Central Michigan University

Description of the Program The European Studies Major offers an interdisciplinary program of coursework for students planning graduate study in the various disciplines of the social sciences and humanities, or preparing for careers in foreign service, government or consulting, that require a combination of proficiency in European area and language studies. The overall course requirement is 36 hours in addition to the language requirement. Language Requirement European Studies majors are required to attain basic proficiency in at least one modern European language. Basic proficiency can be demonstrated in a number of ways: 1. Successful completion (grade of C+ or better in each course) of six semester hours in a European language at the 300 level or equivalent (e.g., transfer credit) in the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures (FLLC). Three of these six hours must be in a course dealing primarily with the literature, culture or civilization of Europe. 2. Successful completion of 202 or equivalent in French, German, Russian or Spanish, and successful completion of a summer or semester of study abroad in the target language.* 3. Because in many cases competency in two foreign languages is desirable, the language requirement may be met by successful completion of 202 or equivalent in two modern European languages. Successful completion of two semesters of language study abroad will also fulfill the requirement, provided that a different language is studied each semester.* If unusual circumstances warrant, a student may request an alternative route to meet the requirement, which must be approved by the student's advisor and the Chairperson of the FLLC Department. *Evaluation criteria for study abroad credit include factors such as the intensity of cultural contact and the duration of the program. The study abroad experience need not be limited to language instruction programs. The student's advisor, in conjunction with the FLLC Department, will determine the applicability of the study abroad experience toward fulfillment of the language requirement. ( Total: 36 semester hours For additional information, see the list of advisors in the Class Schedule Booklet. )