Europe in the World

Aim

After completion of the course the student should be able to;

• describe and compare the development of Europe and the future as a global player from a historical, economic and political perspective
• analyze key issues regarding the role of Europe in the world and present and discuss perspectives, conceps and theories.

Content

This course deals with the relations between Europe (and the European Union) and the rest of the world. The course gives an overview and understanding of Europe's role in the world, past and present. European nations have influenced other nations and peoples as a result of political and economic relations and through the organisation of the diplomatic system. The course covers topics, such as, nationalism, colonialism and imperialism, the organisation of international political, diplomatic and economic relations.