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The EU in International Affairs (POLS90011)
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Overview
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This subject focuses on current debates on the European Union (EU) as an International Actor in foreign policy, diplomacy and trade. It introduces students to conceptual and analytical debates and public discourses on the EU's political development and external role. It examines the context of its current crisis. It scrutinizes divergent conceptions of the EU and its international role and 'actorness'. It examines globalisation's place in narratives of European Union development.The challenges of leadership and coherence in EU foreign policy are examined. It is expected that the value of interdisciplinary analysis will be illustrated. The EU's engagement with the US; MIddle East; the Asia Pascific and Austalia is examined.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- have an understanding of the contested nature of the European Union's role as an international actor;
- have a critical understanding of the EU's role in international trade;
- have an in-depth comprehension of the EU's global agenda;
- have an analytical knowledge of the EU's promotion of its governance norms;
- have achieved a critical evaluation of the place of human rights and democracy in the EU's international negotiations and agreements;
- have an ability to critically evaluate the European Union's Foreign, Defence and Security policies;
- have an understanding of the EU's relations with the United States and with the Asia Pacific, including Australia;
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- be able to demonstrate competence in critical, creative and theoretical thinking through essay writing, seminar discussion and presentations, conceptualising theoretical problems, forming judgements and arguments from conflicting evidence, and by critical analysis;
- be able to demonstrate proficiency in the application of selected methods of analysis of international politics;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the academic protocols of research and presentation.
Last updated: 3 December 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Politics and International Studies at Undergraduate level
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 December 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Policy Presentation and Individual Written Report
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Policy Brief
| Mid semester | 40% |
Final Research Essay
| During the examination period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 December 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject will run from 9am until 5pm on each scheduled day.
Last updated: 3 December 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of International Relations - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 December 2022