210141 SE EC: The EU and Global Governance (2022W)
(engl.)
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).
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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. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 19.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 09.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 16.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 23.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 30.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 07.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 14.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 11.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 18.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
- Wednesday 25.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 (S1), NIG 2. Stock
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Students are expected to participate actively and have prepared the required readings. The grade is based on (a) a presentation and discussion moderation (25%), (b) group work (25%), and (c) a take-home exam (50%).
In detail, this comprises:
• One short input presentation (max. 5 mins per person), including the development of a discussion question and discussion moderation (25%).
o Presentations should engage with the text rather than summarize it. Stick to a very brief three-sentence summary of the main argument and then relate it to an empirical example or a contrasting argument not extensively discussed in the text. You may draw on additional literature from the further reading, juxtapose the argument to a reading from a different week, or refer to an empirical example, such as a policy proposal or newspaper article on recent events. You may also stage a pro/con debate. You either need to produce a short PowerPoint presentation or another form of visual aid (handout, chart etc.). You can work together or alone for the presentation, but the development of the discussion questions and moderation must be done together. Please arrange with the other presenters for that week and post your discussion questions (2 to a max. of 3 per group) on Moodle the day before class (until 6pm).
• Group work (25%, deadline 11 December, 23.59pm) focusing on a current political challenge concerning EU borders incl. a peer review of another group’s project outline (2,000-2,500 words, depending on group size).
• A take-home exam (50%) at the end of the semester (Start: 2 February 12 noon, End: 5 February 12 noon, 2,500 words with 10% tolerance). The exam will consist of several questions from which you must choose and answer only two. Compared to in-class exams, there are higher expectations for argument, structure, and referencing, but, compared to seminar papers, I do not expect the same diligence, originality, and outside readings. Yet, it is important to make an argument that is based on the literature and present some empirical examples to back up your argument. We will discuss questions and what to do in case of (technical) difficulties before.
In detail, this comprises:
• One short input presentation (max. 5 mins per person), including the development of a discussion question and discussion moderation (25%).
o Presentations should engage with the text rather than summarize it. Stick to a very brief three-sentence summary of the main argument and then relate it to an empirical example or a contrasting argument not extensively discussed in the text. You may draw on additional literature from the further reading, juxtapose the argument to a reading from a different week, or refer to an empirical example, such as a policy proposal or newspaper article on recent events. You may also stage a pro/con debate. You either need to produce a short PowerPoint presentation or another form of visual aid (handout, chart etc.). You can work together or alone for the presentation, but the development of the discussion questions and moderation must be done together. Please arrange with the other presenters for that week and post your discussion questions (2 to a max. of 3 per group) on Moodle the day before class (until 6pm).
• Group work (25%, deadline 11 December, 23.59pm) focusing on a current political challenge concerning EU borders incl. a peer review of another group’s project outline (2,000-2,500 words, depending on group size).
• A take-home exam (50%) at the end of the semester (Start: 2 February 12 noon, End: 5 February 12 noon, 2,500 words with 10% tolerance). The exam will consist of several questions from which you must choose and answer only two. Compared to in-class exams, there are higher expectations for argument, structure, and referencing, but, compared to seminar papers, I do not expect the same diligence, originality, and outside readings. Yet, it is important to make an argument that is based on the literature and present some empirical examples to back up your argument. We will discuss questions and what to do in case of (technical) difficulties before.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Delivery and a passing grade for all partial assignments is mandatory for a positive grade. Late assignments without an extension will be subject to an increasing deduction of points (1 per day no a 15-point scale).
For the take home exam, you are allowed to consult course and non-course material. Coordination with other students is not allowed.Assignments must be handed in on time and respect the standards of good scientific practice. Guidelines by the university on the correct use of literature can be found here (unfortunately only in German): https://politikwissenschaft.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/i_politikwissenschaft/SPL/Richtlinien_fuer_die_korrekte_Zitation-Stand_Jaenner_2020.pdf
You may use whatever citation style works best for you, as long as it is consistent. I recommend using APA, because it is simple. Helpful guidelines, including on biased language, academic writing, and citations, can also be found on the APA Style Blog: https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/basics-7e-tutorial
It is strongly recommended to use a literature management software, such as Citavi, Endnote, or Zotero. In-text citations and bibliography will be automatically updated according to the chosen style (please still always check and correct the reference section). Writing tips can also be found on https://ctl.univie.ac.at/services-zur-qualitaet-von-studien/wissenschaftliches-schreiben/academic-writing-in-english/
Please also check out the university’s CTL - Center for Teaching and Learning, which has helpful writing support, including individual feedback sessions: https://ctl.univie.ac.at/services-zur-qualitaet-von-studien/wissenschaftliches-schreiben/digitale-angebote-fuer-studierende/ (website is mostly in German, but there are English options).
