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Overview
About the course
This will mainly be done by looking through the prism of European integration and the evolution and current challenges of the European Union across different policy fields. Many deeply impacting developments occurred over the course of the 20th century: Two World Wars were fought, the birth of the European Union and the fall of Communism, just to name a few.
Being such a crucial city in Europe’s history in the 20th and 21th century, Berlin is the most logical location for this course. Special emphasis will also be given to Germany's role in the middle of the continent. The city of Berlin, with all its tangible historical remains, will be dealt with as a city of former crisis with great promises for a better future.
In this The Making of Europe - From the 20th to the 21st Century course at Freie Universität Berlin we will try to identify the democratic values that have shaped the rebirth of Europe and discuss the challenges with which present-day Europe is faced. The course will reflect on Europe's place in the global, multi-polar world of the 21st century.
Several excursions will be organized in which you will visit some key historic sites as well as prominent EU and German institutions based in Berlin.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Recent history of Europe
- The making of the European Union (EU): interests, ideas and institutions
- History of migration to and from Europe and the current immigration challenge
- EU foreign and security policy
- EU climate and energy policy
- Social rights and economic integration in the EU
- Enlargement of the EU: experience and future prospects
- Democratic deficit and the future of the EU
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
5 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Modern History European Studies View 7 other Short Courses in Modern History in GermanyWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students should be able to speak and read English at the upper intermediate level (B2) or higher. No prior knowledge is required but the willingness to think beyond the usual framings on migration.
Required language skills
- The language of instruction is English. Language proficiency on an advanced Intermediate level (Mittelstufe II) is a prerequisite for participation. For orientation purposes, you can assess your language skills via the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Tuition Fee
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International
1430 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1430 EUR for the full programme during 8 days. -
EU/EEA
1430 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1430 EUR for the full programme during 8 days.
- Course fee: € 1,430 (incl. program fee and tuition)
- Housing fee: € 400 (optional)
Living costs for Berlin
836 - 1340 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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