Europe Concentration
Explore Europe's complex past, dynamic present, and global influence through a multidisciplinary lens. This interdisciplinary pathway invites you to explore the continent’s rich history, political transformation, cultural diversity, and global influence.
You will examine pivotal topics such as European integration, nationalism, and transnational migration, while deepening your understanding of Europe’s impact on global affairs. From the evolution of the European Union to contemporary debates around identity and democracy, this concentration will equip you with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to navigate a rapidly changing world.
Course information and requirements for the Africa concentration can be found in the academic catalog.
Why Choose the Europe Concentration?
- Cultural Depth & Diversity: Study European integration and the development of the EU transnational migration, identity, and nationalism; colonial legacies and post-imperial transitions; political ideologies and democratic institutions; cultural movements, literature, and the arts, and economic systems and globalization
- Immersive Opportunities: Spend a semester or summer immersed in European societies to enhance cultural understanding and expand career perspectives.
- Language Proficiency: Develop communication skills in a European language to support deeper engagement with global communities.
- Career-Ready Skills: Build expertise in intercultural communication, research in global analysis and critical thinking-ideal for careers in diplomacy, diplomacy, international business, cultural institutions, journalism, and global non-profit organizations.
Spring Break Abroad
The students on the CofC in Belgium program are developing a deep understanding of the European Union, one of the largest trading partners of the United States and South Carolina.