CJVTER Terminology of European Institutions

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Abigail Mokra, M.A. et M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Colin Kimbrell, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Trávníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Abigail Mokra, M.A. et M.A.
Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Plíšková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
CJVTER/01: Mon 16:00–17:40 U44, A. Mokra
CJVTER/02: Wed 18:00–19:40 U44, A. Mokra
Prerequisites
B1+ level of English
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with basic terminology related to the European Union, the European integration process, E.U. policies, institutions, political development, and history. Students will learn to engage this newfound vocabulary for use in both written and listening comprehension practice in their other courses of European studies, and in active conversation about their field of study.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should acquire the ability to identify, comprehend, and contextualize basic terminology in relation to the European Union and its institutions.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the European Union
  • 2. The European Union pre- and post-Brexit: Crisis as the “new normal?” Sources: Bratislava Declaration 2016; Rome Agenda 2018; European Global Strategy 2016; EU State of the Union 2018; White Paper on the Future of Europe: Reflections and scenarios for the EU27 by 2025; Gruyter, C. D. (2016, September 23). Habsburg Lessons for an Embattled EU. Retrieved from http://carnegieeurope.eu/2016/09/23/habsburg-lessons-for-embattled-eu-pub-64658
  • 3. The end of the liberal order in Europe Sources: ZIELONKA, J. 2013. The International System in Europe: Westphalian Anarchy or Medieval Chaos? Journal of European Integration, 35 (1), 1-18 ZIELONKA, J. 2013. European Foreign Policy and the Euro-crisis. RSCAS Working Paper, 23.
  • 4. Institutions and policy-making in the European Union Sources: Electronic Treaty Series 148 Council of Europe European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages Strasbourg, 5.XI.1992; 2013/0306 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Money Market Funds – Outcome of the European Parliament's first reading (Strasbourg, 3 to 6 April 2017); ROSAMOND, B. 2000. Theories of European Integration. Basingstoke: Palgrave
  • 5. EU member states at the United Nations Sources: SMITH, K. 2013. The European Union and the politics of legitimisation at the United Nations. European Foreign Affairs Review, 18 (1), 63-80.
Teaching methods
• reading and textual analysis • class discussions • continuous homework • written examinations • presentation skills
Assessment methods
This course is assessed according to portfolio assessment methodology, which is based on a continuous collection of partial outcomes based on the required level of CEFR. The recommended CEFR English language level for this course is B1+/B2. Your overall score will consist of a mark composed of:

  • Continuous work: homework, class attendance, discussion participation, and in-class work (50%)
  • A written exam (didactic test) (30%)
  • A presentation (20%)

    • Specific division of mark scoring:

  • Homework: 10 points
  • Discussions during class: 20 points
  • Summary of written academic article: 10 points
  • Summary of spoken lecture or material: 10 points
  • Presentation: 20 points
  • Exam: 30 points
  • Total: 100 points

    • The passing limit is 70%. Should you not pass this limit in the continuous work, you will not be allowed to sit the exam. You are allowed to retake the written part twice. You can miss two classes altogether (the first class of the semester does not count); however, you are expected to always come prepared, i.e. have your homework and/or text analysis ready. Unprepared attendance will be marked as an absence.


    Grading Scale:

  • 100-95 A
  • 94-89 B
  • 88-82 C
  • 81-76 D
  • 75-70 E
    • Language of instruction
    English
    Further Comments
    The course is taught each semester.
    The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
    • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2019, recent)
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