If you are interested in an interdisciplinary perspective on the
cultures, history, politics, and economics of modern Europe (1750
to the present), you may want to choose this concentration. Courses
can be taken in a wide range of social science and humanities departments
at Washington University. We offer advanced coursework in most major
European languages (including French, German, Italian, Russian,
and Spanish) as well as study abroad opportunities in all these
languages.
Major
For a major in IAS with a European Studies concentration, you are required to complete the following:
IS 200 Introduction to International Studies. See course description below. (1 credit)
Crossing Borders I and II. See course descriptions below. (3 credits each for a total of 6
credits)
18 credits of advanced coursework with European content, including
a minimum of 3 credits each from at least three of the following
categories: 1) social science, 2) history, 3) literature, 4)
art history, film, music, drama.
At least 3 of the 18 credits must be at the 400-level. Although some 300-level credit may be satisfied with courses taught in the Study Abroad programs by foreign faculty, 400-level credit must be earned on campus or in WU courses taught abroad. We strongly encourage students to take Introduction to European Studies (IS 344) as part of these 18 credits. No more than 3 credits may be from directed readings, research, or internships, excluding credit earned as part of an honors thesis. (18 credits)
Students whose prime major is in the European Studies concentration
of IAS must participate in a capstone experience. This may take
the form of an honors thesis, participation in a senior symposium,
or, in certain instances, successful completion of a specially
designated 400-level course. All of these options are available
for credit and may fulfill the 400-level credit requirement.
Total is a minimum of 25 graded credits unique to the IAS major plus 4 semesters of a European language (or
its equivalent - see the Language Requirement below).
Minor
For a minor in European Studies/International and Area Studies,
you are required to complete 15 graded credits plus 4 semesters of a European language (or
its equivalent - see the Language Requirement below).
6 credits may be at the introductory level. At least 3 of those
credits must be chosen from: Introduction to European Studies
OR Crossing Borders I or II.
At least 9 credits of advanced (300+) coursework all focused
on Europe, as determined in consultation with the advisor. No
more than 3 credits may be from directed readings, research or
internships. No more than 3 credits may be from a semester of
study abroad (6 credits from a year of study abroad).
12 of the 15 credits must be unique to the IAS minor (i.e.
not counted to any other major or minor).
Language Requirement
All majors and minors must satisfy a foreign language requirement. You may satisfy this requirement with the successful completion of the first four semesters of language instruction in the language program of choice (other than English) or the equivalent. Entering students wishing to prove equivalency must take the Washington University Placement test for the language in question or score a 5 on the AP test. Students claiming the status of native speakers may be exempted from the placement test by the undergraduate director or by the section coordinator of the language program in question. We encourage students interested in IAS who have achieved a high level of language competency before entering Washington University to continue their language study, either in the same language or in an additional language, but it is assumed that you will satisfy your requirement by demonstrating competence in at least one language through the fourth semester.
Introductory Courses
Introduction to International and Area Studies L97 IS 200
An introduction to some of the key themes and approaches within
international and area studies, with a focus on the interplay
of global and local forces. The course will feature case studies
from diverse world regions given by guest lecturers from Int'l
and Area Studies faculty, as well as a discussion of broader
trends in the contemporary world system. Required of majors
in International and Area Studies in the Int'l Studies and European
Studies concentrations, optional for others. 1 credit. Only offered
pass/fail or credit/no credit.
Crossing Borders I L97 IS 202
This course explores the idea of "crossing borders"
along multiple dimensions. We will use the territorial concept
of nation-state borders derived from the Westphalian model as
our point of departure. We will subsequently explore alternative
notions of crossing borders through topics as diverse as ethnic
conflict, the (re) emergence of civilizations, nationalism,
intranational class conflict, bureaucratic rivalry, cultural
imperialism, "comparative diasporas," international
financial architectures, liberalism/free trade, complex interdependence,
and globalization. Because we will be approaching these topics
from the perspective of the social sciences, a portion of this
course will be devoted to introducing students to the basic
tenets of social scientific inquiry. This course is required
of all IAS majors. IAS majors considering a junior year
abroad should enroll freshman or sophomore year. 3 credits.
