Postgraduate - UnitAPG5898 - The European Union and the Developing World

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Synopsis

The unit provides students with an in-depth understanding of the roles the EU plays in its relations with developing countries in areas such as trade, development, security, regional integration, democracy and human rights promotion. It examines the EU's relations with developing countries in various geographical locations: the Neighbourhood countries; Asia; Africa; the Caribbean; the Pacific and Latin America. The unit emphasises the interactions between the EU and key international institutions such as the UN and WTO; developed and emerging powers such as the US, Japan, and Australia; China, and India on issues concerning developing countries.

Outcomes

By the end of their study of this unit, students will have gained:

1. an appreciation of the theories and concepts of development in international relations;
2. an understanding of the EU's role in the developing world with particular focus on its promotion of economic development, trade, security, democracy,human rights,regional integration, and environmental protection;
3. a deeper appreciation of the EU's relations with developing countries in various geographical locations in the world;
4. an understanding of the interactions between the EU and key international institutions (UN and the WTO) and regional organisations (African Union (AU), Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and MERCOSUR on developing country-related issues;
5. an understanding of the challenges involving the EU's relations with other major powers such as the US, Australia as well as emerging powers such as China, India and South Africa;
6. sufficient information and research skills to reflect upon and make critical use of a range of resources in formulating and responding to essay questions.
7. strong skills in critical oral and written assessment of the academic scholarship, including methods, assumptions and uses of evidence, and in organising and defending a verbal and written argument based upon those assessments;

Assessment

On Campus:
Class participation, presentation and journal (2500 words): 30%
Essay (4500 words): 30%
Exam (2000 words): 40%

Off campus:
Group online discussion, journal (2500 words): 30%
Essay (4500 words): 30%
Exam (2000 words): 40%

Fifth year students will be expected to use more analysis and written presentation skills.

Contact hours

3-hour seminar per week

Prohibitions

ATS4898, APG4898