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210064 SE BAK11: European Union and Europeanisation (2022W)
The EU’s foreign policy with a special focus on EU - Africa relations
Continuous assessment of course work
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Studierende, die der ersten Einheit unentschuldigt fernbleiben, verlieren ihren Platz in der Lehrveranstaltung.Achten Sie auf die Einhaltung der Standards guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis und die korrekte Anwendung der Techniken wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens und Schreibens.
Plagiierte und erschlichene Teilleistungen führen zur Nichtbewertung der Lehrveranstaltung (Eintragung eines 'X' im Sammelzeugnis).
Die Lehrveranstaltungsleitung kann Studierende zu einem notenrelevanten Gespräch über erbrachte Teilleistungen einladen.
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 05.09.2022 08:00 to Mo 19.09.2022 08:00
- Registration is open from We 21.09.2022 08:00 to Tu 27.09.2022 08:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 24.10.2022 23:59
Details
max. 50 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 12.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 19.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 09.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 16.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 23.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 30.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 07.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 14.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 11.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 18.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 25.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
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.
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.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
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)
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)
Examination topics
Reading list
The syllabus with details concerning the readings will be available on moodle in due time.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Mo 10.10.2022 15:49
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 presentationsGoals:
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