Modulets indhold, forløb og pædagogik

The objectives are to provide students with theoretical and factual knowledge about EU’s foreign policy (understood in a broad sense) and its impact both on the Member States, neighbouring states, regions, as well as globally -- including international organizations and to provide students with an in-depth insight into the institutions of the EU and the decision-making processes in relation to external policies, including its impact on the member states’ foreign and security policies.

The module will discuss the historical development  of the EU’s Foreign Policy. It will introduce relevant concepts and theories as well as the decision-making procedures, actors and institutions. In addition, a number of concrete policy-areas will be highlighted.

Læringsmål

Viden

• possess factual knowledge of theories and practices within the field of the external role of the EU and are able to reflect on these on a scientific basis
• possess knowledge and understanding of themes within the field of the external role of the EU and various approaches to the study of these.

Færdigheder

• can apply their knowledge within the module’s subject areas to choose theories that serve the analytical purpose, and at the same time remain critical to these theories.

Kompetencer

• can reflect and argue on the basis of scientific knowledge.
• are able to use and combine theory and empirical data to analyze concrete questions and
• can independently to take responsibility for their own further academic development.

Undervisningsform

The module consists of lectures and seminars, exercises and student contributions.

Omfang og forventet arbejdsindsats

5 ECTS

Eksamen

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