EUROPEAN POLITICS*

概要

This course provides a three-part introduction to politics in Europe. In section one, students examine how Europe emerged from the rages of World War II to become the Europe we know today. Section two analyses the EU and the future of the European integration project in light of the union’s current troubles. Finally, section three examines politics in European countries outside the EU system and discusses issues facing European countries both within and outside the EU. These include the continued viability of the single currency, the EU's democratic deficit, the refugee crisis and the danger European security issues. In conclusion, students will consider where the EU will end up in the future and what issues will dominate the broader European political landscape going forward.

目標

Upon completing this class, students should be able to: • Analyse arguments related to European politics; • Recognize and understand bias in these arguments; • Identity the key institutions of the European Union and describe their specific functions; • Explain the EU’s significance in core policy areas, including trade, the environment, and external affairs; • Comprehend the nature of the EU’s relations with key member and non-member states; • Construct their own arguments, using data/evidence appropriately; and • Understand basic concepts in European political theory and practice. Furthermore, this course is designed to help students: • Develop thinking, learning and communication skills; • Develop skills in identifying, accessing and evaluating sources of information; and • Promote curiosity and life-long learning. In this course, students learn by reading and reflecting on the assigned texts, listening to the instructor’s lectures, engaging in class discussions, participating in formal debates, giving presentations, asking questions, and writing papers.

授業外の学習

Students can expect approximately 190 minutes of preparation per class. 40 minutes reflecting on previous lecture 60 minutes reading 90 minutes writing notes, preparing for exams, preparing written assignment and presentations and writing class discussion questions.

所要時間: 190 minutes per class