Admission requirements
Admission to the Master International Relations
Description
In an era of trade wars, geopolitical rivalry, and "weaponized interdependence," the EU is under pressure to transform from a rules-based trading bloc into a strategic economic actor. Various actors are attempting to leverage the power of the EU’s vast internal market in pursuit of everything from climate and development goals to data privacy and energy security – but how successful are they?
Through a combination of interactive lectures, case studies and student-led learning activities, this course explores EU’s place in the changing international economic order, analyzes the political processes behind its changing objectives, and evaluates its efforts to use trade and market power in pursuit of a wider range of policy goals.
Course objectives
- To understand the EU’s place in international trade relations and the economic, institutional, and normative principles that underpin these relations;
- To identify key challenges in EU’s external economic relations and the relevant actors whose interests shape the Union’s response to these challenges;
- To practice self-directed learning and teamwork by choosing, in small groups, a specific policy problem, reviewing the relevant literature, and developing a learning activity around their selected case;
- To use theories and empirical observations to construct a research question and design research on an issue related to the EU’s changing place in the global economy;
- To undertake primary research, both independently and in teams, and communicate the results of their research in presentations and written assignments, and for audiences both in and outside the classroom.
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
- Seminar
Assessment method
Active Participation/coöperation in class/group
Essay, paper
Abstract, oral presentation.
Assessment
Active participation in class
Group presentation and learning activity
Research outline
Final paper (including publication strategy)
Weighing
Active participation 15%
Group presentation and learning activity 25%
Research outline 30%
Final paper 30%
The final mark for the course is established by determining the weighted average. To pass the course, the weighted average of the partial grades must be 5.5 or higher.
Resit
A resit is only possible if a student fails the entire course. Resit is available for the written components of the grade.
Inspection and feedback
Feedback will be provided on all assessment components. Students may request a review of the feedback within 15 days from receiving their results.
Reading list
For a detailed reading list please see the syllabus on Brightspace.
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.
General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.
Registration À la carte education, Contract teaching and Exchange
Information for those interested in taking this course in context of À la carte education (without taking examinations), eg. about costs, registration and conditions.
Information for those interested in taking this course in context of Contract teaching (with taking examinations), eg. about costs, registration and conditions.
For the registration of exchange students contact Humanities International Office.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office: Arsenaal Reuvensplaats Huizinga Herta Mohr Wijnhaven
Remarks
Not applicable.