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Academic Year 2001/2002

The European Union
GOVT 106 FA

This First-Year Initiative seminar will introduce and explore the construction of a common and supranational Europe -- the European Union -- from its formation to the post-Cold War period. What are the possibilities of, and limits to, cooperation among the 15 sovereign states of Europe as they attempt to address old and new problems? Topics to be discussed include Europe between war and peace, approaches to regional integration, new institutions and decision making, elite and public opinion, European identity, political culture, domestic politics, international relations, and public policy. Designed to promote discussion and writing skills, the seminar will help students prepare themselves for more advanced coursework in European affairs and for participation in national European Union simulations.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm, short paper, oral presentation, final paper, electronic memos.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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