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An area studies
program integrates various disciplines and skills into one major to produce
comprehensive knowledge of a region or civilization. Such an
interdisciplinary approach is ideally suited for the study of Europe, whose languages,
literatures, history, politics, philosophy, and art have collectively
shaped the world-both past and future. To understand Europe's multifaceted legacies
and its current importance, the interdisciplinary curriculum of
Continental European Studies offers a flexibility that accommodates
both a diverse range of interests and a broad sweep of time, from
antiquity to the present. In doing so, the major synthesizes core
disciplines of the humanities into one innovative program.
The B.A. in
Continental European Studies (CES) prepares undergraduate students as
Europeanists. Offered jointly by the Departments of Foreign Languages
and Literatures, History, and Political Science and International
Relations, this interdisciplinary major combines extensive language
training with courses in history, politics, and literature.
Accordingly, it offers students a comprehensive knowledge of a
particular European country and culture (e.g., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia) within a broader
European context. Elective courses can be taken in art history,
philosophy, music, or any other subject that is germane to the
program. Students are encouraged to design a curriculum that will
strengthen knowledge of both their target country and Europe as a whole. By combining
several disciplines and analytical skills into a focused program, the
CES major enables students to achieve a superior understanding of
European civilization.
CES majors are
encouraged to study abroad and live in the culture of their target
country. As one of the nation's leaders in study abroad, UD offers
numerous programs in France,
Spain, Italy, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, and other European
countries.
Many career
opportunities are open to CES students. Because of their language
proficiency and their interdisciplinary knowledge of European
culture, graduates will find employment in government service, journalism,
and international business. CES majors also pursue advanced degrees
in law and the humanities.
Students who wish
to change their major to Continental European Studies must have a
minimum grade point average of 2.3. Students transferring into the
major from outside the University of Delaware will have their transcripts evaluated on a
case-by-case basis.
Contact:
Professor Nancy Nobile
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
221 Jastak-Burgess Hall
302-831-4101
ces-areastudies@udel.edu
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