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Online Spring University 2021: The Future of Europe? From Lockdown to Recovery Organized by: Charles University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of International Studies Date: 12th April – 16th April, 2021 (5 days) Place: Prague, Czech Republic This study programme is internationally acknowledged and recognized. Successful participants will be given 2 or 4 ECTS credits, depending on their efforts. This syllabus is concerning the 4 ECTS course rules. The students are covering the costs for the programme (for more information see https://spring-university.fsv.cuni.cz/). Last update: Nigrin Tomáš, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (11.05.2021)
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Objective · After attending the course, students should: · understand the key factors, multifaceted impacts, and political implications currently shaping Europe’s position in the turbulent times of the COVID-19 pandemic and the continent’s prospects for a future post-coronavirus restart · understand how Europe is being transformed by the difficulties related to the COVID-19 pandemic · be able to analyse the future challenges that must be overcome to rebuild Europe after the pandemic · complete a paper on a chosen topic, utilizing the multiple learning methods of the online course, such as live online lectures, group discussions and projects, individual assignments based on reading materials, and independent research · utilise the dynamics of an international group of students to improve their communication and argumentation skills Learning methods: The Online Spring University 2021 is an interdisciplinary course that combines multiple learning methods. Its learning space is divided into asynchronous and synchronous components. Synchronous learning, via Zoom, involves lectures and in-class discussions. Asynchronous learning, via Moodle, is designed to facilitate both individual preparation and group projects. The course includes an online reader. Our teaching methods encourage the students to apply the knowledge they gain from reading various texts in academic journals in a practical way. Lectures, group projects, discussions, and reading help students develop critical thinking about potential solutions for the problems faced by international politics today. In group projects and discussions, students will have an opportunity to express their personal opinions and demonstrate their knowledge during the course. Students will practice their soft skills and develop their ability to discuss contentious topics in a diverse environment composed of students from various countries who hold different views, and potentially come to agreement. Students will learn to express themselves well and cooperate with others in an online environment. Last update: Nigrin Tomáš, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (11.05.2021)
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ECTS credits: · Students will earn 4 ECTS credits for active participation in the programme, including attendance (minimum attendance of 85 percent of course sessions), preparation for the sessions and the final discussion (reading of assigned materials), and active participation in assigned group projects. Additionally, students have to submit either an 8-page essay on the topic of the Online Spring University or an outcome of an assigned group or individual project (a podcast on the topic of the Online Spring University). Student’s works have to be submitted within three weeks after the course finishes. · After fulfilling all requirements, students will receive an official transcript with 4 ECTS credits. · In addition to the official transcript, students who have actively participated will get an official participation certificate after the course finishes. This official certificate does not have any grade or number of credits stated on it. Course hours:
Total time – Option No. 2 (4 ECTS credits): 120 hours Last update: Nigrin Tomáš, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (11.05.2021)
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Literature and other study materials Mandatory
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SCHNEIKER, Andrea: Humanitarian NGO Security Networks and Organisational Learning: Identity Matters and Matters of Identity. In: International Society for Third-Sector Research and The Johns Hopkins University, 2013, DOI 10.1007/s11266-013-9401-6. Last update: Nigrin Tomáš, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (11.05.2021)
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The course is taught online via ZOOM. Last update: Nigrin Tomáš, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (11.05.2021)
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Syllabus Schedule: Each two-hour online session combines a lecture (input from the lecturers) and a group discussion (can be combined with a group workshop). Introductory/warm-up session and the wrap-up session/final group discussion are planned for an hour-long session. 1. Europe at a Crossroads · Introductory/warm-up session · Session I: The Rise of Populism, and Reinforcement of Identity Politics · Session II: Frontiers in Europe? – From Iron Curtain to Schengen and Back
2. Europe as a Pillar of (Liberal) Democracy and Multilateralism? · Session I: The Future of European Leadership Amidst Turbulent Times · Session II: The German EU Presidency 2020: Has German Leadership Met Expectations?
3. European Integration · Session I: European Integration after Brexit · Session II: EU Enlargement in (post)-COVID Times? The Western Balkan Region and EU Enlargement Policy
4. The EU and Global Actors · Session I: The Future of the Transatlantic Relationship · Session II: China: Propaganda and Influence During the COVID-19 Pandemic
5. Current Problems and Challenges · Session I: EU Environmental Policy: Green New Deal · Session II: Cyber Europe 2020: Cyber Security as a Challenge For Europe · Wrap-up session, final group discussion
Lecturers and tutors Institute of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University Doc. PhDr. Tomáš Nigrin, Ph.D. Doc. Mgr. Tomáš Weiss, M.A., Ph.D. PhDr. Jan Hornát, Ph.D. Mgr. Eliška Černovská PhDr. Martin Mejstřík Mgr. Jan Váška, Ph.D.
Course coordinator: Mgr. Kateřina Kuklíková
External lecturers and tutors: Václav Kopecký – Research fellow at the AMO Research Center (Association for International Affairs) Jakub Eberle – Researcher at the Institute of International Relations Prague Markéta Ambrožová - Member of the International Organisations and Law Unit at the National Cyber and Information Security Agency of the Czech Republic Jana Juzová - Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy Marianna Lovato - PhD candidate at University College Dublin Last update: Nigrin Tomáš, doc. PhDr., Ph.D. (11.05.2021)
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