and lesser known works. Through Amy Levy (Reuben Sachs), Virginia Woolf (Mrs. Dalloway) and Jean Rhys (Good Morning, Midnight) we can explore the changing role of women in the metropolis. In Alexander Baron's The Lowlife we can glimpse the East End's historic importance as a home to refugees and see how it turned into Bangla Town in Monica Ali's Brick Lane. In Conrad we find London as the centre of Empire and in the work of Sam Selvon and Monica Ali we have examples of how the Empire has written back. By paying close attention to both text and context, we shall achieve a lively appreciation of the works in and of themselves and as part of the cultural life of London.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester in London.

HIST 105 - Formerly 8 - European History 1789-1989: Nationalism, Totalitarianism, and Rebirth (4)

A survey of European history from the Congress of Vienna to the collapse of Communism. Emphasizes such topics as German and Italian unification, imperialism, the phenomenon of total war, the Bolshevik revolution, Fascism, the Cold War and European revival after 1945, and the collapse of Communism.
Offered spring semester.
Fulfills: BH

HIST 246 - Formerly 50 - History of Imperial Russia (4)

The Russian Empire from the reign of Peter the Great (1689-1725) through the fall of the Romanov dynasty in the February Revolution. Recurring themes include the strengths and weaknesses of autocracy as a political system; the role of serfdom in Russia's development and underdevelopment; the polarization of Russian elite society into revolutionaries and conservatives; the role of the cities and urban populations in Russian culture, politics, and the economy; Russia's complex relationship with the West; and the formation of Russia as a multinational empire.
Offering to be determined.

HIST 338 - Formerly 135 - Women in Modern European History (4)

A topical survey of the social, economic, and political history of women in Europe from the 15th century to the present, emphasizing work, family, religion, sexuality, feminism, politics, and the state. Examines geographical and cultural variations in women's roles in history. The focus of the course varies annually and may include such topics as class and gender, work and family, women and politics, institutions and power, or rural and urban experiences.
May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined.

HIST 336 - Formerly 136 - Foundations of the European Intellectual Tradition (4)

A survey of Western thought from the earliest Greek thinkers through the Renaissance, with emphasis upon the rise of a spirit of free inquiry, the growth of humanism and secularism, and debates between science and religion; tradition and innovation. Considered in their social contexts are the Presocratics, the sophists, Plato and Aristotle, Hellenistic schools, Lucretius and Cicero, early Christians, and representatives of medieval scholasticism and Renaissance humanism. For continuation, see HIST 337 - Formerly 137 - .
Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years. Same as: CLAS 336 - Formerly CL 136 -
Fulfills: BH

HIST 337 - Formerly 137 - Modern European Intellectual History (4)

A survey of European thought from the Renaissance to the 20th century, focusing on the great seminal philosophers, scientists, economists, and political theorists. Explores the intellectual movements that have shaped modern consciousness, including the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, liberalism, conservatism, Marxism, Darwinism, psychoanalysis, and existentialism.
Offered annually.

HIST 382 - Formerly 143 - The History of Modern Britain (4)

A study of the historical and practical forces that have shaped today's Britain, with primary emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. The course focuses on various themes-the evolution and role of the monarchy, the emergence of the welfare state, the rise and fall of the Empire, the relationships between Britain and America, as well as Britain and Europe.
Offered fall semester. Same as: PSCI 382 - Formerly 189 -

HIST 340 - Formerly 145 - Studies in French History (4)

An in-depth study of some aspects of French history, with topics varying. Topics could include the revolutionary tradition in France, 1789-1968; or French politics, culture, and society, 1945 to the present.
Course may be repeated. Offering to be determined.

HIST 342 - Formerly 153 - Europe, 1914-1945: The World Wars and the Great Dictators (4)

A study of world war and with great dictators in 20th-century Europe. Focuses on the failures of interwar diplomacy and the rise of totalitarianism in the Soviet Union, Italy, Spain, and Germany. Devotes special attention to the Russian revolution, Stalin's terror, the Nazi Holocaust, and the peace settlement of 1945.
Offered spring semester.
Fulfills: BH, DIT

HIST 343 - Formerly 154 - Post-1945 Europe (4)

A regional approach to postwar history, examining the tensions, triumphs, and traumas of the European experience. Major topics include the division of Europe into the communist and capitalist "camps," and the memory of the war experience, the influence of and resistance to America and "Americanism," the turmoil of the 1960s protest, terrorism in Italy and Germany, the collapse of the Eastern Bloc, and European integration. Readings from history, literature, and primary sources.
Offered in alternate years.

