European Studies 203. The Idea of Europe. Introduction to historical turning points in the evolution of European identity from its ancient mythical projection as the "third part of the world" after Asia and Africa (Herodotus) to its reality as the heterogeneous European Union with global aspirations. Emphasis on Europe as cultural construct and definable space. The importance of historical and political events (e.g. French Revolution, colonization) together with religious (Reformation), philosophical (Enlightenment), and cultural movements (modernism) for grounding Europe's claim to legitimacy as a normative power. Thematic foci: borders and boundaries, role of Christianity, vanguard of civilized humanity, global aspirations, rise of democratic culture, integration and diversity. Lectures and discussion of readings: use of icons, maps. Professor John McCarthy.
European Studies 215W. Europe on Trial. The course explores the nexus of justice and politics in European history through the close study of high-profile trials drawn from a wide spatial and temporal range, with a clear emphasis on developing writing skills. Professor Henning Grunwald.
European Studies 235. Filming World War II. French and German filmic representations of World War II. Relationship between history and media representation. Professors Sarah Figal and Lynn Ramey.
European Studies 237. Air War and Aftermath. Ethical dilemmas of aerial warfare as it developed in the early twentieth century, was deployed in World War II, and has been represented in history, literature, art, photography, film, museums, and memorials in the postwar period to the present. Scope is interdisciplinary and comparative in the treatment of air war and its legacies in Germany, Britain, Japan, and America. Professors Gerald Figal and Sarah Figal.
European Studies 250. Senior Tutorial. Supervised readings, joint discussions, and independent research on a modern European topic to be selected in consultation with the director of the Center for European Studies. Open only to juniors and seniors.
European Studies 289a-289b. Independent Readings and/or Research. Independent readings and/or research on approved topics relating to modern European society and culture.
