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Concepts of Europe - EURO1100
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://legacy.handbook.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Excluded: EURO2000
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduces the complex and ambiguous 'European idea' that has survived centuries of conflict and war, cultural and linguistic differences, the end of imperialism and, more recently, powerful forces of globalisation, demographic change and division over the shape and size of the so-called 'New Europe'. Explores the fluctuating character and boundaries of Europe - developments rooted in geography and history, cultural identities, religion, social structures, economics, warfare and security. Considers residual influences of these developments on concepts and understandings of contemporary Europe and the European Union, and the importance of exploring Europe's past and present within a regional comparative historical context.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course should:
  • Understand the trans-disciplinary field of area studies
  • Acquire deepened knowledge of European societies, cultures and economies
  • Appreciate varied intellectual and methodological approaches central to area (European Studies)
  • Gain an appreciation of learning and working in groups
  • Enhance individual skills in research, writing and argument
  • Acquire a social and cultural context for associated language studies
  • Preapre intellectually for further specialisation in the field of European Studies.

Assessment

  • Class test/s - 30%
  • Major essay - 40%
  • Class presentation/report - 20%
  • Participation - 10%

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