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講義概要/Course description
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＊英語に少々自信がなくとも、EU・ヨーロッパの政治に興味、関心がある学生の履修を歓迎します。
The EU is involved in a variety of activities around the world. For example, the EU is trying to uphold
liberal norms such as democracy, human rights, and the rule of law around the world. It also promotes global free trade by signing FTAs (Free trade agreements). It is active in protecting the natural environment and leads international efforts to fight against global warming. Furthermore, it undertakes various actions to deter and resolve conflicts around the world.
Through these activities, the EU generally aims to maintain and strengthen a peaceful and liberal international order. However, in trying to achieve this, the EU faces many challenges and limitations. One such challenge is the "authoritarian turn" or "democratic retreat" emerging in countries around the world, including a few European states. The actions of major powers such as the United States (especially the former Trump administration), China, and Russia could also hinder the EU from achieving its global goals. Brexit could be another challenge, as the EU could potentially decrease its political weight on the global politics without the UK. Furthermore, there are times when the EU cannot form a unified position on global crises and issues.
With these points in mind, the main questions for this course are set as follows.
- What are the positions of the EU and its member states on global issues such as global warming, the Ukraine crisis and China's growing economic power. Can the EU form a cohesive position or is it divided on global issues?
- Why can the EU sometimes become relatively more active than major powers in promoting liberal norms (democracy, fundamental and human rights, rule of law) around the world?
- What resources are generally available to the EU to exert influence in the world, and how much influence can it actually exert on specific issues or crises such as combating global warming?
- How might the UK's exit from the EU affect the EU's external activities and power?
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and (possible) analytical perspectives to deepen their reflections on these questions.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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After completing this course, students are expected to
- have acquired basic knowledge of EU's foreign/external policies.
- have understood main challenges and limitations faced by the EU in achieving its global aims.
- have enhanced academic skills to analyse the tools and resources of influence which the EU can exert externally.
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履修条件（事前に履修しておくことが望ましい科目など）/Prerequisite
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There is no prerequisite for this course. But, if you take this course together with Introduction to the Area Studies: Europe (ヨーロッパ圏概論：前期) and International Politics in Europe (欧州国際政治論：後期), you can expect to gain a deeper understanding of EU politics.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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Guidance. 【This first class only will be offered online (on-demand)】 |
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2
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EU's enlargement and neighbouring policy: EU's efforts to promote democracy. 【The second and subsequent classes will be offered in person】 |
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3
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The European Union as a normative power
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4
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"Democratic backsliding" in Europe and the world |
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5
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The EU and the UK |
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6
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The EU's external power and activities after Brexit |
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7
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Midterm examination |
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8
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EU's global trade policy |
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9
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EU-Japan EPA(Economic Partnership Agreement) and SPA(Strategic Partnership Agreement). |
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10
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The EU and China: The Comprehensive Agreement on Investment(CAI), China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and the 16/17+1 cooperative framework. |
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11
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The EU, Ukraine and Russia |
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12
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The EU and international politics over global warming |
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13
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EU's international climate policy |
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14
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External aspects of EU's Green Deal |
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15
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Final examination |
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Each week, students are required to complete the assigned reading and submit a brief summary before class. In addition, each week, one or two students will give a presentation on a given topic based on the assigned reading.
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Based on the content of the class, students will consider questions presented by the instructor. |
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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| 区分/Type of Class |
対面授業 / Classes in-person
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| 実施形態/Class Method |
通常型 / regular
補足事項/Supplementary notesThe first class will be offered online (on-demand). The classes from the 2nd week will be conducted in person but, depending on the situation of Covid-19 in Tokyo, it may switch to a real-time online class via Zoom.
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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試験 Exam
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70%
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Midterm examination（35％）and final examination（35％）
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平常点 In-class Points
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30%
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Presentation and active participation in debates.
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課題（試験やレポート等）に対するフィードバックの方法/Feedback methods for assignments (exams, reports, etc.)
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The instructor will give feedback to students individually on the midterm exam.
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参考書/Reference books
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Author | タイトル
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Publisher | 出版年
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Christopher Hill et al
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International Relations and the European Union(3rd edition)
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Oxford University Press
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2017
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0198737327
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| 2 |
Michelle Cini, Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán
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European Union politics (8th edition)
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Oxford University Press
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2022
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Daniel Kenealy et al (5th edition)
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The European Union: How Does It Work?
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Oxford University Press
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2019
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019880749X
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メッセージ/Message
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Both native and non-native English speakers are welcome, including students who do not have full confidence in English but are keen to study the European Union.
*英語に自身のある方のみならず、ノン・ネイティブで英語に自信がなくとも意欲のある学生の受講を歓迎します。
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キーワード/Keywords
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European Union
EU
European Integration
International relations
欧州統合
国際政治
国際関係
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