European, Russian, Eurasian Studies (EURR)
European and Russian Studies (EURR) Courses
EURR 5000 [0.5 credit]
Social Science Approaches to Communist and Post-Communist Studies
An overview of social science approaches to the field of study for students with limited background in the field. The course is open to graduate students from a variety of departments.
Social Science Approaches to Communist and Post-Communist Studies
An overview of social science approaches to the field of study for students with limited background in the field. The course is open to graduate students from a variety of departments.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Institute.
EURR 5001 [0.5 credit]
Interdisciplinary Seminar in European and Russian Studies
Current debates and methodological approaches within various academic disciplines relating to Europe, Russia, and Eurasia.
Interdisciplinary Seminar in European and Russian Studies
Current debates and methodological approaches within various academic disciplines relating to Europe, Russia, and Eurasia.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Institute or enrolment in the EURUS program.
EURR 5002 [0.5 credit]
Post-Soviet States and Societies
The relationship between social forces and state structures at both the national and local levels in the USSR and the post-soviet states.
Post-Soviet States and Societies
The relationship between social forces and state structures at both the national and local levels in the USSR and the post-soviet states.
EURR 5003 [0.5 credit]
Social and Political Perspectives in Europe
Social issues and policies in the European Union including European identity, democratic legitimacy, nationalist and extremist political movements, Euroscepticism, migration and immigration, social inclusion/exclusion and social models, gender and family policy, regional differentiation.
Social and Political Perspectives in Europe
Social issues and policies in the European Union including European identity, democratic legitimacy, nationalist and extremist political movements, Euroscepticism, migration and immigration, social inclusion/exclusion and social models, gender and family policy, regional differentiation.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4003, for which additional credit is precluded.
EURR 5005 [0.5 credit]
Environmental Problems and Politics in East/Central Europe and Eurasia
Nature, origins and policy responses viewed from economic, political and geographic perspectives.
Environmental Problems and Politics in East/Central Europe and Eurasia
Nature, origins and policy responses viewed from economic, political and geographic perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in the area of East European or environmental studies, or permission of the Institute.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4005, for which additional credit is precluded.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4005, for which additional credit is precluded.
EURR 5007 [0.5 credit]
Social and Political Discourse in Russia
Contemporary social and political issues as covered in Russian-language media. Most course reading and instruction is in the Russian language but student participation may be in English or Russian.
Social and Political Discourse in Russia
Contemporary social and political issues as covered in Russian-language media. Most course reading and instruction is in the Russian language but student participation may be in English or Russian.
Prerequisite(s): appropriate facility in the Russian language and permission of the Institute.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4007, for which additional credit is precluded.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4007, for which additional credit is precluded.
EURR 5008 [0.5 credit]
Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict in Eastern and Central Europe
Ethnic basis of nationalism in the region. Ethnic politics and trends.
Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict in Eastern and Central Europe
Ethnic basis of nationalism in the region. Ethnic politics and trends.
Precludes additional credit for EURR 4008.
EURR 5100 [0.5 credit]
Nation-Building in Central and Eastern Europe
Processes of nation-building in the region examined in terms of a particular country, or set of countries. Country focus may vary.
Nation-Building in Central and Eastern Europe
Processes of nation-building in the region examined in terms of a particular country, or set of countries. Country focus may vary.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4100, for which additional credit is precluded.
EURR 5102 [0.5 credit]
The International Political Economy of Transition
Problems of reintegration into the world economy and dilemmas of transition from command to market economies. Topics may include new trade and investment patterns, role in regional and international economic organizations, search for appropriate exchange rate policies, impact of Western assistance.
The International Political Economy of Transition
Problems of reintegration into the world economy and dilemmas of transition from command to market economies. Topics may include new trade and investment patterns, role in regional and international economic organizations, search for appropriate exchange rate policies, impact of Western assistance.
Also listed as INAF 5802.
EURR 5103 [0.5 credit]
Sustainability and Development in the Arctic: Transformations in the Circumpolar North
The Circumpolar Arctic Region is undergoing rapid political, economic, social and technological development, which impacts sustainability. Climate, contaminants and biological diversity focus international attention. Nunavut, the Russian North, major developments, and international circumpolar regime formation, with emphasis on environment and development.
