Program Overview

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Overview

The Minor in European Literature and Culture provides a broad understanding of the development and interconnectedness of European cultures through history and in today’s world. Students can study literature and the arts from the Middle Ages up to today.

Program Details

• The program allows for an in-depth look at influential European thinkers like Franz Kafka and Machiavelli and discover how their work reflected and affected their respective cultures.
• Students can study a particular movement like Italian Futurism, or gain a broad understanding of Russian drama or German literature.

Careers

A minor in European Literature and Culture improves skills in writing and analysis while broadening understanding of the world. This can lead to various career paths, including:

• Researcher
• Educator
• Journalist
• Editor
• Writer

Course Work

As a European Literature minor, students can take courses like:

• GERM 358: Franz Kafka
• ITAL 355: Dante and the Middle Ages
• RUSS 358: Fyodor Dostoevsky
• ENGL 314: 20th Century Drama

Related Majors

Related majors include:

• History
• Linguistics
• English: Cultural studies
• Liberal Arts
• Anthropology

Application Information

For this program, students need to apply to the Faculty of Arts. Eligibility information, deadlines, and required documents for the application are available.