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The New Europe B - EURO1001
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

After the unexpected collapse of the Berlin Wall and the disintegration of the Soviet 'block', Europe seemed once again to have assumed a central role on the world stage. Yet the euphoria of 1990, which looked forward to a United Europe and the rapid transformation and integration of post-communist societies, has been followed by a considerable hangover. The events of the last years and their implications will be discussed, and the problems and prospects confronting the New Europe in relation to its past, present and future.

Note: EURO1000/1001: Two session-length courses, which together form the first year of the European Studies major, but are also available separately. May also be counted towards a major in HIST.

Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Reflect critically on the development of post-Cold War Europe, East and West
  • Understand the centrality of the European Union to post-Cold War Europe
  • Locate the emerging new Europe and European integration within the broader context of the era of "globalisation"
  • Read critically and concisely, drawing key arguments out of a given text and better organise, research and write essays
  • Address tutorial groups with greater confidence and skill.

Assessment

  • Research essay - 50%
  • Tutorial paper - 30%
  • Class test - 20%

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