Universität Wien

210134 SE M9b/: SE Eastern Europe (2013S)

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

The language of instruction for this course is English.

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).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 14.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 21.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 11.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 18.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 25.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 02.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 16.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 23.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 06.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 13.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 20.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
  • Thursday 27.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course focuses extensively on various aspects of the relationship between the Central and East European countries and the European Union.

The course is divided in two main parts. The first part examines the political, economic and social changes that the EU accession process and EU membership brought about in Central and Eastern European countries. In specific, we explore topics such as the declining power of conditionality, the rise of Euroskepticism, EU support for regional development, etc.

The second part of the course explores whether and how Eastern Enlargement has transformed the European Union. Some of the questions posed in this part are: Do we see an enduring East-West divide in terms of coalition formations or are the positions of new member states absorbed along the lines of existing cleavages? Has Eastern enlargement led to slowdown or even deadlock in decision-making as originally anticipated? What are the consequences of shifting the EU's external borders?

Assessment and permitted materials

- Research essay (40%)
- Presentation in class (30%)
- Participation in discussions in class and attendance (30%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students learn about the milestones in the process of Eastern enlargement and develop an in-depth understanding of its complexity. The unique focus of the course on examining the mutual adaptation processes between the Central and Eastern European countries and the EU provides students with a balanced and well-rounded knowledge on the subject.

Examination topics

Reading list

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Eine nachträgliche Anmeldung ist NICHT möglich.

Anwesenheitspflicht in der ersten LV-Einheit: Studierenden, die der ersten Einheit unentschuldigt fern bleiben, verlieren ihren Platz in der Lehrveranstaltung, und Studierende von der Warteliste können nachrücken.

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