Sustainability and Development in the Arctic: Transformations in the Circumpolar North
The Circumpolar Arctic Region is undergoing rapid political, economic, social and technological development, which impacts sustainability. Climate, contaminants and biological diversity focus international attention. Nunavut, the Russian North, major developments, and international circumpolar regime formation, with emphasis on environment and development.
EURR 5104 [0.5 credit]
European Integration and European Security
A seminar focusing on security issues related to the formation of supra-national decision-making structures in Europe.
European Integration and European Security
A seminar focusing on security issues related to the formation of supra-national decision-making structures in Europe.
Also listed as PSCI 5608.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4104, for which additional credit is precluded.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4104, for which additional credit is precluded.
EURR 5105 [0.5 credit]
European Economic Integration
Economic issues and policies related to the process of European integration and the development of the post-World War II European Union.
European Economic Integration
Economic issues and policies related to the process of European integration and the development of the post-World War II European Union.
EURR 5106 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in European Integration Studies
Selected topics related to post-World War II European integration.
Selected Topics in European Integration Studies
Selected topics related to post-World War II European integration.
Also listed as PSCI 5609.
EURR 5107 [0.5 credit]
Russia’s Regional and Global Ambitions
This course examines domestic conditions in Russia from 2000 to the present and the framing of Russia’s foreign policy and strategic objectives towards the former Soviet republics and other key global actors, including the United States, the European Union, NATO and China.
Russia’s Regional and Global Ambitions
This course examines domestic conditions in Russia from 2000 to the present and the framing of Russia’s foreign policy and strategic objectives towards the former Soviet republics and other key global actors, including the United States, the European Union, NATO and China.
Precludes additional credit for EURR 4107.
EURR 5108 [0.5 credit]
Canada-EU Relations: Summer Module
Relations between Canada and Europe in the context of European integration, with attention to policy issues affecting the relationship and/or areas of common policy challenges.
Canada-EU Relations: Summer Module
Relations between Canada and Europe in the context of European integration, with attention to policy issues affecting the relationship and/or areas of common policy challenges.
Precludes additional credit for EURR 5106 and PSCI 5609 if taken in the summer of 2003-2004 or 2004-05. (Also listed as PSCI 5103).
Prerequisite(s): previous course in European integration or permission of the instructor.
Intensive two-week summer module.
Prerequisite(s): previous course in European integration or permission of the instructor.
Intensive two-week summer module.
EURR 5109 [0.5 credit]
The EU in International Affairs
The impact of the EU on international affairs; the internal development of the EU, the evolution of integration theory, and the growth of the EU’s external relations capabilities.
The EU in International Affairs
The impact of the EU on international affairs; the internal development of the EU, the evolution of integration theory, and the growth of the EU’s external relations capabilities.
Also listed as INAF 5805.
EURR 5200 [0.5 credit]
Interdisciplinary Seminar on Russian, Eurasian and Transition Studies
Particular issues in post-communist transition. Discussion of student research proposals.
Interdisciplinary Seminar on Russian, Eurasian and Transition Studies
Particular issues in post-communist transition. Discussion of student research proposals.
Precludes additional credit for EURR 5300.
EURR 5201 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in European Studies
Selected topics related to Europe and/or the European Union.
Special Topics in European Studies
Selected topics related to Europe and/or the European Union.
EURR 5202 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in Russian, Eurasian, and Transition Studies
Selected topics related to the communist and post-communist states and processes of transition they are undergoing.
Special Topics in Russian, Eurasian, and Transition Studies
Selected topics related to the communist and post-communist states and processes of transition they are undergoing.
EURR 5203 [0.5 credit]
Imperial and Soviet Russia
Legacies of the tsarist empire and the Soviet Union that influence the region today. Topics include political culture, empire, socialism, class, gender, and non-Russian peoples.
Imperial and Soviet Russia
Legacies of the tsarist empire and the Soviet Union that influence the region today. Topics include political culture, empire, socialism, class, gender, and non-Russian peoples.
Also listed as HIST 5603.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4203, for which additional credit is precluded.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4203, for which additional credit is precluded.
EURR 5204 [0.5 credit]
Central Europe, Past and Present
Evolution and current status of Central Europe from periods of foreign control in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries to independent statehood. Emphasis on national accommodations and conflicts.
Central Europe, Past and Present
Evolution and current status of Central Europe from periods of foreign control in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries to independent statehood. Emphasis on national accommodations and conflicts.
Also listed as HIST 5604.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4204, for which additional credit is precluded.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4204, for which additional credit is precluded.
