College of Liberal Arts & SciencesUniversity of Florida

Modern European Studies

The Modern European Studies concentration within interdisciplinary undergraduate Major (IDS-MES) has two primary goals. First, it provides students with the opportunity to study the geographic region of Europe from an interdisciplinary perspective that incorporates area and language studies. Second, by requiring two additional semesters of language study beyond the two-semester CLAS language requirement, students have the opportunity to gain language proficiency beyond the introductory level. Students also have the chance to engage in study abroad programs related to CES programs and European Studies more broadly.

The requirements for IDS-MES major are commensurate with the requirements for already-established IDS concentrations within CLAS. A 3.0 GPA and approval by the CLAS IDS committee are required to enter the major. Once admitted, students are to select two UF faculty members from two different departments (one of whom must be a member of CLAS) to serve as primary and secondary advisors. Students are to produce a senior thesis under the guidance of their primary and secondary faculty advisors. A minimum of 7 hours is also required for the thesis (IDS 4906: Interdisciplinary Thesis Research).

Requirements for the Major

Required Course 7 credits
IDS 4906: Interdisciplinary Thesis Research REQUIRED
European Foreign Language Requirement 12-20 credits*
Czech SELECT FOUR SEMESTERS OF A LANGUAGE THAT FITS COHERENTLY INTO YOUR CHOSEN CURRICULUM
Dutch
French
German
Greek (modern)
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Turkish

* This includes the existing two semesters of foreign Language coursework
   currently required by CLAS.

European Area Studies Core Courses 21 credits
For a full list of European Area Studies Core Courses please see IDS-MES Course List. SELECT SEVEN COURSES

Students may choose appropriate disciplines such as anthropology, economics, geography, history, modern languages, political science and/or sociology to design the core of a major that culminates in a thesis. Through such experience students acquire a thorough knowledge of cultural, economic, political and social interrelationships. This program requires four semesters of study in a foreign language related to the geographical and disciplinary areas of study. In designing their majors, students are strongly encouraged to incorporate at least six weeks of study abroad in a country where the target language is spoken into their course of study. If unable to participate in study abroad program, students may choose to complete the capstone requirement through internship in an organization that enables them to practice the chosen language and/or fits their selected area of study. Prior approval of all internships must be obtained.

Study Abroad (Capstone Experience)

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in study abroad programs sponsored by UF or other universities. Information about these programs may be obtained in the Study Abroad Services office in the UF International Center (UFIC) located in 170 HUB. Some courses taken abroad may be applied toward your major coursework if approved by the advisor or the IDS committee. The study abroad program selected should be in a country where the language studied by the student is spoken. If unable to participate in study abroad program, students may choose to complete the capstone requirement through internship in an organization that enables them to practice the chosen language and/or fits their selected area of study. Prior approval of all internships is required.

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Modern European Studies

Contact

Brano Kovalcik
CES Academic
 Programs Coordinator
University of Florida
3324C Turlington Hall
P.O. Box 117342
Gainesville, FL  32611

(352) 392-8922
branoko@ufl.edu

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