Student

The Tocqueville Scholars program will compose of a 3 credit class, beginning in Spring 2008, which will examine ways to compare, contrast and find patterns in the democracies of the world. The course will be based off of the classic work of the French political scientist, parliamentarian and sociologist, Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America. The class will focus on cultural understanding and observation, based on Tocqueville’s writing and understanding of modern America. The book also provides insights for analysis of other democratic societies, particularly France. Students will analyze and compare weekly topics, such as: geography, philosophy and culture, among others. Students will also write a comparative analysis looking at aspects of behavior in two democracies of their choosing.

A great cross-cultural Course will be offering

Title: Tocqueville and Cross-Cultural Analysis of Democracies Honors College Course 2310H

Instructor: Professor Byron Scott

Co-Sponsoerd by the European Union Center and the International Center

As an optional component of the class, students will have the opportunity to travel to France in the summer for field observations and discussions at such sites as the Tocqueville Foundation chateau outside Cannes and the French National Assembly in Paris.

Please contact the EU office for further information.

Brussels Program

The Missouri School of Journalism welcomed Garreth Harding, the director of the school's new Brussels study abroad program to Columbia this week.
Harding was in town to promote the new Brussels-based program, which will provide students the opportunity to learn about and report on issues related to the European Union and to the broader European continent.
The program will be launched this upcoming spring semester (January 2008). Graduate and advanced undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the program. The program will be offered every fall and spring semester. The total cost for the program will be $3,750 (room and board). Students will have to pay separate for his or her airfare to and from Brussels, transportation in Brussels and tuition.
Harding, a journalist living in Brussels for 14 years, said the program will be similar to the journalism school's Washington program, where students will work for a media organization four days per week and will attend a seminar class one day per week. Periodic trips to other European cities will also be a component of the program.
The purpose of the program, Harding said, is to integrate more American journalists into Brussels, a place where there are virtually none formally represented.
?quot;We need more American journalists in Brussels," Harding said. "As European Union powers increase, the number of American journalists in Brussels is decreasing."
Some of the issues the program will focus on, Harding said, will include: EU/US relations, immigration, integration, social issues, the environment and welfare, among others. Students will also be required to take French, as language understanding is a key component to effective journalism in Brussels.
Additionally, students will become immersed in European life, learning about, reporting on and experiencing culture such as: sporting matches, festivals and cooking.

For more information on the Brussels program and/or to apply, visit the International Programs Office at 76 Gannett Hall or visit the study abroad website at http://journalism.missouri.edu/study-abroad/ . The application deadline for the spring 2008 semester is November 1, 2007.

Graduate Certificate in European Union Studies

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The European Union Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia presents the Graduate Certificate in European Studies, a program designed to encourage a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of transatlantic policy and its implications upon the citizens of the United States and the European Union and which will bring you the unique opportunity of developing expertise regarding the organizations and policies of the European Union and about cultural, business, and political relations between the United States and the European countries.

The Graduate Certificate Program is complementing existing degrees and consists of 12 credit hours of study which can be completed in a variety of settings over the span of four semesters. It is an interactive and challenging program, part of its coursework taking place via electronic classroom which will certainly allow you to pursue it while your work responsibilities or while completing other degree programs. Moreover, this a program opened to all those who wish to establish active research agendas that investigate transatlantic policies and relations in the areas of economics, agriculture, journalism, health services, law, sciences, and the arts.

Program Highlights
Examine in depth the major institutions of the European Union.
Study societal values and policy-making in the European Union.
Explore corporate, government, and cultural collaborations between the US and EU.
Learn from internationally recognized faculty and visiting scholars.
Engage in transatlantic professional and institutional networking.
Attend national or international conferences on European Union issues.
Participate in videoconferences and Internet discussions.
Develop cross-cultural sensitivity, necessary in the growing global marketplace.
Learn conveniently, through distance learning technologies.
Apply for European Union Center grants to conduct research in EU nation-states.
Obtain a Graduate Certificate in European Union Studies.

Program Design
Designed to complement existing degrees, the Graduate Certificate Program consists of 12 credit hours of study to be completed in a variety of settings over four semesters. A portion of the coursework takes place via the electronic classroom, allowing students to pursue their Certificate while maintaining work responsibilities or completing other degree programs. Students typically begin their studies during the winter semester, though the program is flexible to accommodate different scheduling needs.
Foundation Course: Policies and Institutions of the European Union. Learn about the emerging European identity and current issues facing the EU and the US. Students analyze the social, political, and economic structures of the EU and their implications for US policy. This is typically the first course taken in the sequence of courses.
Research course: Investigating Transatlantic Policies and Relations. Based upon initial research conducted in the foundation course, students will develop an analytical framework and apply it to policy areas of importance to the European Union and the United States. This course is usually taken during the summer semester to facilitate overseas research.
Two Specialization courses: Courses of your choice. To complete the Certificate, students are required to take two, three-credit courses relevant to their academic or professional interests. Students select an area of study from among the following academic disciplines: i) agricultural economics; ii) rural sociology iii) political science; iv) health management & informatics; v) journalism; vi) public administration; and vii) economics.