EURR 5205 [0.5 credit]
The European Union and its Eastern Neighbours
The EU's European Neighbourhood Policy and Eastern partnership policy, the Russia-EU “strategic partnership”. Policies and reactions of non-EU East European countries toward the EU. The interaction of Member state policies and EU policies. May include attention to historical legacies, cultural factors, public opinion, energy security.
The European Union and its Eastern Neighbours
The EU's European Neighbourhood Policy and Eastern partnership policy, the Russia-EU “strategic partnership”. Policies and reactions of non-EU East European countries toward the EU. The interaction of Member state policies and EU policies. May include attention to historical legacies, cultural factors, public opinion, energy security.
EURR 5300 [0.5 credit]
Interdisciplinary Seminar on European and European Union Studies
Particular issues in EU member countries as well as processes of European integration and EU enlargement. Discussion of student research proposals.
Interdisciplinary Seminar on European and European Union Studies
Particular issues in EU member countries as well as processes of European integration and EU enlargement. Discussion of student research proposals.
Precludes additional credit for EURR 5200.
EURR 5301 [0.5 credit]
Internship and Applied Policy Skills
A seminar accompanying an unpaid internship placement to develop workplace and applied policy skills. Relating applied experience to academic literature. Writing skills for an applied policy setting.
Internship placement: 12 days over 12 weeks.
Internship and Applied Policy Skills
A seminar accompanying an unpaid internship placement to develop workplace and applied policy skills. Relating applied experience to academic literature. Writing skills for an applied policy setting.
Internship placement: 12 days over 12 weeks.
Also listed as EURR 4206, for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to EURUS MA students with a minimum B+ average and placement in an internship position in the same semester or in the previous semester (based on a competitive application process).
Seminars: six three-hour seminar sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to EURUS MA students with a minimum B+ average and placement in an internship position in the same semester or in the previous semester (based on a competitive application process).
Seminars: six three-hour seminar sessions.
EURR 5302 [0.5 credit]
EU Summer Study Abroad
This course is open only to students in approved summer study options in Europe, particularly the EU Study Tour. Prerequisite: approval of the Institute.
EU Summer Study Abroad
This course is open only to students in approved summer study options in Europe, particularly the EU Study Tour. Prerequisite: approval of the Institute.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as EURR 4302, for which additional credit is precluded.
EURR 5809 [0.0 credit]
Seminar in European Integration Studies
Each student must present a paper relating to European integration that was prepared for another diploma course. Diploma students are expected to attend presentations by other students and other seminar talks. Open only to students registered in the Diploma in European Integration Studies.
Seminar in European Integration Studies
Each student must present a paper relating to European integration that was prepared for another diploma course. Diploma students are expected to attend presentations by other students and other seminar talks. Open only to students registered in the Diploma in European Integration Studies.
EURR 5900 [0.5 credit]
Tutorial in Russian, Eurasian and Transition Studies
Directed readings on selected aspects of Russian, Eurasian and Transition issues.
Tutorial in Russian, Eurasian and Transition Studies
Directed readings on selected aspects of Russian, Eurasian and Transition issues.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Institute.
EURR 5901 [0.5 credit]
Tutorial in Russian, Eurasian and Transition Studies
Directed readings on selected aspects of Russian, Eurasian and Transition issues.
Tutorial in Russian, Eurasian and Transition Studies
Directed readings on selected aspects of Russian, Eurasian and Transition issues.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Institute.
EURR 5902 [0.5 credit]
Tutorial in European and European Union Studies
Directed readings on selected aspects of European and European Union issues.
Tutorial in European and European Union Studies
Directed readings on selected aspects of European and European Union issues.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Institute.
EURR 5903 [0.5 credit]
Tutorial in European and European Union Studies
Directed readings on selected aspects of European and European Union issues.
Tutorial in European and European Union Studies
Directed readings on selected aspects of European and European Union issues.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Institute.
EURR 5908 [1.0 credit]
Research Essay
A research essay on a topic relating to European, Russian or Eurasian Studies.
Research Essay
A research essay on a topic relating to European, Russian or Eurasian Studies.
EURR 5909 [2.0 credits]
M.A. Thesis
Prerequisite: permission of the Institute.
M.A. Thesis
Prerequisite: permission of the Institute.
EURR 5913 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term
Co-operative Work Term
Prerequisite(s): registration in the Co-operative Education Program option in the M.A. program in European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca