EUROPEAN STUDIES
The Jean Monnet Chair is named after Jean Monnet a French politician considered one of the founding fathers of European integration.
This Jean Monnet Chair project focuses on EU anti-discrimination policy through interdisciplinary and multistakeholder activities.
The Jean Monnet Chair holder is Carolyn M. Dudek, PhD, Professor, Department of Political Science and Director of European Studies at Hofstra University.
Additional Faculty include:
- Robert P. Guttmann, PhD – Professor, Department of Economics at Hofstra University
- Paul Fritz, PhD – Chair and Professor, Department of Political Science at Hofstra University
Dudek Awarded Jean Monnet Chair
Dr. Carolyn Dudek has been awarded the Jean Monnet Chair grant from the European Union Erasmus+ program.
Read About the GrantJean Monnet Chair Project
Promoting Our European Way of Life: EU Anti-Discrimination Policy Examined
The focus of this Jean Monnet (JM) Chair grant is to promote research, publications and course development on EU anti-discrimination policy (both on- and off-line) related to: antisemitism, Muslim-hate, gender discrimination, Roma exclusion, LGBTQI rights, and racism. Anti-discrimination is a cornerstone of a democratic society and promotes inclusion and greater cultural understanding. Diversity has become a focus in the EU, but most US students and academics are not aware of what is being done in the EU to address discrimination and the challenges within a European context. Learning about the EU’s role and policies in anti-discrimination will help students understand common EU values, principles of unity and diversity, Europe’s historical heritage and the extent to which Europe is a diverse society. EU scholars and students will also learn the unique role the EU has increasingly played in addressing anti-discrimination. The grant also intends to bridge the gap between academics and practitioners.
Events
Experiential Learning
- Washington, D.C. Policy Trip
Students received firsthand exposure to policymaking, how federal and local governments function, and more. - SUNY Model EU
Hofstra students developed skills in diplomacy and governance while participating in the 39th Model European Union (EU)
ERASMUS+ Jean Monnet Module
(January 2022-December 2024)
Co-Funded by the European Union, this module focused on examining the EU’s role in addressing anti-discrimination with regards to several communities including: women, Jews, Muslims, Roma, recent EU immigrants, LGBTQI communities, and communities of color.
Explore the Monnet ModuleChair Research and Engagements
Chair Op-Ed in Newsday
Jean Monnet Chair Carolyn Dudek wrote a guest essay, “With global antisemitism rising, ‘Never Again’ rings hollow.”
Chair Summer Research
FIU Talk
“Combating Antisemitism in the European Union: Opportunities, Tools, and Challenges”
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SUNY Model EU Keynote Address
“Defending Democracy: The European Union’s Combating Antisemitism Policy”
Contact Us
Jean Monnet Chair
Carolyn M. Dudek
Director of European Studies
Room 203A Barnard Hall
516-463-5621
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