166-205 Europe: Identities and Citizenship

Formerly available as 166-008/110. Students who have completed 166-008 or 166-110 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Usually one subject of first-year politics or first-year European studies. 131-123 Europe: Ideas and Nations 1600-2000 is recommended and, along with this subject, forms the recommended pathway for entry to the major in European Studies.

The main aims of this subject are to introduce students to the concept (and conceptual problems) of Europe, and to some of the major problems in contemporary Europe. Many of these issues are examined both comparatively and theoretically, and by reference to major individual countries. There will be consideration of the problems related to issues of identity and nationalism in general, and as these relate to selected countries of Europe, as well as the threat of racism. Students will also investigate European citizenship in the context of the European Union. Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of migration in Europe, a problem highlighted by the refugees from Eastern Europe to Western Europe, and have an enriched knowledge of the place of the study of identity in terms of how Europe is conceptualised, from both within Europe and beyond.

• be able to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources, and be able to define areas of inquiry and methods of research in the preparation of essays;

• be able to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations;

• be able to communicate knowledge ideologically and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion;

• be able to manage and organise workloads for recommended reading, the completion of essays and assignments and examination revision;

• be able to participate in team work through small group discussions.

An essay of 2000 words 50 (due mid-semester) and a 2-hour exam 50 (due during the examination period).

A subject reader will be available.