European Cultural Studies  

ECS 400 - Europe
Credits: 4.00
ECS 400 is the introductory course for the European Cultural Studies major. The course outlines the general patterns of change and explores some of the local themes and variations in different parts of Europe. Students will become aware of the social, political, literary, artistic and cultural issues that contributed to Europe's identity formation. Special fee.

ECS 500 - Proseminar
Credits: 4.00
The Proseminar aims to expose students to a variety of approaches in the Cultural Studies field, drawing on different disciplines and focusing on representative themes within cultural studies.

ECS 799 - Senior Thesis
Credits: 4.00
In this course students will work with their advisors and peers to formulate their topic, consider appropriate approaches, locate relevant resources, and write a thesis. The course will culminate in the defense of the thesis before a committee of three ECS faculty members. Prereq: ECS 500. Writing intensive.