Universität Wien

210170 SE BAK15 East European Studies (2024S)

The EU Easter expansion 2.0

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

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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 22.03. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Friday 12.04. 08:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Friday 26.04. 08:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Saturday 27.04. 08:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
  • Friday 24.05. 08:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 had far-reaching consequences that extended well beyond the post-Soviet space. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared a fundamental "Zeitenwende," and the European Union remained relatively united against the Russian aggressor for an extended period. The altered geopolitical situation also brought a new dynamic to EU enlargement policy: in June 2022, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova were granted candidate status. In December 2022, Bosnia and Herzegovina followed suit, and in December 2023, Georgia also attained this status, bringing the total number of candidate countries to nine. Additionally, Kosovo applied for membership in December 2022.
The course aims to academically comprehend this new situation of EU enlargement and shed light on it from the perspectives of various stakeholders. This involves establishing the fundamentals of EU enlargement debates and drawing comparisons with the previous EU Eastern enlargement (2004, 2007, and 2013). Another focus is on the current state of accession negotiations and the democratic developments in candidate countries. In the final stage of the course, the extensive implications of an EU with potentially around 35 members will be discussed. Due to the topicality of the subject, the course will also address current developments occurring during the course. The readings will primarily consist of English-language scholarly sources, supplemented by primary sources such as EU documents or speeches, which will be read and discussed.

Assessment and permitted materials

At the center of the seminar is the interactive discussion of mandatory texts and current developments in enlargement policy, requiring attentive literature reading and proficient English skills (as most texts are written in English). Various discussion formats, including Fishbowl, panel discussions, and small groups, are employed.

To successfully complete the seminar, regular attendance (no missed sessions as the classes are conducted in block format), preparation of mandatory readings, and active participation in discussions are essential. The assessment comprises four components: three written assignments (50%, approximately 1000 words), two short reviews of the written assignments of other students (10%, approximately 300 words), a take-home exam (30%), and oral participation (10%).

The written assignments aim to assess the understanding of mandatory readings and improve the ability to compose one's own scholarly texts. The reviews are intended to enhance the ability to provide constructive feedback. The take-home exam is conducted after the first half of the course and serves to review the material covered up to that point.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

All four assessments (reviews, written task, take-home exam, oral performance) must be evaluated positively to pass the seminar. Since the course is conducted in a block format, no missed sessions are allowed.

The course instructor may decide on a case-by-case basis whether a discussion about the work is necessary. The discussion is relevant to the grade and must be documented (exam protocol). If, during the discussion, it is revealed that the student cannot provide sufficient information about the content of the written contribution, the seminar paper (partial achievement) is to be evaluated negatively. If the student admits that the work was not self-written, the course is to be evaluated with an "X" ("Non-assessment due to unauthorized aids").

Plagiarism is the deliberate and unlawful adoption of someone else's intellectual property; the author uses someone else's works, in whole or in part, in their own work without indicating the source. The plagiarism detection software 'Turnitin' from the University of Vienna is used to check final papers. A plagiarism is marked with an 'X' in the diploma supplement and accompanied by the following note. Unassessed and invalid examinations: According to § 74, the assessment of an examination is to be declared invalid if this assessment or the registration for this examination was obtained by deception (N). According to § 13 (7) of the study law statute part of the University of Vienna, examinations in which unauthorized aids are taken or used are not to be assessed (X).

Examination topics

Compulsory reading, slides from the course instructor, and discussions in the course.

Reading list

Bélanger, M.-E., & Schimmelfennig, F. (2021). Politicization and rebordering in EU enlargement: Membership discourses in European parliaments. Journal of European Public Policy, 28(3), 407–426.
Blauberger, M., & Van Hüllen, V. (2021). Conditionality of EU funds: An instrument to enforce EU fundamental values? Journal of European Integration, 43(1), 1–16.
Džankić, J., Kacarska, S., & Keil, S. (2023). A year later, war in Ukraine and Western Balkan (geo)politics. Publications Office, European University Institute.
Fouéré, E. (2022). Can the war in Ukraine revive the EU’s enlargement agenda for the Western Balkans? CEPS Policy Insights, No 2022-11 / March 2022.
Kelemen, R. D., Menon, A., & Slapin, J. (2014). Wider and deeper? Enlargement and integration in the European Union. Journal of European Public Policy, 21(5), 647–663.
Petrov, R. (2023). Applying for EU Membership in Time of War: “Accession through War” of Ukraine. Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI).
Petrovic, M., & Tzifakis, N. (2021). A geopolitical turn to EU enlargement, or another postponement? An introduction. Journal of Contemporary European Studies, 29(2), 157–168.
Sapir, A. (2022). Ukraine and the EU: Enlargement at a New Crossroads. Intereconomics, 57(4), 213–217.
Spöri, T., Eilers, N., Eichhorn, J., Cvijić, S., Emini, D., & Stefanović, M. (2022): Strict, Fair and More Open Towards EU Enlargement! Dutch Public Opinion on EU Membership of the Western Balkans. Research report by d|part, EFB & BiEPAG.
Taydas, Z., & Kentmen-Cin, C. (2017). Who Is Afraid of EU Enlargement? A Multilevel Comparative Analysis. Political Research Quarterly, 70(3), 604–617.
Toshkov, D., Kortenska, E., Dimitrova, A., & Fagan, A. (n.d.). The ‘Old’ and the ‘New’ Europeans: Analyses of Public Opinion on EU Enlargement in Review.
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