Cannot be taken pass/fail or credit/no credit.
Crossing Borders II L97 IS 203
This course will explore the idea of "crossing borders"
in literature, film and their cultural contexts. We will explore
ethnic and economic conflicts, nationalist projects, and cultural
imperialism and resistance in the interactions between cultural
objects (texts and other works of art) and their contexts. Because
we will be approaching these topics from the perspective of
the humanities, we will spend some time introducing students
to the basic methodologies of inquiry in literary and cultural
studies. This course is required of all IAS majors. IAS
majors considering a junior year abroad should enroll freshman
or sophomore year. 3 credits. Cannot be taken pass/fail or credit/no
credit.
Program Faculty
Co-Directors
Lynne Tatlock Hortense and Tobias Lewin Distinguished Professor (Germanic Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., Indiana University Steven C. Hause (History) Ph.D., Washington University
Professors
John R. Bowen Dunbar-VanCleve Professor in Arts & Sciences (Anthropology) Ph.D., University of Chicago Gerald Izenberg (History) Ph.D., Harvard University Hillel J. Kieval Gloria M. Goldstein Professor of Jewish History and Thought (History) Ph.D., Harvard University Lutz Koepnick (Germanic Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., Stanford University Joseph Loewenstein (English) Ph.D., Yale University Paul Michael Lutzeler Rosa May Distinguished University Professor in the Humanities (German and Comparative Literature) Ph.D., Indiana University Hugh J. MacDonald Avis Blewett Professor of Music (Music) Ph.D., University of Cambridge Stamos Metzidakis (Romance Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., Columbia University Stanley L. Paulson William Gardiner Hammond Professor of Law (Law and Philosophy) J.D., Harvard University, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Dolores Pesce (Music) Ph.D., University of Maryland Stephan Schindler (Germanic Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., University of California – Irvine Joseph Schraibman (Romance Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana Henry I. Schvey (Performing Arts) Ph.D., Indiana University Harriet Stone (Romance Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., Brown University James V. Wertsch Marshall S. Snow Professor of Arts & Sciences (Anthropology, Education, IAS) Ph.D., University of Chicago
Associate Professors
Gaetano Antinolfi (Economics) Ph.D., Cornell University Guinn Batten (English) Ph.D., Duke University Elizabeth Childs (Art History and Archaeology) Ph.D., Columbia University Matt Erlin (Germanic Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley Erin McGlothlin (Germanic Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., University of Virginia William McKelvy (English) Ph.D., University of Virginia Rebecca Messbarger (Romance Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., University of Chicago Max J. Okenfuss (History) Ph.D., Harvard University Michael Sherberg (Romance Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., University of California – Los Angeles Akiko Tsuchiya (Romance Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., Cornell University
Assistant Professors
Charly Coleman (History) Ph.D., Stanford University Rebecca de Roo (Art History and Archaeology) Ph.D., University of Chicago Jennifer Kapczynski (Germanic Languages and Literatures) Ph.D., University of California - Berkeley Guy Ortolano (History) Ph.D., Northwestern University Anca Parvulescu (English) Ph.D., University of Minnesota Peter Schmelz (Music) Ph.D., University of California - Berkeley Corinna Treitel (History) Ph.D., Harvard University
Adjunct Faculty
Sabine Eckmann (Art, Curator, Washington University Gallery
of Art) University of Erlangen-Nurnberg
Professors Emeriti
Milica Banjanin (Russian) Ph.D., Washington University Elyane Dezon-Jones (Romance Languages and Literatures) Doctorat de 3e Cycle, University of Paris Wilhelm Neuefeind (Economics) Ph.D., Universitat Bonn
