Balkans Studies Major

Description: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples inhabiting the Balkan Peninsula and associated island groups and borderlands, Southern Slavic and non-Slavic, during the medieval, Ottoman, and modern periods. Is Balkans Studies the right major for you?
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Balkans Studies Major

What Courses Do Balkans Studies Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Balkans Studies majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Economics
  • Government
  • History
  • Politics