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851-0570-00L 3 Credits DS , MSC D-GESS
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The External Relations of the European Union

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Frank Schimmelfennig
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Abstract

This course is an advanced-level seminar covering the external relations of the EU in various policy areas and towards different groups of non-member states.

Content

This course is an advanced-level seminar covering the external relations of the EU in various policy areas and towards different groups of non-member states. Starting with a discussion of competing conceptualizations of the EU's actorness and foreign policy roles, it deals with EU trade, development, environmental, security and democracy promotion policies and analyzes EU enlargement as well as relations with Switzerland, the European Economic Area, the Western Balkans and the European Neighborhood.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DS , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar The External Relations of the European Union
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (HG G 26.3)
2 h weekly

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