Course

Course code: EUHR11
Credits: 15
Programme affiliation: Part of Master of Arts Programme in European Studies

NB! The course is not given this semester. The information below was about autumn semester 2021. The course is also given autumn semester 2024. Choose semester above for more information!

Teaching – autumn semester of 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our courses and programmes. Teaching and assessment during the first half of the autumn semester 2021 will be conducted both online and on campus. From 1 November more elements will be conducted on campus – the current schedule is available on course websites and/or in Canvas.

Study period: autumn semester 2021
Type of studies: full time, day
Language of instruction: English

Introductory meeting: 2021-09-01 at 10:15 – 13:00 in SOL:A339

Teachers: Ryszard Bobrowicz, Anna Isaieva, Alena Minchenia, Mattias Nowak

Description

This is the first and introductory course for Master of Arts Programme in European Studies.

The course explores, both theoretically and empirically, the meaning of Europe, understood in its historical, cultural and normative developments. The course will survey the existing definitions of specifically European features or processes, such as humanism, the Enlightenment, the recognition of the intrinsic value of the individual and his/ her rights and duties, and the normative definition of freedom, tolerance, and equality.

One of the special interests of the course will be to compare the various definitions that such specific characteristics in their historical development and to ask whether there is something particularly European about them. The course will end by opening the debate about the appropriation of such specific values as democracy, freedom, tolerance etc. by a European intellectual tradition. Are these values the result of Europe-specific cultural developments or can they be extrapolated to include other regions of the world or humanity as such?

Note!

This course is not open as a freestanding course next semester. It can be open for application within a programme or for students in an exchange programme. Please ask your academic advisor for information.

How to apply

Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods: October–January for autumn semester and June–August for spring semester.

Extended application deadline

Sometimes the application deadline is extended for a specific programme or course. In these cases you will find the message "open for late application" by the programme/course information on universityadmissions.se. You apply with the usual application steps. As long as this message is showing, it is possible to apply, but late applications are processed in order of date, so it is still important to apply as soon as possible. Please note that if the programme/course does not have an extended deadline, it is not possible to apply late.

First or Second Admission Round?

All international students are encouraged to apply to the First admission round. This round takes place many months before the start of a semester and gives students the time they need to pay their tuition fees, apply for and receive their residence permit (if required), find housing, etc.

The Second admission round is an alternative for students from EU/EEA countries as they do not need a residence permit. Non-EU/EEA students will most likely not have enough time to obtain their permit before the start of the semester. However, even EU/EEA students are advised to apply during the First admission round, as some programmes can be applied for only in the January round. Also, this provides applicants with an admission decision much earlier, which is helpful in making decisions about their studies.

Tuition Fees

Non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.

Read more about tuition fees, payments and exemptions

EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Application fee

If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 (approximately EUR 100) when you apply at universityadmissions.se. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.

Read more about paying the University Admissions in Sweden application fee and exemptions

European Studies

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