Introduction to IR and EP

IREP program. This course aims at providing students with historical and conceptual background in the disciplines of International Relations and European Studies, thus making it possible to gain appropriate understanding of major events, processes, and actors in international and European politics. In the first part of the course, the students are introduced to the most important concepts and issues in the International Relations that constitute the underlying structure of modern international system, and substantially shape the behavior of its actors. In the second part, the focus of this course moves towards the process of European Integration as embodied in the European Union. Students are introduced to key milestones of the integration process, basic overview of EU decision making system, and content of the most important policies. The course also summarizes the most important events and trends shaping recent development in the EU. (syllabus)