EUR 010 A-Z - (IS) Special Topics in European Culture and Politics AbroadSemester Hours: 3
Periodically
This is an interdisciplinary course/study abroad experience focused on the politics, culture, geography, religion, music, art, literature, and history of a European country. An interdisciplinary approach will allow students to better understand how politics have shaped culture, history, and the arts, and in turn, how they inform politics. The course will incorporate field experiences as a way to explore political, social, and economic conditions and structures, both past and present. Field experiences may include, but are not limited to, visiting art and history museums and historical sites; attending music, dance, and theater performances; meeting government officials; exploring nature; and enjoying explorations of local and regional agriculture and cuisines. This course will fully utilize the study abroad experience, which facilitates an interdisciplinary approach and allows for a deeper understanding of the culture and politics of the European country visited.
Current Special Topics:
EUR 010D - Intro to European Cinema
This course is an introduction to European Cinema focusing primarily on the 20th century. As the course introduces the main currents in various national European cinematic traditions, it also focuses on their social and cultural history. Students will learn about the early days of silent cinema, the development of cinematic surrealism, neorealism, the rise of “auteur” cinema of authors like Ingmar Bergman, Vittorio De Sica, and Jean Renoir, and the success of genre cinema (gothic, horror, police, western, etc.) in the 1960s and ‘70s.
Same as ITST 141E
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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