Structure of the Programme and

Modules (2018-2019)

Master Thesis

Elective Courses

Module 1

History, Diversity,

and Culture

Module 5

Europe, Russia and European

Neighbour-hoods

Module 3

GlobalisingEurope

Module 2

EU External Relations

Module 4

Europe-Asia

Transnational and Global Perspectives on Europe (TGPE): Ideas, theories and methodologies

Common Trunk (24 ECTS)

• Master Thesis

• Transnational and Global Perspectives on Europe (TGPE)

Choice of one of five modules (22-24 ECTS)

• Compulsory courses

• Optional courses

Electives (12-14 ECTS)

• Choice of elective courses

Overview

MAES Structure

Focuses on how transnational movements and institutions function in a

continent characterised by deep historical diversities.

Compulsory Courses

Organising Europe: A History of Ideas and Practices (6 ECTS)

Linguistic Aspects of Ethno-Cultural Diversity (6 ECTS)

Optional Courses (students choose 2 courses)

History of Migration, Subalternity and Postcolonialisms (6ECTS)

Constitutional Law of the European Union (6 ECTS)

Solidarity in European Welfare States: Trends and Challenges (5 ECTS)

European Perspectives on Religion (6 ECTS)

European Cultural Policy (6 ECTS)

Main Political Currents in Contemporary Europe (6 ECTS)

Module 1

European History,

Diversity and Culture

Analyses the external policies and relations of the European Union within

the context of globalisation and new forms of global governance.

Compulsory Courses

European Foreign Policy (6 ECTS)

Trade Dimensions of EU Policies (6 ECTS)

The Law of the External Relations of the EU (6 ECTS)

Optional Courses (students choose one course)

Main Political Currents in Contemporary Europe (6 ECTS)

Economic Aspects of European Integration (6 ECTS)

The European Union in Global Governance (6 ECTS)

Human Rights and Rule of Law in Europe and the World (6 ECTS)

Comparative Regionalism: Dynamics and Interactions (6 ECTS)

Module 2

EU External Relations

Investigates different dimensions of globalisation and their relevance for

contemporary European society, politics and culture.

Compulsory Courses

The European Union in Global Governance (6 ECTS)

Global Environmental Politics (6 ECTS)

Optional Courses (students choose two courses)

Perspectives on Global History (6 ECTS)

European Economy in a Historical and Global Perspective (6 ECTS)

The Law of International Organisations (6 ECTS)

Political Philosophy and the Ethics of Globalisation (4 ECTS)

Human Rights and Rule of Law in Europe and the World (6 ECTS)

Module 3

Globalising Europe

Offers students the possibility to complement their European perspective

with knowledge of developments in contemporary Asia.

Compulsory Courses

Transnational and Global Perspectives on East Asia: Policy, Society and Methodologies (6

ECTS)

Comparative Regionalism: Dynamics and Interactions (6 ECTS)

Optional Courses (students choose two courses)

Politics, Law and Society in Japan: a Global Perspective (6 ECTS)

China and Global Politics (4 ECTS)

Chinese Law from a European Perspective (4 ECTS)

Global Perspectives on Contemporary India (6 ECTS)

Human Rights and Rule of Law in Europe and the World (6 ECTS)

Module 4

Europe-Asia: Interactions

and Comparisons

Unveils connectivities and dynamics in the history and current affairs of

Russia and wider Europe.

Compulsory Courses

Russia and Eurasia: Transnational and Global Perspectives (6 ECTS)

Comparative Regionalism: Dynamics and Interactions (6 ECTS)

Optional Courses (students choose two courses)

The Middle East and Europe (6 ECTS)

Nation State & Empire: Conceptions of Political Order in Modern Europe (1800-2000) (6 ECTS)

European Foreign Policy (6 ECTS)

Russian Identities: Past and Present

Russian politics (6 ECTS)

Human Rights and Rule of Law in Europe and the World (6 ECTS)

Module 5

Europe, Russia and

European Neighbourhoods

Students complete their programme to a total of minimum 60 credits.

• Economic Aspects of European Integration

• Global Environmental Politics

• Linguistic Aspects of Ethno-Cultural Diversity

• Comparative European Industrial Relations

• Solidarity in European Welfare States: Trends and Challenges

• Peace Research and Conflict Management

• European Perspectives on Religion

• Political Philosophy and the Ethics of Globalisation

• …

This is not an exhaustive list of electives, more options can be found on the MAES website

Students can also choose courses from other modules as electives.

MAES (2018-2019)

Elective Courses