Concentration in
European Studies
Students must complete at least 24 non-language credits - excluding Tier II Writing course, Introductory and
Survey courses).
TIER II WRITING COURSE REQUIRED : choose one ~ HST 482, HST 483
Required to take 7 courses – Courses marked with * need advisor approval
* SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS (minimum of 9 credits from at least 2 of academic units listed.)
CJ 422
EC 406
EC 340
EC 440
EC 441
GEO 336
HST 332A
HST 332B
HST 333
HST 334
HST 335
HST 336
HST 337
HST 338
HST 340
HST 347
HST 348
HST 390
HST 392
HST 411
HST 412
HST 414
HST 482(W)*
HST 483(W)*
MC 324E
MC 325*
MC 327
MC 329
MC 370
MC 386*
MC 387
MC 390*
PLS 356
PLS 357
PLS 362*
PLS 422(W)
Comparative and Historical Criminal Justice
Economic Analysis of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
Survey of International Economics
International Trade
International Finance
Geography of Europe
Europe in the Middle Ages, 400-1000
Europe in the Middle Ages, 1000 – 1300
Europe in Crisis
Early Modern Europe 1400 - 1700
Europe in the Age of Revolution
Contemporary Europe, 1870 – present
European Intellectual History: Natural Philosophy through Romanticism
European Intellectual History: Modernism and Post-Modernism
England and Its Culture to 1688
Modern France
Modern Germany
History of International Relations
History of the Holocaust
European Jewish History
Women in Modern European History
WW II: Causes, Conducts and Consequences
Seminar in Medieval History
Seminar in Modern European History
Regional Politics, Cooperation and Conflict in Europe
State and Society in Comparative Perspective
The Comparative Analysis of Foreign Policy
European Security: Challenges and Strategies
Radical Challenges to Liberal Democracy
Women and Power in Comparative Theory
Jews and Anti-Semitism
Advanced Topics in Public Affairs
West European Politics
Politics of English Speaking Democracies
Foreign Policy
Comparative Politics
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
* HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT – (minimum of 9 credits from at least 2 of academic units listed.)
ENG 205
FRN 340
FRN 355
FRN 415
FRN 416
FRN 445
Readings in British Literature
Introduction to Reading French Literature
French Literature in English Translation
Intro to French Studies I: Metropolitan France
Introduction to French Studies II: Francophone Cultures
Theme – Based Seminar
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
FRN 446
FRN 447
FRN 491
GRM 250
GRM 341
GRM 342
GRM 435
GRM 445(W)
GRM 455
GRM 492
HA 209
HA 210
HA 220
HA 232
HA 240
HA 401
HA 402
HA 410
HA 415
HA 416
HA 420
HA 422
HA 427
HA 430
HA 446
HA 450
ITL 330
ITL 350
ITL 355
ITL 360
LL 250A
MUS 420
MUS 421
MUS 422
MUS 423
MUS 491
PHL 211
PHL 320
PHL 410
PHL 411
PHL 413
PHL 414
PHL 415
PHL 418
PHL 420
ROM 241
ROM 469
SPN 350*
SPN 412
SPN 420
SPN 462
SPN 491*
History – Based Seminar
Genre-Based Seminar
Special Topics in French
German Literature and Culture in English
German Literature and Culture before 1918
German Literature and Culture since 1918
18th and 19th Century German Literary Studies (W)
20th Century and Contemporary German Literary Studies
Major Themes in German Cultural History (W)
Capstone Project
Ancient Art
Medieval Art
Renaissance Art
Baroque and Rococo Art
Modern Art
Greek Art and Archaeology
Roman Art and Archaeology
Early Christian and Byzantine Art
Early Medieval Art
Late Medieval Art
Renaissance Architecture and Sculpture
Italian Renaissance Painting
Northern Renaissance Art
Baroque Art in Italy
Monet and his Times
20th Century Arts and Ideas
Italian Culture and Civilization
Introduction to Italian Literature
Italian Literature in English Translation
Topics in the Italian Language and Culture
Topics in National Cinemas: German Cinema
Music of the 18th Century
19th Century European – American Music Literature
20th Century European – American Music Literature
History of Opera
Special Topics in Music
Modern Philosophy
Existentialism
Plato
Aristotle
Continental Rationalism
British Empiricism
Kant
Topics in 20th Century Analytical Philosophy
Topics in 20th Century Continental Philosophy
Literature of Classical Tradition
Topics in Comparative Literature
Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literature (W)
Topics in Hispanic Culture
Spain and Its Literature
Topics in Spanish Literature
Special Topics in Spanish
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1-4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3. Foreign language - 2nd year proficiency of a language chosen by student relevant to the
concentration or topic (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Kazakh, Uzbek,
Turkish, Polish)
4. Capstone experience : 3 crs – Students must complete a 3-credit capstone experience by submitting a
research paper on a topic related to Europe via an independent study, via study abroad as part of an
MSU study abroad program in Europe, via an MSU approved internship, or by completing a capstone
course. The students capstone experience must be approved by the Global and Area Studies-Social
Science adviser. For Study Abroad information: http://www.studyabroad.msu.edu/
CERS ~ Center for European and Russian / Eurasian Studies
Located within Michigan State University's Office of International Studies and Programs,
CERS has developed an exceptional program in European and Eurasian studies which aims to
promote study and understanding of European, Eurasian, and Russian culture, society, and
political issues. By combining formerly separate programs and faculties in Western European
Studies and Russian, East European and post-Soviet Studies into an integrated pan-European and
Eurasian Center, CERS emphasizes the need to explore linkages and study emerging challenges
that transcend the cold war divisions of Europe and reach authoritatively into Post-Soviet Central
Asia. The Center offers undergraduate specializations in Russian and East European Studies
(REES), Western European Studies (WES) and maintains a relationship with other like-minded
study units, such as the Muslim Studies Program, which has a Muslim Studies Specialization.
Classes may not be offered all semesters and may need pre-requisites or their content may change so make sure
that the courses chosen contain material relevant to Europe. Please contact advisor to approve courses. For the
most current information, go to http://schedule.msu.edu/
Academic Advisor GLAS major
Nicolas Gisholt
nicolas.gisholt@ssc.msu.edu
517- 432 - 2212
Revised 04/2010
Academic Advisor European Studies Center
Dr. Norman Graham grahamn@msu.edu
http://www.isp.msu.edu/cers/
517 355-3277