Program in Contemporary European Politics and Society
Faculty
Director
- Sophie Meunier Aitsahalia (interim)
Executive Committee
- Edward G. Baring, History
- David A. Bell, History
- Markus K. Brunnermeier, Economics
- Rafaela M. Dancygier, Schl of Public & Int'l Affairs
- Michael D. Gordin, History
- Harold James, History
- Sophie Meunier Aitsahalia, Schl of Public & Int'l Affairs
- Yair Mintzker, History
- Andrew Moravcsik, Politics
- Jan-Werner Müller, Politics
- Kim Lane Scheppele, Schl of Public & Int'l Affairs
- Iryna Vushko, History
- Natasha G. Wheatley, History
Program Information
The Program in Contemporary European Politics and Society, an affiliate of the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies, encourages the interdisciplinary study of modern Europe, with a particular focus on politics, economics, and society in western and central Europe since World War I. The program sponsors a core course (EPS 301, 302, or HIS 212/EPS 212). In addition, it sponsors lectures, seminars, and other programs for the entire University community. The program offers a certificate in Contemporary European Politics and Society.
Program of Study
In order to receive a certificate in contemporary European politics and society, students must meet the following requirements:
- Take one of the following gateway courses: EPS 301, EPS 302, or HIS 212/EPS 212.
- Take at least four other courses from the list of core courses that have an emphasis on European politics and society. Other courses may be approved by the director.
- Of the four courses, at least one must be chosen from among offerings in history and at least one must be chosen from among offerings in the other social sciences.
- Fulfill a language requirement by doing one of the following:
- Take a 200- or 300-level course in a European language.
- Demonstrate fluency in a European language by taking a test administered by the program. Any national language spoken in a European country may be used to satisfy the requirement. The expectation is that students will have sufficient linguistic competence to use research materials in the language for their senior thesis research.
- Write a senior thesis on a subject related to contemporary European politics and society. Students majoring in departments where a senior thesis on modern Europe is not possible may petition the director to have another piece of independent research meet this requirement.
Certificate of Proficiency
A student who has met the requirements of the program and of the home department and has maintained satisfactory standing will receive a certificate of proficiency in contemporary European politics and society upon graduation.