European Studies
Academic Convenor
Assoc Prof Barnard E Turner
General Enquiries:
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European
Studies is a cross departmental programme administered
by the Office of Programmes.
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 other areas
that contribute to international links like culture, technology,
media, communication etc. 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 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 IEP, 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.
Click here, for Programme
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