European Studies (EURS) Minor

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Gordon Tolle, Coordinator
Department of History and Political Science
Scobey Hall 304
605-688-4912
e-mail: gordon.tolle@sdstate.edu

This minor appears on the transcripts of students. The EURS minor may be taken with a major in Global Studies or combined with any other major.

European studies combines the insights of many disciplines as they are focused on Europe. These disciplines include language and literature, history, art history, philosophy, music, sociology, economics, political science, geography, health science, education, family studies, business and public administration. The topics for the two core courses, Topics in European Culture and Topics in European Society, will vary. A faculty committee appointed from many related disciplines advises the Coordinator. The benefits of this interdisciplinary program are as follows. Cultural Understanding: European Studies provides students with an opportunity to develop greater understanding of the European cultures which have had a great influence on American culture and on the entire world. Social Awareness: Appreciation of the character of various European countries as well as insight into alternative social arrangements comes through examination of the social institutions and policies of other “developed” or “first world” countries. Careers: Students whose career interests focus on Europe through jobs such as trade and commerce, tourism, primary and secondary teaching, positions in multi-national firms and various international agencies will find the European Studies Program provides an introduction to many cultural and social facets of countries where they may later work, tour, live, or study. Travel: Background information about European countries, their languages, history, and people, prepares students for travel on the continent.

Students are required to take courses in both humanities and social sciences. Many of the courses in the program can be used to satisfy the University core requirements (e.g., FREN 101 fulfills part of a language or humanities requirement.) The students must take the interdisciplinary topics courses: EURS 300, Topics in European Culture, and/or EURS301, Topics in European Society (6 credits).

While it is not a requirement, living and studying in Europe may also be used to earn some credits. To enroll in this program, contact the coordinator, Dr. Gordon Tolle, Political Science, phone 605-688-4912.

Requirements:

EURS 300 - Topics in European Culture Credits: 3
EURS 301 - Topics in European Society Credits: 3
HIST 122 - Western Civilization II * **(COM) (G) Credits: 3
*

Required Courses:

Modern European language (other than English) Credits: 8
*

Minimum Sub Total Credits: 17

Electives:

Social science course from the list below Credits: 3
Humanities course from the list below Credits: 3

Minimum Sub Total Credits: 6

Total Credits: 23

Social Science Electives:

ECON 405 - Comparative Economic Systems (COM) Credits: (2-3)
ECON 440-540 - Economics of International Sector Credits: 3
EURS 301 - Topics in European Society Credits: 3
See note one below
GEOG 320 - Regional Geography: Credits: 3
POLS 165 - Political Ideologies * ** Credits: 3
*
POLS 341 - Europe Democratic Government (COM) Credits: 3
POLS 352 - European Union Credits: 3

Humanities Electives:

ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
*
ENGL 212 - World Literature II * ** (G) Credits: 3
*
ENGL 439-539 - Modern English Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 440-540 - Contemporary English Literature Credits: 3
EURS 300 - Topics in European Culture Credits: 3
(See note one)
FREN 333 - Topics in Francophone Culture (COM) Credits: 3
FREN 353 - Exploring Literature in French (COM) Credits: 3
GER 433 - German Civilization I (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
GER 434 - German Civilization II (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
GER 453 - Survey of German Literature I (COM) Credits: 3
GER 454 - Survey of German Literature II (COM) Credits: 3
HIST 420 - Contemporary Europe (COM) Credits: 3
HIST 441 - History of Modern Britain (COM) Credits: 3
HIST 448 - Nazi Germany (COM) Credits: 3
MFL 101 - Introduction to Foreign Language and Culture I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 4
*
MFL 102 - Introduction to Foreign Language and Culture II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 4
*
MFL 196 - Field Experience Credits: (1-3)
PHIL 215 - Introduction to Social-Political Philosophy * ** Credits: 3
*
PHIL 424 - Modern Political Philosophy (AW) Credits: 3
REL 402-502 - History of Western Religious Thought II ** Credits: 3
SPAN 353 - Introduction to Spanish Literature I (COM) Credits: 3
SPAN 433 - Spanish Civilization and Culture (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
SPAN 476 - 19th and 20th Century Spanish Literature Credits: 3

Total number of hours required: 23

Note:

Must be in addition to the six required credits of EURS 300 and/or EURS 301. EURS 300 and 301 may be repeated if topic is different.

Curriculum Notes:

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.