European Studies - EUROA14765
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Law
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: Dr Andrew Beattie
Program: 4765 - International Studies / Law
Award(s):
Bachelor of International Studies (Major)
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Stream Outline
European Studies is an interdisciplinary area of study focusing on modern European societies and their and cultures, past and present, and their historical traditions. European Studies brings together the perspectives and approaches of disciplines such as History, Philosophy, Cultural and Literary Studies, Politics and International Relations, to explore modern Europe.
European Studies at UNSW is much more than an eclectic array of courses with some European connection. We believe that, while it is important to understand the process of European integration and the workings of the EU, European Studies cannot be limited to these questions. Consequently we offer a wide-ranging and coherent curriculum that emphasizes the political, ideological, social and cultural forces that have shaped modern and contemporary Europe.
The aims and objectives of the major in European Studies are:
European Studies at UNSW is much more than an eclectic array of courses with some European connection. We believe that, while it is important to understand the process of European integration and the workings of the EU, European Studies cannot be limited to these questions. Consequently we offer a wide-ranging and coherent curriculum that emphasizes the political, ideological, social and cultural forces that have shaped modern and contemporary Europe.
The aims and objectives of the major in European Studies are:
- To build students' knowledge of the political, economic, social and cultural developments that have occurred, and are occurring, in the European region;
- To instil a critical appreciation of Europe in relation to Australia;
- To develop the intellectual, creative and analytical skills of students;
- To prepare Europe-literate graduates whose skills and knowledge will leave them well placed for future career success.
Stream Structure
A student who wishes to gain a major stream in European Studies must complete 54 units of credit including 12 uoc at level 1, at least 18 uoc at level 2 and at least 18 uoc at level 3 including the capstone course.
Level 1
- ARTS1780 Concepts of Europe (6 UOC)
- ARTS1781 Europe and the Modern World (6 UOC)
Level 2
At least 12 UOC from the following courses:
- ARTS2781 Postwar Europe (6 UOC)
- ARTS2785 Europe between the Wars (6 UOC)
- ARTS2786 Minorities in Modern Europe (6 UOC)
The following courses from other subject areas can also be counted towards the European Studies major stream:
- ARTS2039 Irish Modernists (6 UOC)
- ARTS2272 Renaissance to Revolutions (6 UOC)
- ARTS2273 19th century Europe (6 UOC)
- ARTS2285 The Holocaust (6 UOC)
- ARTS2362 Freedom, Alienation, Modernity (6 UOC)
- ARTS2484 Lives of the Impressionists (6 UOC)
- ARTS2542 Gods, Heroines and Heroes (6 UOC)
- ECON2322 European Economic Development (6 UOC)
Level 3
At least 12 UOC from the following courses:
- ARTS3786 Confronting the Past (6 UOC)
- ARTS3788 European Governance (6 UOC)
The following courses from other subject areas can also be counted towards the European Studies major stream:
- ARTS3287 The Family in Europe (6 UOC)
- ARTS3295 Understanding Nazi Germany (6 UOC)
- ARTS3780 Contemporary Germany (6 UOC)
European Studies Capstone course (Compulsory)
