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- The European Union Center congratulates MAEUS student Angelina Sandora, who successfully defended her master's thesis, “European Integration, Political Resentment and Migration into Italy." Read full story Congratulations to MAEUS Student Angelina Sandora on Her Successful Thesis Defense!
- On March 22 and 28, the European Union Center hosted the Midwest preliminary round of the Euro Challenge, an economic policy competition for high school students. Funded by the EU Delegation to the U.S., the Euro Challenge involves teams of 3-5 students giving a 15-minute presentation during which... Read full story 2024 Euro Challenge Midwest Preliminary Round Results
- Please see below for lists of language courses and area studies courses with EU/European studies content that will be offered in fall 2024. These lists are meant to be comprehensive but not exhaustive. If you are teaching a course that you think should be included, please contact eucenter@illinois.... Read full story Fall 2024 Courses in European Languages and Area Studies
Bergen Bassett
Bergen graduated from the MAEUS program in 2012. Did you receive any awards or honors during your time in the program? (FLAS, Fulbright, other scholarships, etc…) FLAS Fellowship for Swedish What is your current position/job title? Staff Assistant to the U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Please provide a brief overview of what you have done academically and/or professionally since graduating from the MAEUS program. Since completing my MAEUS degree, I have worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency, for the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the...
EURO 418: Language & Minorities in Europe
Survey of regional and immigrant minority language use, policies, and planning across Europe. Focus on political and social issues, such as language regimes, education, loss, and maintenance. Two immigrant languages, Turkish and Arabic/Berber, and four indigenous language families: Balto-Slavic with Estonian, Celtic, Romance with Basque, and Slavic with Hungarian. Taught in English.
EURO 500: Dialogue on Europe
This graduate level seminar is a roundtable discussion exploring a variety of topics related to Europe, transatlantic relations, the European Union, and the peripheries. Students will have an opportunity to participate in regular conversations about current issues ranging from cultural policies, migration, economic policies, bureaucratic politics, labor, electoral processes, sports, popular culture, and other topics of high salience to Europe and the European Union.
EURO 502: The EU in a Global Context
This course focuses on European Union history, politics, law, culture, and identity and will introduce students to the role of the EU in international affairs.
EURO 385: Politics of the European Union
Considers the history of the European Union and its current functions and operations. Focuses on the ongoing process of political and cultural integration.
EURO 501: EU Institutions and Governance
A graduate-level introduction to the European Union, its history, decision-making processes, legal framework and political and economic effects.