HIST 341 - Formerly 156 - Studies in Russian History (4)

An in-depth study of a historical theme or topic in Russian history. Topics vary annually and include 19th-century Russian political thought, Russia in Revolution 1905-1939, Medieval Russia, Soviet history, and the Stalin Revolution.
May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined.

HIST 387 - Formerly 168 - Brussels: A European Mosaic (4)

Brussels offers a rich and diverse cultural mosaic. It is the historic center not only of Belgium's French and Flemish communities but also of the nation's imperial past. As the capital city of today's European Union, Brussels has a wider cultural influence from other EU member states added to its already-rich heritage. Through selected themes or topics, this course studies the history and/or society of Brussels and its developing European mosaic.
Corequisite: Offered fall semester.

HIST 300 - Formerly 196 - Independent Study (1-4)

A tutorial course stressing independent investigation of a topic selected in conference with the instructor and approved by the department. Admission by petition to or by invitation from the department.
May be repeated for credit. Signature of instructor required for registration.

HIST 380 - Formerly 198 - Research Tutorial on British History (4)

Each student conducts research and writes a paper on a topic approved by the London program instructor. The project stresses normal library research as well as personal interviews and other out-of-class experiences as part of the research process. Students are urged to consult with their home campus adviser about their topic before going to London.
This seminar cannot be substituted for HIST 294/History Research Seminar in fulfilling requirements for the history major. To qualify for credit in history, the research done in London must be on a historical topic. This seminar cannot be substituted for HIST 194/History Research Seminar in fulfilling requirements for the history major. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: PSCI 380 - Formerly 182 -

HUM 217 - Formerly 14 - The Modern Age in the West: Self and Society in the West, 1848 to the Present (4)

The courses in the Western Humanities sequence offer rich possibilities for study. While the time frame for each course (Classical period, Middle Ages, Renaissance to Enlightenment, Modernity) is a constant, the emphasis on specific themes and materials will be determined by the faculty who currently teach the course. Please check the course announcements each semester.
Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
Fulfills: BI

MUS 311 - Formerly 111 - Music of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries (4)

An exploration of the revolutionary changes in music composition, performance, and reception since 1900. Topics include the challenges of modernism and modernity, political upheaval, technological innovation, globalization, and the rising importance of popular music and jazz. Emphasis on learning effective communication of opinions about challenging musical repertoire through written assignments and oral presentations. At least one class trip to a performance of music studied in class will be required.
Enrollment priority: Limited to those with junior or senior standing. Prerequisite: MUS 103 - Formerly 3 - . Offered fall semester in alternate years.
Fulfills: WI, WM

PHIL 314 - Formerly 114 - Existentialism (4)

A study of the classics of, and major influences upon, existentialist thought. Authors emphasized are Kierkegaard, Heidegger, Camus, and Sartre. Some attention is given to Husserl's phenomenology and its influence outside philosophy proper.
Offered alternate years.

PHIL 317 - Formerly 117 - History of 19th-Century Philosophy (4)

A study of post-Kantian Continental philosophical systems from Hegel through Nietzsche. Other major figures studied are Fichte, Schopenhauer, Feuerbach, and Marx.
Offered alternate years.

PSCI 225 - Formerly 14 - European Politics (4)

A study of the political systems of selected European countries within a comparative framework. Topics may include political culture, party systems, ideology, parliamentary systems, and public policies.
Offered Annually.

PSCI 342 - Formerly 137 - Europe in World Affairs (4)

An examination of the problems of the contemporary European region. Areas of study include security, economics, and foreign policy as well as the institutions, such as EU and NATO, that manage these areas. Focuses on problems within the region as well as relations with the rest of the world.
Offered annually.

