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Lecturer(s)
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Šmíd Jan, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. The introduction 2. The ideas of European integration until 1918 3. The ideas of supranational integration during the interwar period 4. The after-war integration, the role of the USA in European structures, the division of Germany, Truman´s doctrine, OEEC, NATO, Brussel´s Treaty, Council of Europe 5. 50s and 60s: ECCS, EDC, WEU, The entrance of FRG NATO, EEC, EURATOM, EFRA, Charles de Gaulle, Fouchet´s plan, empty chair policy, the compromise of Luxembourg, veto on UK´s joining the EC 6. 70s and 80s: reforms and crisis of the EC; enlargement, EMU, European Council, Eurosclerosis, SEA, Schenghen 7. From Maastricht to Nice 8. Discussion on European Constitution 9. The enlargement process and its consequences 10. European Integration outside of the EU: EEA, WEU, Council of Europe, OSCE 11. Theories of European Integration 12. Czech Policy in the EU
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to provide students with an overview of the origins of European identity, as well as the so-called European values. The ideas and reality of integration processes in the European territory from ancient times to the present will be mapped. In a separate part, emphasis will be placed on the political development of the European Communities and the European Union from the 1950s to the present, and theories and perspectives of European integration will be emphasized. The course will enable students to gain a deeper understanding of integration processes, including their historical and ideological background.
Students will get acquainted with the following academic knowledge: - Orientation in the discussion on the role of the EU in international organizations - Basic knowledge for further qualification in European issues - Knowledge of economic, political, historical and legal background of European integration - Deepening of knowledge of relation between European integration and globalization - Preparation for activities in European issues - Experience in autonomous scientific work
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Prerequisites
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None.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Active participation with 2/3 attendance + seminar paper or paper. Alternatively, a written test.
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Recommended literature
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BOBEK, M. - BŘÍZA, P. - KOMÁREK, J. Vnitrostátní aplikace práva Evropské unie. praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7400-377-6.
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Fiala, Petr, Pitrová, Markéta. Evropská unie. Brno, 2009.
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KOVÁŘ, M. - HORČIČKA, V. Dějiny evropské integrace I. Praha, 2005. ISBN 80-7254-731-3.
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PIKNA, B.. Evropský prostor svobody, bezpečnosti a práva prizmatem Lisabonské smlouvy. Praha, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7201-114-8.
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TICHÝ, L. Evropské právo.. Praha: C.H.Beck, 2006.
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