EVSb2030 Contemporary Processes in the EU

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Vratislav Havlík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Monika Brusenbauch Meislová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
prof. PhDr. Vít Hloušek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vladan Hodulák, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Juzová (seminar tutor)
doc. PhDr. Markéta Pitrová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Vratislav Havlík, 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 18:00–19:40 U32
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! EVS130 Contemporary EU && !NOW( EVS130 Contemporary EU ) && (!SEMESTR(1) && !SEMESTR(2))
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: 2/30, only registered: 1/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 12 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
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 - 3.3. 2. Evaluation of Angela Merkel´ governance 10.3. 3. EP elections and the "Spitzenkandidaten" - 17.3. 4. Brexit - 24.3. 5. Covid and its impact on the EU - 31.3. 6. Protecting EU common values within the member states - 14.4. 7. Orbán governance and the question of "illiberal democracy"- 28.4. 8. EU enlargement and the Western Balkan - 12.5.
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 seven homeworks on a theme related to the chosen issue of contemporary processes in the EU.
Points assessment:
Each homework 5 points. Max. 35 points. The treshold for passing the course are 21 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 Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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