European Politics: The European Union
Fall & Spring
| 3 credits
| Core course
| Study Tour:
Southern Denmark-Northern Germany
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Brussels
Majors:
International Relations
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Political Science
The European Union has been called an Unidentified Political Object (UPO) because it is not a state but it is more powerful than any other international organization. This course offers a broad study of the EU, including historical development, governing institutions, political processes and major policies. Students will participate in a Simulation European Union Game (the SIM GAME) and must negotiate for a EU resolution that most benefits their country.
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Prerequisites
Two university-level Political Science courses, with at least one focusing on either International Relations or Comparative Politics.
Field Studies
- Danish Foreign Ministry
- This field study is designed to present you with an introduction to European Union policy: Between activism and scepticism - and the role of the Foreign Ministry in the Danish and EU decision-making process.
- European Affairs Committee of the Folketing
- This presentation and discussion to the parliamentary control of the Danish government's policy in the EU and role of the European Affairs Committee and national parliaments in the EU will provide you with a greater understanding of international and comparative politics.
Instructors
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Jacob Buksti
Cand.mag. (Political Science and Contemporary History, University of Aarhus, 1972). Member of Parliament for the Social Democrats, 1994-2005. Minister for Transport, 2000-2001. Party Spokesman on Taxes and Fiscal Affairs, 2001-2005. With DIS since 2003.
