EVS130 Contemporary Processes in the EU

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Vratislav Havlík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Vladan Hodulák, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Hubert Smekal, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Zdeněk Sychra, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Markéta Pitrová, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 21. 2. 9:45–11:15 P21, Wed 7. 3. 9:45–11:15 P21, Wed 21. 3. 9:45–11:15 P21, Wed 28. 3. 9:45–11:15 P21, Wed 11. 4. 9:45–11:15 P21, Wed 25. 4. 9:45–11:15 P21
Prerequisites
The course is aimed at advanced students of bachelor's programme.
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 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The course is based on the discussion about the up-to-date issues of the European Union. At the end of the course, students should be able to understand the modern development of European integration process as well as the contemporary processes of the EU. Students are expected to actively participate in the discussion and to follow the EU related news.
Learning outcomes
Interpret events currently going on in the European Union.
Present arguments on a given topic.
Syllabus
  • 1. Opening session 2. Democratic backsliding in Central and Eastern Europe 3. The role of Visegrád in EU integration 4. Finishing the Economic and Monetary Union in the EU 5. The role of Germany in the EU 6. Brexit
Literature
  • EUobserver (http:://www.euobserver.com)
  • EurActive (http:://www.euractive.com)
  • EU News - RAPID (http://europa.eu.int/news/index_en.htm)
Teaching methods
Discussion, readings of the study materials, homeworks.
Assessment methods
The course is finished with a credit. To acquire a credit an obligatory attendance and an active participation in the course are necessary. Students are also asked to write five homeworks on a theme related to the chosen issue of contemporary processes in the EU.
Points assessment:
Activity 5 points, each homework 5 points. Max. 30 points. The treshold for passing the course are 20 points.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.
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