Jean Monnet Circle Seminar

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 globalisation and the process of European integration.

The course sessions take place in a hybrid formate on Fridays from 2pm – 5:15pm at ZAK, KIT students meet at KIT: Building 20.30, SR 0.016. EPICUR students join online.

Course language will be English.

The following topics will be introduced by experts from different universities and institutes
(Winter Term 2022/23):

04.11.2022	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

11.11.2022	Prof. Dr. Caroline Y. Robertson-von Trotha Europe meets the others – the others meet Europe Theories of identity and diversity Concepts of integration in European societies Cultural pluralism and multiculturalism in Europe Abstract

18.11.2022	Dr. Dr. Jesús Munoz Morcillo Europe and the Stars – Images, Narratives, and the Embodiment of a Cultural Vision Critical awareness-raising of Europe’s cultural identity Literary and visual traditions that shape the idea of Europe Continuities and transformations of European Symbols Abstract

25.11.2022	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

02.12.2022	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

09.12.2022	Julian Plottka Conference for the future What are the limits and the potential of the Conference on the Future of Europe? How does deliberative democracy on the supranational work? How does deliberative democracy on the supranational work? Abstract

16.12.2022	Prof. Dr. Joachim Schild The Resilience of the Eurozone in Times of Crisis Eurozone crisis 2010-12: management and reforms How to govern the Eurozone ? Governance-models compared Coping with a new challenge: the COVID-19-Pandemic 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 further information in the Jean Monnet Guidebook

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