• Course Code: 01:360:301
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
• Credits: 3

The European Union is one of the most successful supranational policy experiments in modern times, having an impact on the daily lives of close to five hundred million people. This complex experiment in international cooperation - a fully functioning political system - is also a daunting analytical challenge. Making use of different assumptions and types of evidence, we will examine how major European powers pooled strategic assets to overcome age-old rivalries, by which mechanisms they sought to foster peace and prosperity, and how a sense of European togetherness eventually emerged to reshape national cultures or accelerate democratization pathways. However, at the same time the European Union is increasingly understood to be the definition of “Europe” and throughout the class we will discuss what countries are included or excluded from the European Union, and the political and historical reasons for that inclusion or exclusion. Finally, by reading about and discussing European current events, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying frameworks of the European Union, both legal and political, that shape contemporary Europe.

• Course Code: 01:360:320
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
• Credits: 3
• SAS Core Certified: CCO

Welcome to citizenship in the 21st century! You’re inheriting an unaffordable health care system that leaves millions uninsured, a mounting climate crisis, failing schools, a fractured social safety net, an aging population, high unemployment, and growing deficits. What can we learn from studying the approaches to these problems taken by the economically advanced democracies of the European Union? On the left, many believe Europe offers successful models of how to balance capitalism and the pursuit of economic growth with a greater commitment to social justice and sustainable development. On the right, by contrast, many warn of the dangers of importing these ideas, arguing that European social democracies suffer under high taxes, excessive state control of the economy, and economic stagnation. What’s fact and what’s fiction? And, what are the lessons for the United States in the 21st century?

Students will develop a historically informed, contextual, and interdisciplinary understanding of modern Europe.
The major and minor enable students to take an interdisciplinary approach with courses from history, geography, social sciences, and language and literature departments. The program breaks with the traditional distinctions between the study of eastern and western Europe, enabling students to explore the broader Europe and its role in the global context. With their adviser, Majors will develop an individual concentration. All Majors will demonstrate proficiency in at least one European language other than English. All students are required to complete an approved study abroad program in Europe of at least six weeks.

As a Rutgers student, you can take a first- or second-year *Czech language course* offered by Indiana University by being "beamed into" a classroom. This is a new opportunity for Rutgers students, made possible by CourseShare. This framework allows students to register for shared courses at the same time and in the same manner as regular courses. Grades and credits are reported on the student’s home university transcript. There are no additional fees associated with shared courses, making them even more attractive to students. If you are interested in this opportunity, please *contact as soon as possible* Esther Ham at Indiana University (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Tom Stephens at Rutgers (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Christina Chiknas, History
Svanur Petursson, History
Sara Black, History
Mark Bray, History
Brenna Graham, History
Max Hantel, History
Allison Leigh-Perlman, Art History
Corina Lucia Apostol, Art History
Kelly Clancy, Political Science
Cristina Gherasimov, Political Science
Alex Jakubow, Political Science
Ion Marandici, Political Science
Amanda Marziliano, Political Science
Sarah Schulman, Political Science
Evren Yalaz, Political Science
Louis Segura, Comparative Literature
Claire Menard, French
Nadezda Lushina, German
Andrea Mueller, Sociology
Allen Michael, Anthropology

Michael Allen, Anthropology
Kari Burnett, Geography
Kelly Clancy, Political Science
Timothy Cochran, Musicology
Mareen Fuchs, German
Valeria Garrote, Spanish
Yana Grushina, Communication
Alex Jakubow, Political Science
Meghana Yoshi, Anthropology
Yvette Lane, History
Kathleen Manning, History
Andrea Mueller, Sociology
Peter Pollack, History
Louis Segura, Comparative Literature
Steven Tietjen, Musicology
Nicole Vilkner, Musicology
Kathleen Woodhouse, Geography
Evren Yalaz, Political Science

PHOTO CONTEST 2009

Grand Prize

Amanda Gianfrancesco

Rose Petals Falling through the Pantheon's Oculus

I took this picture at the end of the Pentecost mass as thousands of rose petals were falling through the Pantheon's oculus. The falling of the rose petals occurs only
once a year to symbolize the Holy Spirit's descent upon the Apostles. Rome's firefighters stood outside, on top of the dome, and threw the petals down inside the
Pantheon. There were bright red petals floating throughout the entire interior. It was truly an incredible event to experience.

1st Runner-Up

Gregory Spears

Venice

Venice, one of the most beautiful, vibrant, and unique cities in the world. This photo was taken deep in the heart of the city, made up of an intricate, endless
network of alleyways, bridges, and canals. I chose this picture because it reflects the unique identity of this captivating city, without the use of famous landmarks.
No where else in the world can one take a picture of such a seemingly obscure backroad while completely capturing the essence of an entire city.

2nd Runner-Up

Nicole Malick

Housing Issues

Here is our inaugural group of Graduate Associates:

Christopher Bischof, History
Kari Burnett, Geography
Shannon Connelly, Art History
Kelly Clancy, Political Science
Alex Jakubow, Political Science
Yelena Kalinsky, Art History
Anita Kurimay, History
Mary Catherine Lawler, Germanic, Russian and East European Languages and Literatures
Mark Major, Political Science
Katrin Polak-Springer, Germanic, Russian and East European Languages and Literatures
Peter Polak-Springer, History
Neil Quest, Anthropology
Terence Teo, Political Science
Andreas Tiemann, Political Science
Evren Yalaz, Political Science
Kathleen Woodhouse, Geography
Patricia Young, Political Science

Graduate Associates of the Center for European Studies

The Center for European Studies (CES) sponsors a Graduate Associates Program. Each spring, Rutgers graduate students from any discipline with research interests focusing on modern Europe can apply to become Graduate Associate for the following academic year. The aim of the Graduate Associates program is to build a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of scholars focusing on Europe and to enhance the graduate student experience by providing a comfortable setting in which to work and opportunities for networking and participation in seminars and conferences.

Graduate Associates, 2012-2013