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The course serves as an introduction to the broad study of the interaction between the process of globalisation and the European integration process. Globalisation is affecting every aspect of society-including economics, politics, and culture. The course will offer a general introduction and overview (i.e. concepts, definitions, approaches, historical developments and assessment) of the futures of EU in a globalising context. It will look at the phenomena from a multiplicity of perspectives-as it is studied in different disciplines and as it is seen in different regions throughout the world. We will look at globalisation in all of its dimensions, including economic globalisation, political globalisation, the globalisation of civil society, global knowledge, and our global environment. While the focus will be on the economic and social changes taken place in EU, the course will offer an opportunity to reflect and prospect on emerging themes, challenges in the future of European societies within a globalising context.
Contents: The course will be structured along three major parts.
PART I. The first (conceptual & historical) part will give an overall and broad theoretical overview of the relations between economy, society and polity in the existing and emerging global and European landscape. Two basic modules are taught:
Module 1: Methodological Introduction: overview of approaches and methodologies
Module 2: Europeanisation: past, present & future
In a second section this part of the course focuses on the past, present and future developments of Europe. It looks at the specific characteristics of the European civilisation and presents the European integration process as a permanent search between integration and diversity.
PART II. Globalisation
Module 3: Globalisation in perspective
The third module studies the phenomenon and process of globalisation from a broad European perspective. The phenomenon and process of globalisation is contextualised by explaining various definitions, views and measurement tools. Different forces are identified and analysed (i.e. global politics, global economy, global culture/citizen and global threats). An assessment section concludes with some key developments and challenges in the EU (i.e. new institution building, internationalisation, Europeanisation, regionalism, etc.)
PART III. Case Studies in European perspective
The third part concerns the analysis of a few applied case studies in the relation between globalisation and europeanisation set in a broad geographical and thematic perspective. Focus is on areas of concern such as:
- Module 4: Globalisation and Identity, Nationality and Citizenship: The impact of globalisation is interlinked with the concepts, processes and practices of identity-building, nationality and citizenship. Special attention is given to the EU citizenship
- Module 5:Globalisation and the European Social Dimension: apart from a theoretical introduction (social values vs. social capital) the main focus is on the social dimension of globalisation and europeanisation in its policy and institutional framework (e.g. Copenhagen World Summit, World/European Social Forum, ILO, and UNDP). Special attention is dedicated to the EU 2020 strategy and its social, education and cultural dimension.
- Module 6: Globalisation and Democracy: Focus is on formal and informal democratic processes and practices with the EU and at the global level.
Course requirement:
The overall course validation is based on the basic reading of suggested bibliography, class participation/discussion and the writing of a paper in English or Italian. Students are required to write an essay of max 10 pages (3000 words) in length. The essay will analyse in a structured and coherent way a comprehensive question on issues dealing with the globalisation versus europeanisation debate. It should demonstrate a solid understanding of the basic reading material and eventually use other bibliographical sources. This will be presented and discussed during an oral examination in English or Italian.
Jean Monnet certificate
Students who have frequented the course and passed the exam receive a Jean Monnet certificate by an international guest speaker during a solemn event.
Contact: l.bekemans@centrodirittiumani.unipd.it
General course information is accessible on the website of Scipol.
Detailed course information, the power point presentation of the various lectures and material for the exam preparation can be found on https://www.centrodirittiumani.unipd.it (Corsi di laurea e post-laurea > Corsi di laurea su scienze politiche, relazioni internazionali, diritti umani, pace, istituiti > Materiali per la preparazione agli esami universitari).
30/9/2011
Università degli Studi di Padova
Centro di Ateneo per i Diritti Umani
"Antonio Papisca"
Complesso Universitario
Via Beato Pellegrino, 28
35137 Padova
Tel 049 827 1813 / 1817
Posta elettronica
centro.dirittiumani@unipd.it
Posta certificata
centro.dirittiumani@pec.unipd.it
Università degli Studi di Padova
Centro di Ateneo per i Diritti Umani
"Antonio Papisca"
Complesso Universitario
Via Beato Pellegrino, 28
35137 Padova
Tel 049 827 1813 / 1817
Posta elettronica
centro.dirittiumani@unipd.it
Posta certificata
centro.dirittiumani@pec.unipd.it
© Università degli Studi di Padova - Credits: HCE Web agency