Course: History of European Integration

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Course title History of European Integration
Course code KVS/BDEIP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Konečný Karel, doc. PhDr. CSc.
Course content
The roots of European integration from the beginning to the end of WWII. Beginnings of European cooperation from the end of WWII to the year 1949. The start of European integration - the Schuman Plan and the ECSC. 2nd phase of European integration - 1955-1959. European integration in the '70s of the 20th century. On the way to the EU, 1985-1993. Problems of the EU in the '90s. The new Europe in the new millenium.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 12 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The subject introduces the turning points and impulses of European integration.
Competences in the scope of the course objektive.
Prerequisites
No prior requirements.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Written examination - cca. 25 to 35 open or closed questions.
Recommended literature
  • Coudenhove-Kalergi, R.N. von. (1993). Pan-Evropa.. Praha: Panevropa.
  • FIALA, P., PITROVÁ, M. (2003). Evropská unie.. Brno.
  • Gerbet, P. (2004). Budování Evropy.. Praha: Karolinum.
  • Masaryk, T. G. (1994). Nová Evropa: stanovisko slovanské.. Brno: Doplněk.
  • Mezihorák, F. (2001). Evropanství a integrace.. Olomouc: Nakladatelství Olomouc.
  • Mezihorák, F. (2002). Galerie velkých Evropanů.. Olomouc: Nakladatelství Olomouc.
  • Mezihorák, F., Skoupá, D. (1995). Malá encyklopedie velkých Evropanů.. Olomouc: Votobia.
  • Mezihorák, F., Staněk, A. (2005). Antologie textů k evropské integraci.. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého.
  • Staněk, A. (2007). Výchova k občanství a evropanství.. Olomouc: Nakladatelství Olomouc.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Sciences with a Focus on Education (BB15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Sciences with a Focus on Education (BB24-XX) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter