Universität Wien

210064 SE BAK11: Europäische Union und Europäisierung (2022W)

The EU’s foreign policy with a special focus on EU - Africa relations (engl.)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
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max. 50 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Mittwoch 12.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Mittwoch 19.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Mittwoch 09.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Mittwoch 16.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Mittwoch 23.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Mittwoch 30.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Mittwoch 07.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Mittwoch 14.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Mittwoch 11.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Mittwoch 18.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Mittwoch 25.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Course Description:
In this seminar, we will take a thorough look at the EU’s foreign policy institutions, actors and processes, the EU’s relations with Africa, and theories and concepts helping us when carrying out analyses in those fields.
Methods:
• Reading of academic literature & critical discussion of the texts
• Presentations of students’ own research
• Discussions based on above mentioned presentations

Goals:
After attending the course, carrying out all assignments conscientiously and participating in an active manner, students should be able to
• approach and read academic literature in the above-mentioned thematic fields in a systematic and critical way
• describe and explain the workings of the EU’s institutions in the field of external policy
• give an overview of the EU’s relations with India, China and the US
• give an overview of as well as more detailed information on the EU’s relations with Africa
• describe and explain the covered theories and concepts and
• use those for the analysis of issues related to the EU’s external policies

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Tasks
Students are required to
1. attend classes, do the compulsory reading and be prepared for class as well as participate in the discussions. This counts for 5 % of the final grade.
2. deliver one short input presentation (as a group or individually – depending on the number of course participants) related to the required reading of the respective class unit and triggering as well as moderating the discussion in class. This counts for 10 % of the final grade. See also separate document with instructions.
3. give a very concise and critical oral summary of the reading covered, presentations held and issues raised in the class unit in the week before (has to be a class unit in which the student did not hold a presentation), elaborating on the relevance of the issues as well as relating those to the other presentations and readings (to be done by each student once per term, as a group or individually, depending on the number of course participants). This counts for 5 % of the final grade.
4. deliver one presentation of their own research on a topic of their choice (but related to the topics treated in the seminar). This counts for 20 % of the final grade.
5. act as discussant after another student’s presentation (i.e. giving constructive feedback consisting of comments on strong points and specific suggestions for improvement as well as asking questions) This counts for 10 % of the final grade.
6. deliver an outline of their term paper. This counts for 10 % of the final grade.
7. submit a term paper at the end of the term (4000 words, +/- 10 %) This counts for 40 % of the final grade. Deadline: 8th February 8:00 a.m. See also separate document with instructions.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Students are allowed to miss a maximum of two classes per term.
Attendance of the first class is mandatory! Students not attending the first class without notification and excuse as well as proof (e.g. doctor’s note) will be unsubscribed.

Students are required to submit ALL assignments and to stick to the given instructions in order to receive a positive grade. There will always be detailed instructions – students are supposed to read those carefully and to adhere to them.

Grading scale:
88-100 Excellent (1)
75-87 Good (2)
63-74 Satisfactory (3)
51-62 Sufficient (4)
0-50 Insufficient (5)

Prüfungsstoff

Literatur

The syllabus with details concerning the readings will be available on moodle in due time.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mo 10.10.2022 15:49