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The geography of the new Europe has been built on the remains of the old. It is one of the key nodes of a globalised world, especially important to New Zealand because of persistent cultural, economic and political connections. The course will look at both integration and contradictions in the process of Europeanisation – the emergence of the EU, changes in Central and Eastern Europe; and also at continuing diversity based on environmental difference, historical experience, and persistent tensions.
Dr Perry’s part of the course takes the broad view, examining Europe's environmental diversity, and its complicated history, which contribute to highly uneven development, contrasting landscapes, issues of sustainability, and persistent tensions. It will also include local and regional case studies. Professor Williams’ component focuses on European integration in the post 1945 period. It analyses the development of the European Union and how this has contributed to changes within Europe and its relationships with the rest of the world. This is explored through such themes as international migration, transnational investment, financial services and tourism.
The overall goal of this course is to provide an understanding of the current geopolitical circumstances of the EU, in their environmental, economic, cultural, political and historical context. At the end of this course, students will:1. understand the current geopolitical economy of the EU in a globalised world.2. understand the internal relationships between member states Europe on which the evolution of the EU is predicated.3. understand the underpinning process of economic and political change, including integration versus persistent differentiation, that have affected the current status.4. understand ongoing political tensions and relationships that affect the EU's place in the world.
Any 15 points in EURO 100 level courses OR any 45 points at 100 level in Arts, Commerce, Law OR any other 45 points at 100 level with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
GEOG213, EURA223
Yvonne Grosch
Prof Allan Williams (University of Surrey) and Prof Peter Perry
Late work should be accompanied with a detailed explanation of why the work is late. Work will be marked but unless an extension is granted it will receive a lower grade depending on the degree of lateness. Days late include weekend and holidays.
A detailed reading list will be distributed at the start of the course.
Domestic fee $748.00
International fee $3,388.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .