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West European Studies Department
- E150 4212 - Beginning Modern Greek II
- E250 4213 - Second Year Modern Greek/Readings in Modern Greek Writers
- E492 4214 - Second Year Modern Greek/Readings in Modern Greek Writers
- W301 4191 - Modern European Politics & Society
- W304 4192 - Model European Union
- W401 4193 - West Intellectual History
- W405 4194 - Economics of Europe
- W405 4195 - Economics of Europe: Modern France
- W405 4196 - Geography of Western Europe
- W405 4197 - The Middle East & West
- W405 4198 - European Integration
- W406 4199 - Special Topics In West European Studies: Contemporary French Civilization
- W501 4202 - Economics of Europe
- W504 4203 - Model European Union
- W602 4204 - International Briefing
- W605 4205 - The Middle East and the West
- W605 4206 - Body Speak: The Institutionalization of Deviance in Modern Europe
- W605 4207 - Comparative Public Policy
- W605 4208 - Italian Cinema Neorealism to the Present
Department of Political Science at IU
BL FAL97 POLS Y350 3408 Furniss
The European "Union"
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This course considers the ideas and political practices that underlie the "European Union." This is an
exciting topic to explore because we are dealing not only with the potential of an emerging political
entity that would at minimum be an economic super power. The associated, basic debate over what
it means to be a "European" also raises important issues of political culture and national identity.
These broad themes will be pursued through lectures, discussions, and a number of videos. They
also entail different types of discussions. We first will consider the development, institutions and
policies of the European Union. These matters are tested best by an examination which will occur in
early October. Discussions of Europe as (possibly) a common culture, a political project, or a
collection of nationalities are best explored through papers. There will be two, one due in late
October and the other in late November. There will be no final examination.
I would be pleased to discuss the course and the details of the assignments with anyone possibly
interested in taking it. My office hours are Tuesday 2:00-4:00p. and Thursday 3:00-5:00p. My
Email address is furniss etc., my phone 855-9100.
BL FAL97 POLS Y335 3407 Rohrschneider
West European Politics
This section meets with WEUR W301.
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This is an introductory course to West European politics. It is designed to introduce you to a variety
of different aspects of European political culture, political parties, interest groups, political
institutions, European integration, and new social movements. The goals of this course are threefold.
First, you should learn in some detail about three countries which we will focus on: France,
Germany, and Great Britain. Secondly, you should learn to evaluate some important theories about
politics. And last, you should learn to think rigorously and comparatively about politics. Comparative
thinking is an extremely useful analytical tool and we will frequently employ this method in the course
to demonstrate its utility.
The required readings are drawn from four books which cover the three countries. The reading load
averages about 100 pages a week. Course requirements include a midterm exam, a final exam, and
a term paper. Exams typically consist of a combination of several identifications and a longer essay
question.
BL SPR97 POLS Y350 3268 Furniss
European Integration
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This course considers the ideas and political practices that underlie the "European Union." This is an
exciting topic to explore because we are dealing not only with the potential of an emerging political
entity that would at minimum be an economic super power. The associated, basic debate over what
it means to be a "European" also raises important issues of political culture and national identity.
These broad themes will be pursued through lectures, discussions, and a number of videos. They
also entail different types of discussions. We first will consider the development, institutions and
policies of the European Union. These matters are tested best by an examination which will occur in
early March. Discussions of Europe as (possibly) a common culture, a political project, or a
collection of nationalities are best explored through papers. There will be two, one due in early and
the other in late April. There will be no final examination.
I would be pleased to discuss the course and the details of the assignments with anyone possibly
interested in taking it. My office hours are Wednesday 9-11 and Thursday 2:30-4:30. My Email
address is Furniss etc., my phone 855-9100.
BL SPR97 POLS Y351 3269 Furniss
Political Simulations
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This two credit course has a couple of related purposes. The first is to introduce the history, politics
and policies of the European Union (EU). An amalgamation of fifteen European countries, the EU
has the potential to be an economic super-power. And in its institutions, and in the beliefs of many of
its founders, the EU also promises to be an alternative to what is seen to be the increasingly sterile
and indeed dangerous tendencies of the contemporary nation-state. The key words, of course, and
"potential" and "promise". We will consider briefly the likelihood that either might be realized.
The second purpose is to prepare for and participate in the "Midwest Model European Union" held
in Indianapolis at the IUPUI campus in mid April. This Model EU offers students from a number of
universities and colleges the opportunity to learn how the EU works through a hands-on simulation.
In my experience and in the experience of former students, this simulation has been very successful.
(Indiana University pays for accommodations and costs of the simulation which your modest
registration fee also helps in part to cover.)
Because of the timing of the simulation, assignments are front-loaded. Material on the EU will be
tested on an examination in late February. Agenda papers and other EU simulation documents will
be prepared during March. After the simulation there will be a follow-up discussion session. There
will be no final examination or final paper.
Enrollment will be limited to sixteen or seventeen participants. This course may be taken twice for
credit. I urge anyone considering taking the course/simulation to see me. My office hours are
Wednesday 9-11 and Thursdays 2:30-4:30. My Email is furniss, phone 855-9100.
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