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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2.67 / 4
Course supervisor:Andris Sprūds
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Political Science
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Politics

Objective

The aim of the course Political History of Europe is to analyse and understand the problems and processes of European political history, which at the same time would also make it possible to understand the domestic specificities and complexities of European countries and foreign relations between European countries today. Particular attention is paid to the political and military processes of the 20th century in Europe, which led to the creation and existence of the current system of states. The material to be learnt is arranged chronologically, however, taking into account the scope of the information contained in the topic in question, the main focus will be on achieving understanding of the basic principles of historical development by comparing processes in different countries and at different times.

Prerequisites

General understanding of historical and political processes.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Within the course, students should be acquainted with key developments in the history of European countries, which would enable them to gain knowledge of the political history of Europe and its impact on modern times.

Skills

Students strengthen their skills in opinion formulation, expression and reasoning, and promote their digital skills.

Competence

At the end of the course, students will be able to critically assess historical trends, phenomena and events, identify causalities and build links to modern political processes. 

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
International Relations - European Studies, SE1Bachelor’sRequiredElizabete Elīna Vizgunova-Vikmane