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As in the US, European governance is modeled on capitalism, rights, and democracy. European nations and the European Union, however, approach these topics distinctly. This course, with a focus on the European Union and France in comparative perspective to the US, explores contemporary challenges across three foundational policy fields: governance and citizenship; the environment; and business. Faculty experts and guest lecturers work closely with students to understand the contradictory mechanisms at work in these three policy spheres, querying which political strategies are best adapted for the successful future consolidation of Europe. The aim of the course is to provide students with a sophisticated understanding of European policy modeling and contemporary challenges to the European Union.

This course consists of one week of preparatory lectures at AUP at the start of the summer session followed by a one-week visit to The Hague (36 hours of court observation and discussion at one of the International Courts).

Topics change each semester- see the current Academic Schedule for current course descriptions.

Topics change each semester- see the current Academic Schedule for current course descriptions.