Certificate in Area Studies: Eastern Europe
The Certificate in Eastern Europe Area Studies provides the student with a strong foundation in the historical, cultural, and linguistic characteristics of Eastern European peoples, with an emphasis on developing an awareness of the distinctive character of the worldviews present in Slavic nations today.
The program adds distinctiveness and breadth to any B.A. in Language and Culture Studies and is applicable to any related career path: including cross-cultural missions, professional translation in an East European context, government service, or work with private NGOs serving in the Slavic region. Emphasis is on integrating a knowledge of the history and culture of this region with a cultivation of one’s faith and vision for cross-cultural and cross-linguistic service among Eastern Europeans.
What Can I Do with an Eastern Europe Area Studies Certificate?
- Become a professional translator
- Work with an international corporation as a culture consultant
- Work with government agencies as an East European area analyst
- Find employment with an NGO or other aid organization working in Eastern Europe
- Speed up the process of language acquisition for cross-cultural service
- Gain a strong foundation to begin graduate studies in East Slavic culture
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Certificate in Area Studies: Eastern Europe, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate and articulate in detail an understanding of the historical, cultural, and social forces that influenced the development of East Slavic culture and the modern states of Eastern Europe from ancient times to the present day.
- Exhibit critical thinking and analytical skills for examining the interaction between historical and geopolitical developments and the development of major aspects of the modern cultures of Eastern Europe.
- Articulate the major historical issues related to the development of the cultural worldview of modern East Slavic cultures and its implications for cross-cultural service.
- Demonstrate in written and verbal communication a strong understanding of the major challenges and issues related to cross-cultural service in an East Slavic context.