For the take home exam, you are allowed to consult course and non-course material. Coordination with other students is not allowed.Assignments must be handed in on time and respect the standards of good scientific practice. Guidelines by the university on the correct use of literature can be found here (unfortunately only in German): https://politikwissenschaft.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/i_politikwissenschaft/SPL/Richtlinien_fuer_die_korrekte_Zitation-Stand_Jaenner_2020.pdf
You may use whatever citation style works best for you, as long as it is consistent. I recommend using APA, because it is simple. Helpful guidelines, including on biased language, academic writing, and citations, can also be found on the APA Style Blog: https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/basics-7e-tutorial
It is strongly recommended to use a literature management software, such as Citavi, Endnote, or Zotero. In-text citations and bibliography will be automatically updated according to the chosen style (please still always check and correct the reference section). Writing tips can also be found on https://ctl.univie.ac.at/services-zur-qualitaet-von-studien/wissenschaftliches-schreiben/academic-writing-in-english/
Please also check out the university’s CTL - Center for Teaching and Learning, which has helpful writing support, including individual feedback sessions: https://ctl.univie.ac.at/services-zur-qualitaet-von-studien/wissenschaftliches-schreiben/digitale-angebote-fuer-studierende/ (website is mostly in German, but there are English options).
Examination topics
Students are expected to engage with the seminar literature and draw on additional sources from independent research focusing on
• the EU as a global power
• the (liberal) global order and the role of borders
• geopolitics and postcolonialism
• the EU as a global power
• the (liberal) global order and the role of borders
• geopolitics and postcolonialism
Reading list
All required readings are available electronically through the library via https://usearch.uaccess.univie.ac.at/. If you still have trouble accessing any literature, feel free to get in touch or post in the forum on Moodle. If you ever get stuck, this volume is a good starting point to further look into concepts or issues you might be having questions about:Smith, Owens, P., & Baylis, J. (2019). Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. Oxford University Press.Barnett, M., & Duvall, R. (2005). Power in international politics. International Organization, 59(1), 39–75.
Bhambra, G. K. (2022). A Decolonial Project for Europe. JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies.
Bradford, A. (2020). The Brussels effect: How the European Union rules the world. Oxford University Press.
Lavery, S., & Schmid, D. (2021). European Integration and the New Global Disorder*. JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies.
Schimmelfennig, F. (2021). Rebordering Europe: External boundaries and integration in the European Union. Journal of European Public Policy, 28(3), 311–330.
Bhambra, G. K. (2022). A Decolonial Project for Europe. JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies.
Bradford, A. (2020). The Brussels effect: How the European Union rules the world. Oxford University Press.
Lavery, S., & Schmid, D. (2021). European Integration and the New Global Disorder*. JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies.
Schimmelfennig, F. (2021). Rebordering Europe: External boundaries and integration in the European Union. Journal of European Public Policy, 28(3), 311–330.
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Last modified: Fr 23.09.2022 12:09
In three phases, we will identify and analyse the main manifestations and challenges of the EU’s global power.
First, we will introduce and discuss central concepts, such as global governance, international authority, and power. Second, we will explore developments of the EU’s role in the global context, including on digital governance and environmental protection. Third, we will zoom in on challenges to the liberal order focusing both on internal and external processes of politicization and contestation.
This seminar explores diverse theoretical perspectives, combining insights on from European Studies with literature from International Relations.Learning OutcomesThe course aims to introduce students to central dimensions of the EU’s power in the global order. It further provides students with the conceptual tools and analytic skills to pursue their own projects regarding the EU and global governance.
At the end of the course, students should be able to
• identify and describe the main sources, manifestations, and challenges of the EU’s exercise of global power;
• summarize and critically assess the strengths and weakness of theoretical approaches that grasp the concept of European actorness, the position of the EU in global governance, and its relationship to global order;
• apply the insights they gained from these approaches to empirical phenomena in global governance and identify potential political, legal, and social consequences.PrerequisitesStudents need no prior knowledge of academic debates on the EU as a global actor. A general interest in the topic, basic English language skills, and a broad familiarity with the European Union are sufficient.