General entry requirements + Civics 1b or Civics 1a1 +1a2, English 6

The aim of the course is the following:

The course is divided into three modules:

1. Introduction to the scientific study of Europe, and Europe as an idea and concept 7,5 hp

This module introduces the thematic base of European Studies at Malmö University and supplies a historical overview of Europe as an idea and ideas about Europe. Central concepts dealing with state, region, nation, relations between states, and different perspectives on the organization of European space, are introduced.

The course also introduces and trains basic abilities for academic studies and research, such as source criticism, literature search, scientific writing and reading.

The course examines learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7

2. European histories – cultures, societies, political thinking and organization, 15 hp

This module is divided into three tracks that partly run parallel.

Track 1: constitutes a critically reflective overview of European history. It focuses on processes internal to Europe, as well as on mutual influence between Europe and other parts of the world, with central themes such as colonialism, imperialism and migration.

Track 2: focuses on the general development of political thinking and philosophy in Europe, with special focus on some central themes and critique within this development.

Track 3: focuses on different forms of artistic expressions that have been formed in Europe, contributed to forming and critically mirroring Europe, from the Enlightenment until the 20th century.

The course examines learning outcomes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10

3. History and theory of European integration and the formation and development of the European Union after 1945, 7,5 hp

This module aims to provide basic knowledge and understanding of the process of European integration, its origins and development with focus on the formation of the European Union after 1945, how internal and external cooperation and conflicts shaped this process and how the political system of the European Union is constructed. The module also gives an introduction to theories of integration and divisiveness in Europe, and a critical analysis of such processes with the help of relevant theoretical perspectives.

The course examines learning outcomes 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12

Learning outcomes 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 are examined during all three modules.

After completing the course the student shall:

The following learning outcomes concern knowledge and understanding:

1. Show basic knowledge about the concept of Europe, its origins, history, and changes over time

2. Show basic knowledge about and understanding of the program’s multidisciplinary and international character

3. Show basic knowledge of and understanding about scientific rules, academic writing, and source critical methods

4. Be able to reflect upon academic ethics and practice

5. Show basic knowledge of and understanding about cultural conceptions and cultural creativity in Europe over time, and how cultural expressions have shaped European self-perception and social critique

6. Show basic knowledge of the development of political thinking and philosophy in Europe, which touches on the relationship between the individual and society and the state, as well as central themes and critique concerning for instance democracy, sustainability, citizenship and rights connected to for instance social class, gender, and minorities, within this development.

7. Show basic knowledge of and understanding about regionalization-, nation- and state building processes in Europe from the early modern era until today

8. Show basic knowledge of, and ability to reason about, social, economic, political and ecological processes in Europe and globally over time, in relation to resource usage, resource management and long term sustainability

9. Be able to give basic definitions of the most important concepts that concern regionalization, state building, relations between states, borders, political and economic geography as well as historical context, process and change

10. Show basic knowledge of Europe’s global role and position over time, including the history and consequences of colonialism and imperialism

11. Show basic knowledge of the formation, development and operation of the European Union

12. Show basic knowledge of the different theories developed to explain and understand integration- and regionalization processes, with focus on theoretical perspectives concerning European integration and the political development of the EU

The following learning outcomes concern abilities and acquired competences:

13. Ability to search for literature, work with encyclopedias and ability to distinguish between scientific material and other text production

14. Demonstrate ability to write short texts based on scientific practice

15. Demonstrate ability to make short presentations, individually and in group, with the help of digital tools and other forms of presentation

16. Show understanding for the need for academic rules and practice

17. Demonstrate ability to finish exercises and examinations in the allotted time

18. Demonstrate the ability to search for, evaluate and compile information and interpretations concerning the main themes of the course’s different modules, departing from presented problems and tasks

19. Demonstrate awareness of the need for further studies and additional knowledge

Self-studies individually and in group

Lectures

Theme studies/project

Seminars

Group tutorials

Excursions/study visits

Diagnostic tests and exercises

Module 1 is examined through individual sit-in/digital examinations and seminars

Track 1 is examined through an individual written examination, a portfolio, and group presentations

Track 2 is examined through an individual written examination and seminar activities in the form of a portfolio

Track 3 is examined though the active participation in selected cultural activities, and individual essay, and by organizing a student led cultural seminar

Module 3 is examined through an individual written essay and a portfolio of seminar activities

Selections of the following literature (parts of the literature will be recurring course literature during the programme)

+ articles and other literature ca: 800 additional pages

Malmö University provides students who participate in, or who have completed a course, with the opportunity to express their opinions and describe their experiences of the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarise the results of course evaluations. The University will also inform participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures taken in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).

If a course is no longer offered, or has undergone significant changes, the students must be offered two opportunities for re-examination based on the syllabus that applied at the time of registration, for a period of one year after the changes have been implemented.

If a student has a Learning support decision, the examiner has the right to provide the student with an adapted test, or to allow the student to take the exam in a different format. The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.