Course - European Identities and Culture - EUR2102
EUR2102 - European Identities and Culture
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Hjemmeeksamen | 100/100 |
Course content
Is cultural cohesion needed in order to make the European Union a real union? What role has culture played in the promotion of European integration? Why do some people feel more European than others? Despite the fact that the majority of European countries are extensively collaborating economically and politically, national identities still dominate. This course discusses how and to what extent the idea of a common European culture has become a missing link in a presumed European identity. It examines the various strategies of the EU to strengthen cultural integration in the EU, as well as the notions of Europe and the EU. Moreover, the course looks into the roles of individual, national and supranational identities in the EUs interactions with its citizens and the world. By giving an in-depth introduction to the EUs cultural policy, it explores relevant fields of European integration. Examples of these are the draft of a European citizenship and the cultural meaning and symbolism of flag, anthem and common currency.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Students will acquire
- in-depth insight into the EUs cultural policy
- familiarity with the sociology of European identity
- general insight into theoretical approaches to cultural studies and the study of European integration from a cultural perspective
- in-depth insight into how notions of European identity and European citizenship are related to the dynamics of a cultural integration of Europe today
Skills
Students will have
- the ability to analyse key issues, theories and methods in the field of socio-cultural integration
- the ability to discuss the question of national and European identities and its relevance for the study of European integration
- the ability to write scientific papers on the key topics of the course
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars with active student participation.
The students must pass the mandatory written assignment in order to take the exam. Exam registration requires that class registration and compulsory assignments are approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from a previous semester may be approved by the department.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment
Recommended previous knowledge
EUR1001
Course materials
Available at the beginning of the semester
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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EUR1201 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2019
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- European Studies and Foreign Languages
- European Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical and Classical Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Hjemme-eksamen
100/100
Release
2019-12-11Submission
2019-12-18
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Hjemme-eksamen 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"