NEW COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE

GRADUATE

NEW COURSES

JOURN 5660/7660 Media Forces Shaping the European Union

UNDERGRADUATE

WS2007 1510 History of Modern Europe History

Selected major themes in European history from French Revolution to recent times. Breakdown of traditional institutions, ideas; political, social revolution; industrialization, nationalism, imperialism, world wars; democratic, totalitarian ideologies, movements; quest for international order, European unity.

WS2007 1510H History of Modern Europe History

FS2006 1570 Europe in the Ages of Renaissance and Reformation History

A study of the changes in European economy, society, religion, the arts, and the sciences from 1300-1650, with an emphasis on social, intellectural, and religious history. Particular emphasis on Renaissance developments in Italy and the birth of Protestantism in Germany.

WS2007 2210 Geography of Europe Geography

Survey of Europe's lands and peoples. Emphasis on historical areal relationships as reflected in Europe's changing economic and political organization. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

WS2007 2320 German Civilization German

Second Empire, Weimar Republic, Nazi era, two Germanies after 1949. Historical, social, artistic, literary themes. Films and recordings. May be taken independently of GERMAN 2310. No foreign language credit.

WS2007 2230H Honors Social Science Coloquium (Section 1)

Honors-General Courses Honors eligibility required.

FS2006 3000 Study Abroad-General/Journalism European Study Program Miscellanceous

FS2006 3310 Greek Art and Archaeology Art History and Archaeology

General survey of material culture in Greece from earliest times to the Hellenistic period. Prerequisite: AR H A 1110 or equivalent.

WS2007 3410 Roman Art and Archaeology Art History and Archaeology

General survey of material culture in the Roman world from earliest times through the 3rd century. Prerequisite: AR H A 1110 or equivalent.

WS2007 3510 Early Christian and Byzantine Art and Archeology Art History and Archaeology

General survey of the visual arts of Byzantium and her neighbors from the founding of Constantinople in A.D. 330 to the Ottoman conquest of 1453. Prerequisite: AR H A 1110 or equivalent.

FS2006 3570 European Women in the 19th Century History

Examination of the history of European women from 1750 to 1900. The course focuses on how industrialization, the French Revolution and nation-formation changed women's roles in the family, workplace and the state. Grading: exams, papers and discussions. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

WS2007 3640 Northern Renaissance Art Art History and Archaeology

General survey of 17th century European architecture, painting and sculpture. Prerequisite: AR H A 1120 or equivalent.

FS2006 3730 Eighteenth Century European Art Art History and Archaeology

General survey of 18th-century European painting, sculpture and architecture. Prerequisite: AR H A 1120 or equivalent.

WS2007 3740 Nineteenth Century European Art Art History and Archaeology

General survey of 19th-century European painting, sculpture and architecture. Prerequisite: AR H A 1120 or equivalent.

FS2006 3750 Modern Art in Europe and America Art History and Archaeology

General survey of international directions in painting, sculpture, and architecture from 1885 to ca. 1940. Prerequisite: AR H A 1120 or equivalent.

WS2007 4350 Problems in Journalism (Section 2)

Journalism Independent research arranged with individual faculty member. Contract must be approved by instructor and dean. Not accepted as a substitute for any regularly scheduled course.

FS2006 4610 European Political Systems Political Science

Comparison of political cultures, institutions, and processes of Britain, France, West Germany, and selected smaller countries in Western Europe. Prerequisite: junior standing.

WS2007 4971 Undergraduate Seminar in European History

Readings in problems in European history with reports and discussion. Prerequisite: junior standing, departmental consent.

FS2006 4971 Undergraduate Seminar in European History

Readings in problems in European history with reports and discussion. Prerequisite: junior standing, departmental consent.

WS2007 5565 European Union Law

Introduction to the law of the European Union. Emphasis will be on the "constitution" of the Union: treaty structure, institutions including the European Court of Justice and its jurisdiction, relationship of EU law and institutions to those of Member States, and the role of the EU in external relations.

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GRADUATE

FS2006 8570 Readings in Modern European Hisotory

Readings in recent research material on selected topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

FS2006 8850 Policies and Institutions of the European Union Public Affairs

WS2007 7070/4070 Indians and Europeans in Early America History

A study of the cultural, political and often military struggle that took place for control of North America from contact through mid 19th centruy emphasizing native efforts to resist European domination and expansion in areas that became the U.S. and Canada. Prerequisite: HIST 1100 or equivalent.

WS2007 7660/4660 Media Force Shaping the European Union Journalism

WS2007 7660/4660 European Women in the 20th Century History

Examination of the history of European women from World War I to the present. The course focuses on wars, migration, and the changing nature of family, work and community. Prerequisite: junior standing.