Seats Open: EURO 490 – The Council of the European Union
1pm-1:50pm Tuesdays, Spring 2018 Semester
113 Gregory Hall
One Credit
EURO 490 offers an in-depth analysis of one of the primary institutions of the European Union, the Council of the European Union. The course explores this institution through the lens of the unique “rotating presidency” of the Council, providing students with a quick-changing frame of reference that ensures contemporary and topical discussions. After discussing the theoretical and structural framework of the Council of the European Union, the course critically analyzes presidencies from the past and present with a special emphasis on how different leaders and environments impact the behavior of the institution. This year the course will focus on the three presidencies of Estonia, Bulgaria, and Austria. The class will conclude with at least one trip to an off-campus Model EU tournament to experience first-hand how the institutional functions of the European Union impact policy outcomes.