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75845-01 - Seminar: Die Europäische Union und darüber hinaus: Regionale Integration verstehen (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Elena Frech (elena.frech@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course dives into the world of regional powerhouses and discovers what makes them tick! It offers a dynamic introduction to the European Union (EU) alongside other major regional organisations in Africa, the Middle East, South America, Asia, and the Pacific. In the course we will explore the key theories behind regional integration and gain the tools to analyse how these regional (political) organizations operate and evolve. By comparing the EU with influential regional international organisations like the ASEAN, the African Union, the Arab League, and MERCOSUR, the participants will uncover the political and economic forces, preconditions and institutions that shape regional cooperation across the globe. Students will understand why regions integrate differently and what regionalisation means for the future of global collaboration! 5 Termine + day trip (Datum TBA) o 25.2.2025 16-18 Uhr – Online (2st) o 25.3.2025 16-20 Uhr – vor Ort o 1.4.2025 Ausflug (ganztägig, also 8-18 Uhr) nach Straßburg zur EU o 8.4.2025 16-20 Uhr – vor Ort o 6.5.2025 16-20 Uhr – vor Ort o 27.5.2025 16-20 Uhr – vor Ort |
| Learning objectives | - Develop a theoretical understanding: gain a solid grasp of key theories explaining why and how regions integrate politically and economically. Gain the ability to apply the theories to real-world examples, providing a better understanding. - Analyse the EU and other regional organisations: Get to know the major regional powerhouses world-wide and develop the ability to critically analyse the structure, purpose, and functioning of these major regional organizations such as the EU, ASEAN, African Union, Arab League, and MERCOSUR. - Build a broader perspective: develop an understanding for diverse forms of regional cooperation, from economic unions to political alliances, and what drives these variations. Broaden your understanding of global governance by studying how regions collaborate to address shared challenges and opportunities. |
| Bibliography | Literatur Leistungsüberprüfung: (siehe Syllabus bzw. eigene Literaturrecherche) Vorbereitende Literatur: o Boerzel, Tanja and Risse, Thomas (2016) The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Regionalism}, Oxford: Oxford University Press. o Cini, Michelle and Perez-Solozano Borragan, Nieves (2010) European Union Politics, 3th edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press. o Soederbaum, Fredrik (2016) Rethinking Regionalism, 1st edition, New York: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| Comments | Attention: All Seminars will be graded in the Department of Political Science. Grading scale 6.0 to 1.0, whereupon 4.0 is a pass. The number of participants will be limited. The places are assigned according to date of enrollment and subject of study. Priority will be given to students of Political Science. - Hinweis/Note: Zusätzlich zu den 5 Sitzungsterminen wird es noch eine ganztägige Ausflug nach Strassbourg ins Europaparlament geben. Kosten sind selbst zu tragen. Termin steht noch nicht fest./ In addition to the 5 sessions, there will be a full-day trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Costs are to be paid by the participants. Date not yet fixed. |
| Admission requirements | Attention: All Seminars will be graded in the Department of Political Science. Grading scale 6.0 to 1.0, whereupon 4.0 is a pass. The number of participants will be limited. The places are assigned according to date of enrollment and subject of study. Priority will be given to students of Political Science. - Hinweis/Note: Zusätzlich zu den 5 Sitzungsterminen wird es noch eine ganztägige Ausflug nach Strassbourg ins Europaparlament geben. Kosten sind selbst zu tragen. Termin steht noch nicht fest./ In addition to the 5 sessions, there will be a full-day trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Costs are to be paid by the participants. Date not yet fixed. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 16.15-20.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 25.02.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 25.03.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Tuesday 01.04.2025 | 08.00-18.00 | Ausflug (ganztägig, also 8-18 Uhr) nach Straßburg zur EU |
| Tuesday 08.04.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Tuesday 06.05.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Tuesday 27.05.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Modules |
Modul: Erweiterung Gesellschaftswissenschaften B.A. (Bachelor's degree subject: Political Science) Modul: Regionaler Fokus B.A. (Bachelor's degree subject: Political Science) Modul: Vertiefung Politikwissenschaft B.A. (Bachelor's degree subject: Political Science) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Benotung auf Basis der Mitarbeit, der Präsentation eines Themas während der Sitzungen und fünf (schriftlichen) Analysen (zu den einzelnen Sitzungen). Präsentationen können auf Deutsch gehalten werden./ Attendance of the course, student presentation and five short (written) analyses. Presentations can be given in German. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Politikwissenschaft |