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With
a degree or honours in European Studies what are
the career opportunities lined up for graduates?
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Career
prospects for NUS graduates in EU are bright as
there are currently more than a thousand European
companies operating in Singapore. Besides, various
public sector bodies (such as Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Ministry for Information and the Arts,
Trade Development board and Singapore Tourism Board)
as well as companies in the private sector all provide
good career opportunities for our graduates. The
graduate’s knowledge of Europe and their proficiency
in either French or German are assets much appreciated
by these institutions and companies.
Many of the Programme’s graduates have also proceeded
to Europe to pursue postgraduate qualifications,
and their knowledge of French and German has allowed
them to gain entry into non-traditional universities
outside of the United Kingdom.
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| 2. |
Can
I do European Studies at a Masters level at NUS?
Another option is to do it overseas, do you know
of any such similar courses in France itself?
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European
Studies is not being offered at Masters Level at
NUS. You will need to check with respective universities
in France, if they offer such courses. You could
also enquire with the French Embassy in Singapore.
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| 3. |
I
would like to major in European Studies but I’m
not sure whether I’m eligible for it with my A’
level results.
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As
an NUS student, you may read any subject you wish.
However, to major in European Studies, you should
have an aptitude for languages, as you will need
to read and pass certain French or German language
modules. You will also need to read and pass the
module EU1101E before you can declare European Studies
as your major. (See next Question)
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| 4. |
It
is mentioned that good A’ Level results are required
to enter into the EU programme, I would like to
know exactly what is the range of grades that are
accepted/expected?
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It
is difficult to specify at this point as it would
depend on the quality of the applications of other
students as well. With the new system, students
are required to read the exposure module for European
Studies. Generally, you should obtain at least a
C grade in the exposure module in order to major
in EU.
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| 5. |
Do
we need to pass all our major modules in one year?
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You
may complete your required modules during the period
of your candidature.
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| 6. |
I
am a first year student. I would like to know if
I can use the EU1101E module to satisfy the Social
Sciences requirement if I were to major in History,
the reason being EU1101E is cross-listed as a HY
module as well.
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Yes,
you may. Please note that you are not allowed to
read the cross-listed HY module.
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| 7. |
If
I intend to take European Studies in my first year
but I do not wish to major in it, is it compulsory
for me to take either module LA1201FR or LA1201GR?
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No,
it is not compulsory.
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| 8. |
I
have not decided on my major concentration, but
can I proceed on in taking essential EU, language
modules?
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Yes,
you may. If you do not decide to major in EU, the
language modules will be counted towards your Unrestricted
Elective outside Major or breadth requirements.
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| 9. |
If
I have been allocated the European Studies module
as my exposure, is it by default I would be in the
French/German class or am I able to choose the language
of my interest?
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No,
you have to bid for the language module of your
choice through the Centralized Online Registration
System (CORS).
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| 10. |
I
noticed that the language modules have come under
the Centre for Language Studies, will this affect
my major in EU?
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Although
the language module codes have been renamed, the
requirements for students concentrating in EU remain
the same.
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| 11. |
I
am a EU major student (track A), which LA modules
do I register for in the first and second semester
respectively?
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LA1201FR
and LA2201FR, if you decide to read French or LA1201GR
and LA2201GR if you decide to read German.
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| 12. |
I
am currently taking French as my EU modules and
would like to take extra EU modules for my own interest.
Will the grades for these modules be factored into
my CAP and affect my position to be considered for
EU honours? Can I take German as extra EU modules
in an effort to pull up my EU CAP?
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Yes,
the grade for the extra EU modules will be factored
into your CAP. As eligibility for honours is based
on CAP, your status would definitely be affected.
No, you cannot take extra EU modules to pull up
your EU CAP.
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| 13. |
I
have signed up for EU1101E and upon looking at the
timetable, I noticed that it is the same as HY1201.
If I am allocated this exposure module, and I plan
to major in History in my second year, must I make
up for the EU1101E exposure module?
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You
may take EU1101E as your exposure module even though
it is cross-listed with HY1201 as this module is
not an exposure module for history major.
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| 14. |
I
would like to know if I’m eligible to take Advanced
French (LA4101FR) even though I am not in the EU
Honours programme.
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Yes,
you may if you fulfil the pre-requisite or preclusions.
Please forward your enquiries on language studies
to the Centre for Language Studies. Their office is
located at AS4/02-05.
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| 15. |
Do
I need to register for language modules if I have
already been allocated EU1101E?
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If
you wish to major in EU, you will need to register
for the language of your choice. If you are successful,
you will be assigned to a particular class.
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| 16. |
I
am a returning EU student and have some queries
on my language module which I would like to clarify
with someone. Do I approach the staff at Office
of Programmes or the Centre for Language Studies?
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Please
approach the Centre for Language Studies for queries
on your language modules. They are located at AS4/02-05.
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| 17. |
I
am a new student of graduate studies in English
Literature. I’m very interested in the French Language
module for beginners. How can I apply to attend
that course for my interest?
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The
French modules offered by NUS are undergraduate
modules for full-time students. If you are interested
in taking French, you can enquire at the Office
for Continuing Education.
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| 18. |
I
am currently a first year student in FASS. I am
interested in taking French and have done EU1101E
but I do not intend to major in European Studies.
I would like to know if I am eligible to take the
module if I intend to do double major. If yes, how
do I go about registering for the module.
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Yes,
you may take French to fulfill your Unrestricted
Electives outside Major requirement. You have to
bid for your classes through the Centralized Online
Registration System (CORS) during the module registration
period. This registration can be done using the
computer labs in campus or accessing it from home
using your own Internet Service Provider.
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| 19. |
I
would like to know if one is able to pursue their
Honours in European Studies if one is taking European
Studies as a Shared Major A, or B.
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Only
students who do single major can proceed to Honours.
For students who are doing shared major, they graduate
with a BA degree unless they convert to single major
first and fulfill the single major requirements.
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| 20. |
I
read on the net that only EU single concentration
students can proceed onto EU Honours. Is this true?
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The
clause "EU single concentration students can
proceed onto EU Honours" is applicable only
to students from 2001 cohort and after.
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| 21. |
I
am a third year Science student who would like to
take Elementary German 2 as a CFM. I had to register
late since my chosen CFM module (a different module)
was cancelled and I realised that the balloting
was over. Can I still be included in the class?
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You
can try to appeal for the module through the Dean's
Office of your home faculty.
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| 22. |
I
am currently a 1st year Science faculty student
and I would like to seek some information on the
study of the German Language. Basically, am I eligible
to read the German language module as an addition
to my faculty requirements?
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German
Language modules are under the Centre for Language
Studies. The office is located at AS4/02-05. Please
check with your faculty/department if the modules
read in our faculty can be used to fulfil your faculty
requirements.
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| 23. |
I
am a Year 2 student majoring in English Literature
and European Studies, taking German for the first
time. I was wondering if I want to apply for SEP
during this coming application, is it a must for
me to choose to study in Germany? I am rather interested
in applying for a semester in the US and am wondering
if I can take my German module in US or anywhere
else that offers it since I will definitely miss
one module of German should my application be successful.
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No.
You do not necessarily have to go on SEP with a
German University. As for the mapping of German
modules, you will have to discuss it with the Convenor
for German Language from the Centre for Language
Studies.
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