European Studies

Program Highlights

  •  Gives students a well-rounded knowledge of a continent with almost 10 percent of the world’s population and more than 200 languages.
  • Intensive grammar, culture, and communication studies in either French, German, Russian, or Spanish.

European Studies

Why choose European studies at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·?

This minor is an interdisciplinary study of Europe, from Great Britain to Russia and from Scandinavia to the Balkan regions. The European Union and non-affiliated countries will continue to influence political relations, climate change, and the economy for the foreseeable future. Courses are wide-ranging, encompassing various European languages, history, politics, philosophy, and cultures.

Program Option

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Sample Courses

  • Ancient Greek Civilization
  • Europe in the Age of Revolution
  • French Civilization
  • Germany from the Nazis to the Present
  • Intro to European Studies
  • Modern Ireland, 1550–Present
  • Music History I and II
  • Philosophy and Literature
  • Shakespeare
  • Western Humanities

Contact Info

Cynthia Klima, Associate Professor of German and Program Coordinator
klima@geneseo.edu
Welles 206C
585-245-6341 

global languages and cultures dept

global languages and cultures faculty