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Lecturer(s)
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Měšťánková Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Tungul Lucie, Mgr. Ph.D., M.A.
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Filipec Ondřej, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Seminars' topics: Transatlantic relations in the context of international system's transformation Development of relations between EU and US after 1989 Security questions: NATO Security questions: fight against terrorism Trade relations between EU and US EU, US and international institutions Cooperation in the field of environment EU, US and Russia EU, US, Turkey and Middle East Relations between EU and Latin America countries: political, economic and security issues EU, US and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction EU, US and democracy promotion
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 10 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 40 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course deals with the transatlantic dimension of the EU external relations. Attention is firstly turned to the development of relations between EU and USA and then to the specific questions: security, economic relations, solving of important global (climate change, reform of the UN) and regional (attitude towards Russia, cooperation at the Balkans, cooperation at the Middle East, attitude towards development countries) questions. After completion of the course the students will be able to identify and analyse key aspects and problems of Transatlantic relations. They will deepen their knowledge of the external relations of the EU and the complexity of the dynamic in the relations between Europe and America(s). The subject innovation has been supported by the project Support of Interdisciplinary studies and Study Programmes Innovations at Palacký University in Olomouc, CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0091.
Students who have completed this course identify and analyze key aspects and problems of transatlantic relations. They shall deepen their knowledge of EU external relations and strengthen their analytics skills.
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Prerequisites
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The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance
Students must meet minimum attendance requirements. They will have a presentation on a selected topic and must pass the final exam. The student is required to work with the learning objects, which have been created for the concrete subject and are available for authorized students in LMS EDIS.
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Recommended literature
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Jednotlivé články a texty k zadaným tématům (dle sylabu).
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Anderson, J., Ikenberry, J., Risse T. (2008). The End of the West?: Crisis and Change in the Atlantic Order. Cornell University Press, Ithaca a London.
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Bretherton, Ch., Vogler, J. (2006). The European Union as a Global Autor. London.
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Cihelková, E. (2003). Vnější ekonomické vztahy Evropské unie. Praha.
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Hill, Ch., Smith, M. (2005). International Relations and the European Union. Oxford.
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Peterson, J., Pollack, M. (2003). Europe, America, Bush: Transatlantic relations in the twenty-first century. Routledge, London.
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Philippart, E., Winand, P. (2004). Ever Closer Partnership: Policy-Making in US-EU Relations. P.I.E.-Peter Lang.
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Smith, M., McGuire, S. (2008). The European Union and The United States: Convergence and Competition in the Global Arena. Palgrave, Houndmills.
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Spence, D. (2007). The European Union and Terrorism. John Harper Publishing, London.
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