TOPICS ON EUROPEAN STUDIES

The content of the course is articulated in four main themes which view the European reality from the view points of European studies, political science, international relations, culture, history and philosophy. Within these themes special lectures will tackle issues of political leadership, ideology and practice, policies, security issues, relations with the EU’s vicinity as well as with more distant actors.

Questions of values, of identity and civilization, of the origin of European integration, will be addressed in the second half of the course.

A special session will target the english-writing skills of participating students.

The content of the course consists of five units and 8 sub-units:

1. Europe. Institutions and basic values

• Introduction to the course. European Studies as a field of Study
• Unravelling the Union’s toolbox for defending common values

2. Europe. The political science perspective

• Toleration: Adventures of a European idea
• Populism in contemporary European politics

3. Europe. The international relations perspective

• Reflecting on the Fundamentals of EU Foreign and Security Policy
• European Neighbourhood Policy

4. Europe. History, culture and philosophy

• The origins of European integration
• The origins of the European Idea

5. Theme: Perfecting our English: English-writing skills improvement

Course activities delivered online live (Three hours lectures on a weekly basis).

Timetable:

Mondays, from 16:00 to 19:00 CET

• EUNICE student: enrolled as a student (Bachelor) in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check universities here).
• B2 level of English (students are required to have a good oral comprehension of English as well as a good writing capacity in English).

Study Level: Bachelor

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website. 
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.