The new European dimension of teaching
the role of European studies
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.60054/PEU.2019.6.54-61Keywords:
European Studies, European Union Studies, common values, European Education AreaAbstract
Teaching European studies, from the universities’ standpoint, is to modify their syllabuses to include EU law in their law courses, EU common policies and project management in their economics and the process of European construction in their history courses, as well as to dedicate more time to research on EU affairs. European Education projects represent the best way to promote European integration at the EU and non-EU level, having a large impact among the most important audiences: professors, students and researchers every year. A press release provided by the European Commission in September 2014 mentions that a European Union studies background can contribute to improving European governance and policy-making, leading to a simple conclusion that any modification to the Education and Training Policy could influence the approach towards European studies. According to the latest EU recommendations, teaching European studies under the safe form mentioned above, is no longer enough. The emphasis is on common values and European dimension of teaching at all levels. The proposal is to learn about Europe's common heritage and diversity, and getting a good understanding of the origins and functioning of the EU, in order to create and maintain a cohesive European society. The EU goes back to the origins of European studies and reminds the difference between European studies and European Union studies.
The research methodology approach is qualitative, based on text analysis of present official EU documents, academic articles, and professional experience.
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