History of European integration 2900-4EU-MK1-HEI-OG

The theme of the course is European integration history writ large, encompassing not only the history of the European Union and of its forerunner since 1950, but also all forms of European cooperation with an element of institutional formalization, from 1919 onwards. The course includes in depth sessions on the history of the League of Nations and the post war process of European integration. However, the history of other international and European organisations can also be explored such as the Council of Europe, OEEC/OECD, NATO, the Comecon (the organisation of economic cooperation of the Eastern bloc) and the OSCE (the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe created in 1975).
The course explores the social and political forces that gave rise to European cooperation. It includes analyses of the societal actors that either underpinned or opposed closer European integration, ranging from non-state actors such as transnational political party organizations, professional associations and stable cartels among companies. Hence the course touches on a wide variety of sub-disciplines, including political, economic, social, cultural, legal, diplomatic and military history.
The course also includes training in archival methodology.
This is a challenging course that is taught in English and requires serious preparation in order benefit from the field trip to Florence and the accessibility of archival documentation from international archives. However, it is also a unique opportunity to participate in an international learning environment alongside French and Polish master students. The end of the course is a paper seminar in Copenhagen on 27-28 May 2024, which will function as an academic conference where students can present examen papers in progress and receive commentary and advice from their co-students and the teachers.

Mode

Remote learning

Prerequisites (description)

(in Polish) Zajęcia w języku angielskim. Założenia i wymagania wstępne: zaliczenie jednego z zajęć (lub ekwiwalentów po konsultacji z prowadzącą): Wstęp do badań historycznych, Podstawy metodologii historii,

Course coordinators

Dobrochna Kałwa
Michał Leśniewski
Aneta Pieniądz

Type of course

Term 2023L:

general courses
elective courses
obligatory courses
optional courses

General:

elective courses
general courses

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:
selected issues in advanced historical and political science knowledge
fundamental dilemmas of contemporary civilisation
Abilities: to
define the aim and subject of scientific research, formulate a research hypothesis, make conclusions on the basis of scientific research results
critically analyse and evaluate the results of scientific research, expert activities and other works of creative character and their contribution to the development of knowledge
plan and implement individual and team research projects in an international environment
use a foreign language and specialised terminology
Social competence: to be prepared to
critically evaluate achievements within a given scientific discipline
critically appraise their own research work
uphold and develop the ethos of the research community, in particular conduct research activities in an independent manner

Assessment criteria

Classes conducted by the discussion method based on the reading of indicated texts.
The basis of the assessment is attendance in class (1 absence allowed), preparation of a research-based written paper.

The assessment is based on:
1) substantive preparation;
2) active participation in class;
3) written essay.

Bibliography

The bibliography will be given on the Kampus platform

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

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