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Taught in Week 1 and 2; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Globalisation means that more and more countries, both rich and poor, are taking part in the world economy. This process is changing the pattern of world trade and increasingly permeating our everyday lives. As the world’s leading trade power, the EU has a strong interest in creating conditions in which trade can prosper. That is why it plays a leading role in international trade negotiations.
The European Union’s influence in world affairs is on the increase. The process of integration, the launch of the euro and the progressive development of a common foreign and security policy are all providing the EU with political and diplomatic status to match its undoubted economic and commercial clout.
As the world’s biggest trading partner, the EU is also determined to secure its international competitiveness while at the same time promoting global commerce through further liberalisation of world trade rules — a process that could be of particular benefit to developing countries.
1 Power point presentations provided for the course by professor.
2 European Commission. 2003. Making Globalisation Work for Everyone. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities.
3 European Commission. 2001. The European Union and the World. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities.
4 European Commission. 2004. A World Player. The European Union’s External Relations. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities.
5 Related web-sites.
The method to be adopted will consist of lectures, class presentation and panel discussion sessions. Students will be supplied with hand-outs, a literature list and internet sources.
Oral exams within a group of 5-6 students in form of discussions.
