What is it about
As we enter the 21st century there is a renewed awareness of the political, social, cultural and linguistic interrelationships among the nations which make up Europe. Understanding Europe involves not only business, trade, and commerce, but also all the other areas that contribute to international links like culture, technology, media, communication. European Studies aims to use an inter-disciplinary approach to develop a comprehensive understanding of the societies and cultures of contemporary Europe.
Students who wish to major in European Studies have to read language modules offered by the Centre for Language Studies (either French or German) as well as "European modules" (History, Political Science, Literature, Geography modules that focus on Europe). Prior knowledge of either language is not required, and students may start with elementary language modules. However, subject to a placement test, those with prior knowledge of French or German may be admitted into a higher level module. Students who qualify for the Advanced French/German II or a higher module will be granted exemptions ranging from 4 to 8 MCs.
European Studies is a cross departmental programme administered by the Office of Programmes. Modular Credits obtained from reading European Studies modules may be credited to either the Humanities Division or the Social Sciences Divison.
Unique Programmes
European Studies has developed strong ties with the French and German cultural Embassies and the Asia-Europe Foundation in
Singapore. It also has links with the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) and premier academic institutions like the Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Paris. With the support of these institutions, students of European Studies benefit from sponsorships for participation in summer
schools, student exchange programmes and internships, immersion programmes and cultural trips in Europe.
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