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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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The aim of this course is to examine the structure, actors, decision-making processes, and instruments of the European Union's foreign policy. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to analyze the EU’s role in international relations and the impact of its foreign policy on member states and the global system.
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Course Content
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This course mainly includes: (1) an overview of the different political and economic integration steps, (2) an overview of the EU s enlargement steps, (3) an analysis of the positions and interests of the main actors in the integration processes, (4) the political action, (5) An overview of key EU institutions, (6) An analysis of their competence and influence in policy areas such as the Single Market, Common Agricultural Policy, Trade Policy, Common Foreign and Security Policy and Enlargement.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Lectures
Analysis of academic articles and policy reports
Case studies
Group presentations
Discussions and written assignments
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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