A non-refundable programme fee, in addition to the tuition fee, is applicable. The programme fee, which includes the social programme, is to be paid within one week after registration at the latest, along with the tuition fee.
Students from different countries, academic levels, and backgrounds who are generally interested in European integration will benefit from each other in an intercultural and interdisciplinary learning process. Former classes have consisted of regular students and practitioners such as civil servants, communication experts, young politicians, and even members of parliaments.
The course does not require special knowledge about European politics, law, history, or culture, but participants should be interested in more than just their field of specialisation. In-class participation, especially in the discussions with experts, is essential for achieving success in the course and plays an important role in grading.
Please visit our website (www.fubis.org) for an overview of all courses offered and for possible updates to the course programme.
Get to know the course instructor, Dr Ulrich Brückner, on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/eiyJ8NaKO_8
About this course
The course will introduce the basics of the European Union and describe and explain the processes of widening and deepening of this unique political entity. It will provide an overview of European Union history, its evolution in economic and political terms, and its institutional structure up to the present day.
Internal politics and policies, such as the decision-making process, balance of power, and questions of identity and democracy within this new system of governance, will be discussed. We will study the causes and effects of the war in Europe, its geopolitical dimensions, and how it influences policies and relations with neighbours and other parts of the world. Particularly important aspects include the discussion on relations with the UK after Brexit, the future of transatlantic relations, and how the EU is dealing with China’s and Russia’s alternative models of governance. We will discuss migration as well as the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. If students express specific interests in other topics or case studies, sessions can be adjusted.
The morning sessions will consist of lectures, literature-based discussions, and oral presentations from working groups. After lunch, the course will visit various institutions in Germany’s political centre. Students will have the chance to discuss the topics from the morning sessions with international experts from political institutions, embassies, and think tanks.
A non-refundable programme fee, in addition to the tuition fee, is applicable. The programme fee, which includes the social programme, is to be paid within one week after registration at the latest, along with the tuition fee.
Students must be able to speak, read, and write English at an advanced intermediate level.
FUBiS can arrange off-campus accommodation for the duration of the programme as an optional service upon request. Accommodation options can be chosen during the registration process. Accommodation is subject to availability.
Prices range between 500 EUR and 700 EUR.
FUBiS offers a variety of extracurricular activities that are included in the programme fee, e.g. a guided tour of the Reichstag building and the Federal Parliament.
In addition, FUBiS offers optional excursions within Berlin as well as to other popular German cities for an extra fee.
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