PSCI 387 - Formerly 163 - Politics of European Integration (4)

The way in which policies are developed and decisions are made in the European Union today is studied. Topics include the decision-making institutions of the EU; the partition of authority between member states and the EU; the differing interests of member states; the roles of the bureaucracy and lobbyists; the process of enlargement; the foreign and security policies of the EU.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester.

PSCI 381 - Formerly 176 - Contemporary British Politics (4)

A discussion and an analysis of current issues in British politics with an emphasis on the impact these issues have on the functioning and development of the British political system. Explores such topics as the roles of Parliament, cabinet government, the prime minister, political parties, and interest groups. Outside speakers who are active politicians and field trips to political institutions and events are an integral part of this course. Required of all students and offered in the London program.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: HIST 381 - Formerly 176 -
Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 380 - Formerly 182 - Research Tutorial (4)

Each student conducts research and writes a paper on a topic approved by the London program instructor. The project stresses normal library research as well as personal interviews and other out-of-class experiences as part of the research process. Students are urged to consult with their home campus adviser about their topic before going to London.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: THEA 380 - Formerly 182 - HIST 380 - Formerly 198 - ENGL 380 - Formerly 182 -

PSCI 382 - Formerly 189 - The History of Modern Britain (4)

A study of the historical and practical forces that have shaped today's Britain, with primary emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. The course focuses on various themes-the evolution and role of the monarchy, the emergence of the welfare state, the rise and fall of the Empire, the relationships between Britain and America as well as Britain and Europe.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: HIST 382 - Formerly 143 -
Fulfills: BH

PSYC 367 - Formerly 147 - Seminar in Social Issues of Psychology (2-4)

Psychology has an almost 60-year history of involvement with social issues and social reform. This seminar focuses on psychological research on specific social issues as well as psychology's role in developing social policy and social intervention related to that issue. Possible issues include poverty and homelessness; prejudice, racism, and genocide; and war and peace. The specific social issue to be studied is announced prior to registration.
Course may be repeated. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 - Formerly 3 - Offering to be determined

SPAN 339 - Formerly 139 - War and Imagination: The Spanish Civil War (4)

The defining event of 20th-century Spain and a prelude to Europe's Second World War, the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) captured world attention and the imagination of writers, artists, and workers. This course explores historical events that brought about the proclamation of the liberal Second Republic and the ensuing civil war resulting in long-endured Fascist repression of Francisco Franco and the anti-Francoist guerrilla movement. This course also explores de role of the American Abraham Lincoln Brigade in its fight against fascism during and after the Spanish Civil war. Ideological and social change (women, minorities, and language communities) are also investigated. This course also analyses artistic production (literature, art, film, and music) in Spain and US (Hollywood) that shows the rhetoric of war and propaganda.
Prerequisite: Gateway course, or concurrent registration with a Gateway course, or special permission. Offering to be Determined.
Fulfills: DIT

THEA 310 - Formerly 110 - Theatre History II: Enlightenment-World War II I (4)

An examination of the development of Western theatre in relation to culture and society from the Enlightenment through the beginnings of Modern Theatre. An exploration of the significant departures and complements to the mainstream as well as other compelling traditions, particularly those of Japan, China, and Bali. Gives consideration to the plays, criticism, theatres, audiences, performers, styles, conventions of theatrical production.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: THEA 210 - Formerly 109 - Offered spring semester .
Fulfills: WM

THEA 383 - Formerly 169 - British Political Drama (4)

Under the premise that all theatre has a political dimension and works its influence on audiences both overtly and subversively, this course is designed to take advantage of the huge variety of productions available in London venues (not necessarily conventional theatre spaces), with a focus on the political questions they raise for twenty-first century audiences. Because the 1960s saw big changes on the theatrical scene in Britain it is taken as a starting point, and we see what we can of the playwrights who helped form our present day theatre through the twentieth century. Because it does not operate in a vacuum, appropriate plays may be chosen from other periods and cultures that address crucial global, social and political issues.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: ENGL 383 - Formerly 169 -
Fulfills: BH, BA

THEA 380 - Formerly 182 - Research Tutorial (4)

Each student conducts research and writes a paper on a topic approved by the London program instructor. The project stresses normal library research as well as personal interviews and other out-of-class experiences as part of the research process. Students are urged to consult with their home campus adviser about their topic before going to London.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: PSCI 380 - Formerly 182 -