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Christine Ingebritsen
EURO 301
Seattle Campus
A multi-disciplinary approach to contemporary Europe focusing on social, political, cultural, and economic change, with special reference to developments in the countries of the European Union, Scandinavia, and those in Eastern Europe in the post-Soviet era. Offered: A.
Class description
Contemporary political, economic, social, developments in Europe, with a particular focus on the role of the European Union in world politics.
Student learning goals
Students will know historic moments in European history.
Students will be able to name the founding members of the European Community and the boundaries of the EU today.
Students will be familiar with distinct sub-regions within Europe, such as Scandinavia and the Baltics.
Students will be introduced to the learning styles of diverse faculty in the field of European Studies.
Students will know prominent theories of European integration.
Students will be familiar with the questions/problems/issues important to European societies today.
General method of instruction
Lectures/class discussion; invitations to Euro-faculty to serve as guest lectures in the course.
Recommended preparation
Read Norman Davies, EUROPE, a reference for all students in European Studies.
Class assignments and grading
Mid-term, discussion session assignments, discussions, and final exam.
Participation in sections and performance on two in-class examinations.
