European Studies Program
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.
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" of "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. In addition, students may use up to a maximum of eight credits from their majors. The students must take the interdisciplinary topics courses: EurS 300, Topics in European Culture, and/or EurS 301, Topics in European Society (6 credits).
While not a requirement, living and studying in Europe may also be used to earn some credits.
Upon completion of the program and graduation, a notation will be entered on your transcipt.
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| Clubs
French Club - Contact Marie-Pierre Baggette, club advisor
German Club - Contact Carl Sunde, club advisor
Spanish Club - Contact Tammy Marsh, club president or Richard Tooke, club advisor
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| Contact Information:
| Dr. Gordon J. Tolle
Department of Political Science
South Dakota State University
Box 0504
Brookings, SD 57007
Phone: (605) 688-4912
Fax: (605) 688-5977
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Gordon_Tolle@sdstate.edu
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