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Europäischen Union

The Jean Monnet Circle Seminar „European Integration and Institutional Studies“ offers a basic introduction into the social, political, cultural and economical developments of Europe – especially in the context of globalization and the process of European integration.

The course sessions take place on Fridays from 2pm – 5:15pm.

Venue: Building 20.30, Room 0.016

Course language will be English.

The following topics will be introduced by experts from different universities and institutes
(Winter Term 2019/20):

25.10.19	Prof. Dr. Dirk Wentzel Europe Seen From Outside. Europe and Its Role in the World Europe´s role as an actor in international politics The specific character of Europe in comparison to other supra-national institutions and co-operations International peace and conflicts Abstract

01.11.19	Public Holiday

15.11.19	Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Schütt Europe and Her Stories – Aspects of current narratives concerning the History of Present Europe The more recent history of the European continent European Union as a part of that continent Critical view on European affairs in historic and modern narrations Abstract

22.11.19	Julian Plottka The Future of the European Union after the European Elections European crises and political responses European elections and their consequences The EU Commission’s scenarios for the EU future Abstract

29.11.19	Prof. Dr. Monika Oberle The European Union. Institutional Design, Democratic Deficit and Options of Reform Competencies and legislative procedures of the EU Treaty of Lisbon as an alternative to a European Constitution European Commission, Council, Parliament, and Court Abstract

06.12.19	Prof. Dr. Caroline Y. Robertson-von Trotha Identity and Diversity. Unity in Diversity as a European Vision Theories of identity and diversity Concepts of integration in European societies Cultural pluralism and multiculturalism in Europe Abstract

13.12.19	Prof. Dr. Dirk Wentzel Economic Aspects of European Integration The development of EU’s economic integration since 1950 Consequences of the monetary union of the EU The future of the EU’s economic integration with respect to disintegrative movements and public opinions Abstract
Re-scheduled session 10.01.2020	Dr. Ingo Bott Law within the European Union; Human Rights Judicial organs in the European Union Normative groundwork of the European Union Human Rights and European Integration Abstract

Formal Requirements, ECTS and Academic Performance

Participation in all lectures of the Circle Seminar is obligatory.
Credits can be received through a paper which deepens the topic of one lecture (in agreement with the respective lecturer).
2 ECTS credits can be acquired through active participation and preparation of the seminar.
3 ECTS credits can be acquired through a scientific paper (of 4 to 5 pages or 12.000 to 15.000 characters) elaborating on the assigned topic within 4 weeks after the respective lecture date.
4 ECTS credits can be acquired through a scientific paper (of 8 to 10 pages or 24.000 to 30.000 characters) elaborating on the assigned topic within 6 weeks after the respective lecture date.
5 ECTS credits can be acquired through a scientific paper (of 10 to 15 pages or 30.000 to 45.000 characters) elaborating on the assigned topic within 6 weeks after the respective lecture date.
6 ECTS credits can be acquired through a scientific paper (of 15 to 20 pages or 45.000 to 60.000 characters) elaborating on the assigned topic within 6 weeks after the respective lecture

All abstracts and furhter information in the Jean Monnet Guidebook

Further Information

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Jean Monnet Circle Seminar

01.11.19

Public Holiday