Negotiations in the European Union 2105-M-D1NEUE
Plan of the course (main topics):
1. Introductory classes
2. The concept of a political conflict. Types of conflicts in the public sphere. Ways of managing conflicts in the public sphere. Studies on conflicts in politics
3. Communication and its importance in conflict resolution
4. The European Union as a space of conflicts. The European Union as a space for negotiations
5. The essence and types / styles of negotiation. Negotiation strategies and tactics. Ethics in negotiations
6. Course of the negotiation process. Mediation as a method of managing political conflicts
7. Accession negotiations in the European Union - the essence, mechanisms, meaning
8. Negotiations in the EU institutions: European Council. Case study of the European Council (budget July 17-21, 2020)
9. Negotiations in the EU institutions: Council of the European Union. Case study and simulation: directive
10. Negotiations as part of the European negotiation process at the national level. Case study: interministerial arrangements
11. Brexit negotiations - conditions and practical solutions
12. EU negotiations and mediation in international conflicts - the role of the European Union
13. Final evaluation: debate
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Mode
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Learning outcomes
K_W03 Knows and is able to use adequate methods to analyze the causes and course of conflicts within the functioning of European institutions; knows how to use advanced methods of interdisciplinary research regarding mutual relations of the EU institutions
K_U02 Has the ability to draw conclusions from phenomena in the European Union and from decisions of the EU institutions; is able to analyze possible scenarios of the EU actions within its institutional structure and in the areas of its policies, including policies related to third countries; is able to identify EU strategies in conflict management and their possible consequences for various stakeholders
K_U9 Has the ability to actively participate in discussions on interinstitutional relations in the EU, on the role of the EU in conflict management at various levels, on negotiation strategies of various stakeholders in European integration; is able to use the acquired knowledge in the discussion of the EU negotiating strategies and its actions to resolve various types of conflicts
K_U11 Is able to diagnose his/her own strengths and weaknesses while working in teams and carrying out specific tasks, is able to cooperate with others in the team by carrying out assigned tasks, but also influencing decision-making in the team.
K_K01 Has ompetences in the field of critical analysis of negotiation strategies and conflict management in the EU; is able to apply in practice the knowledge of strategies, tactics and specific negotiation/mediation activities; is able to actively and effectively negotiate in areas related to the activities of the European Union
Assessment criteria
Passing conditions:
• Presence
• Active participation in the practical tasks
• Individual work (short texts and speeches)
• Answers to problem questions, simulations
Practical placement
None
Bibliography
• Kirpsza A. Jak negocjować w Brukseli? Proces podejmowania decyzji w Unii Europejskiej, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar, Warszawa 2016
• Tabernacka M., Negocjacje i mediacje w sferze publicznej, Warszawa 2018.
• Meerts P., Diplomatic negotiation Essence and Evolution, Clingdendael 2015
• Curyło B., Właściwości negocjacji w Unii Europejskiej: wybrane aspekty teoretyczne, Rocznik Integracji Europejskiej 9/2015, s. 77-89
• Mieńkowska-Norkiene R., Konflikty w rządzeniu ponadnarodowym – stadium przypadku Unii Europejskiej, Studia Politologiczne 23/2012
• Dahrendorf D., Nowoczesny konflikt społeczny, Warszawa 1993
• Dobek – Ostrowska B., Komunikowanie polityczne i publiczne, 2007
• Moore Ch. W., Mediacje. Praktyczne strategie rozwiązywania konfliktów, Warszawa 2016
• Borkowska S., Negocjacje zbiorowe, Warszawa 1997
• Fisher R., Ury W., Dochodząc do TAK. Negocjowanie bez poddawania się, Warszawa 2007
• Gmurzyńska E., Morek R., Mediacje. Teoria i praktyka, Warszawa 2018
• Gracz R., Słupińska K., Negocjacje i komunikacja. Wybrane aspekty, Kraków 2018
Notes
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Additional information
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