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FUBiS Term II: Understanding The European Union - Internal & External Affairs
(Kurs # 1.10)
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Typ: |
B Track |
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Dozent(en): |
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Sprache: |
Englisch |
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Veranstaltungsumfang: |
72 (6 Kontaktstunden pro Tag) |
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Bonuspunkte: |
6 Credit Points |
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Anzahl Plätze: |
18 |
Inhalt
The course will introduce the basics of the European Union and describe and explain the processes of widening and deepening of this unique political entity. This will cover an overview of European Union history, its evolution in economic and political terms as well as of its institutional structure up to today.
The internal policies, the decision-making process, the balance of power, identity and democratic questions in this new system of governance as well as the external affairs, Common Foreign and Security Policy, relations with (new) neighbors and with developing countries will be discussed.
The morning sessions consist of lectures, literature based discussions and oral presentations from working groups. After lunch the course will visit various institutions in Germany`s political center. Students will have the chance to discuss the topics from the morning sessions with international experts from political institutions, embassies and think tanks.
In the third week students have the option to participate in a study trip to Brussels, which will be organized in cooperation with the Duke University in Berlin Program. Additional costs per person are 150 Euro covering travel costs, lodging and program in Brussels (e.g. European Commission, Council, European Parliament, NATO). As it is a cooperation with another program the number of FUBiS participants is limited to 10. Hence we follow the principle of "first come, first served".
Grading:
Participation: 40 %
Oral presentations: 30%
Final paper: 30%
Zielgruppe
Students from different countries, academic levels and backgrounds, who are generally interested in European integration will benefit from each other in an intercultural and interdisciplinary learning process.
Former classes consisted of regular students and practitioners such as civil servants, communication experts, young politicians and even members of parliaments.
The course does not require special knowledge about European politics, law, history or culture, but participants should be interested in more than just their field of specialization.
In class participation, especially in the discussions with experts, is essential for the course success and plays an important role in grading.
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