JEAN MONNET MODULE ON EU DIPLOMACY:
INSTRUMENTS AND POLICIES
Course Information
Course number: EUR405a
Department: Politics and European Studies
Course Meeting days: Monday and Thursday
Course Meeting Time: 14.15-15.35
Course Meeting Place: BAC 102
Prerequisites: EUR 212: Introduction to European Integration
Instructor Information
Jean F. Crombois
Office: AUBG main building, room 212 (ext: 432)
Office hours: T. 10-12, F. 10.00-12.00 or by appointment
Email: jcrombois@aubg.edu
Course website : Canvas and Website (under construction)
Department of Politics and European Studies Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1431055950453208/
Course description
The course explores, both theoretically and empirically, the increasingly assertive presence of the European Union as a diplomatic actor. The course is divided in four main parts. The first part addresses EU diplomacy and foreign policy in 21st century from its theoretical and decision, legal and institutional dimensions. The second part addresses the different policies in which EU develops its diplomatic activities such as economic diplomacy, trade diplomacy, human rights, energy and climate change. The third part addresses the different instruments used by EU diplomacy such as partnership instruments, instruments for peace and stability, sanctions, and elections observation missions. The fourth part discusses EU diplomatic in multilateral fora such as the UN, the WTO, the Word Bank/IMF and NATO as
well as in bilateral relations with an emphasis on the Eastern partnership countries, Russia and Turkey. The course put an important emphasis on the use of primary EU documents related to EU diplomacy
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
1) Demonstrate a general knowledge of the different aspects of EU diplomacy;
2) Identify and critically assess cases of European diplomatic actions;
3) Master the use of primary documents related to EU diplomacy.
- Lectures
- Group discussions on EU Documents
The lectures aim to provide an overview of the relevant topics. The seminars aim to open
up discussions on primary documents and their application to different cases. For the
discussions, students will be required to prepare oral and/or written presentations.
Students are also encouraged to form their own study groups.
Assessments
Assessment is conducted through course participation, presentations, and written examination, with an emphasis on independent and critical thinking Students will also be asked to contribute to the website of the course by posting two blog entries (1000 words) on the website of the course.
Grading
2 Midterm Exams: 35% each of final grade
2 blog entries on issue related to EU Diplomacy (1500 words, each): 20% of final grade
Class Participation: 10% of final grade
Lecture Topics and Schedule