Universität Wien

210074 SE BAK11: European Union and Europeanisation (2024S)

The EU external relations in the Mediterranean

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 15.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 22.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 12.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 19.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 26.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 03.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 10.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 17.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 24.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 31.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 07.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 14.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 21.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 28.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course critically analyses the European Union's foreign policy in light of recent significant events, such as the war in Ukraine or Covid-19, which have profoundly impacted the EU's approach to global affairs. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic and complex nature of the EU's foreign policy, specifically focusing on the Mediterranean region. This focus will allow students to explore the EU's strategic interests, diplomatic engagements, and policy initiatives in the Mediterranean, understanding how, on the one hand, this region's complex dynamics significantly shape the EU's external actions and how, on the other, the EU´s external action shapes regional dynamics.
The course will also explore theoretical developments that help explain these foreign policy shifts and the interplay between foreign policy and other policy realms, such as trade, migration, and the environment. Central to this course is also the identification and analysis of the main actors and institutions responsible for crafting the EU's foreign policy. We will explore the roles and interrelations of various EU bodies in steering foreign policy decisions, including the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Council, the EEAS, and the EU member states. The course will also highlight how these actors interact with global partners and international organizations, shaping the EU's response to international crises and its approach to global diplomacy.

Assessment and permitted materials

• This course has a seminar format. Students are required to actively participate in the class debate.
• Regular attendance is mandatory. 2 missing classes are allowed.
• Deadlines for the assignments are compulsory. Late submission of the assignments will result in a negative grade (-0,5 grade per day of delay). Non-submission of the assignment will result in the course failure.
• Assignments must be submitted only through Moodle. Submission via email is an exceptional alternative if the Moodle platform does not work.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Final Essay (5000 words) 50%
Weekly assignments (50%)

Weekly assignments:
• Written answers to questions related to the readings ahead of classes indicated in the syllabus.
• Comparative country report on EU relations with North African countries or Sub-Saharan countries including key agreements, key events and sources of tensions, key critical junctures, and status of negotiations.
• 2-pages literature review: summary of the main topics/arguments discussed during the course including the identification of possible topics to be developed in a research paper. Deadline

Final essay: 5000-word research paper.

Examination topics

The key areas of assessment will include:
Knowledge of Theories: Students must demonstrate a good understanding of the theoretical frameworks that underpin EU foreign policy-making.
Understanding of Key Actors and Facts: A comprehensive knowledge of the main actors and institutions involved in EU foreign policy-making. Students should also be familiar with significant facts and developments that have shaped the EU's foreign policy.
Critical Analysis of Events and Policy Developments: Students are expected to critically analyze recent events and their impact on the EU's foreign policy. This includes evaluating policy developments and their implications for the EU in the global arena.
Writing a Short Scientific Text: The ability to write concisely and effectively is crucial. Students must demonstrate the capacity to produce a short scientific text (suitable for a Bachelor course) that is well-structured, clearly argued, and based on scientifically relevant sources.
Critical Discussion and Presentation Skills: Students should be able to critically discuss EU foreign policy topics in front of a small audience. This involves presenting arguments coherently, engaging with different viewpoints, and backing claims with evidence.
Use of Scientifically Relevant Sources: In both written and oral assessments, students must show the ability to identify, use and reference scientifically relevant sources appropriately.

Reading list

Edwards, G. (2017). Engaging the world: the European Union and the Processes of International Relations. In Hill, C., Smith, M. and Vanhoonacker, S. (eds). International relations and the European Union. Third Edition. Oxford University Press. Pp. 44-72.
Vanhoonacker, S. and Pomorska, K. (2017). The institutional framework, in Hill, C. Smith, M. and Vanhoonacker, S. (eds.) International Relations and the European Union, third edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press; pp.98-122.
Bicchi, F. (2006) ´The European Origins of Euro- Mediterranean Practices´, in Adler, Emanuel; Bicchi, Federica; Crawford, Beverly and Del Sarto, Raffaella (eds.) The Convergence of Civilizations: Constructing a Mediterranean Region. (Toronto: University of Toronto Press); pp. 137-167.

Additional literature will be provided during the first unit of the course and the list will be uploaded on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

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