Course Catalogues

Tuesday, 10.30. a.m. – 12.00 p.m., weekly
Starting 14.04.2026 – 21.07.2026
Required

The course addresses the specific role of business benefiting from, and thus advancing, European integration. Topics include issues and actors relating to agricultural, manufacturing, and services industries and financial markets. We will discuss, among other topics, the free movement of goods, capital, services, and people; industrial policy and state subsidies; competition policy; supervision of financial markets; and corporate social responsibility. Classes will be based on assigned readings and presentations. Students starting this course, including ERASMUS students, need to have a basic knowledge of political and economic institutions and decision-making processes of the European Union and of integration theories.

Tuesday, 2.30. p.m. – 4.00 p.m., weekly
Starting 14.04.2026 – 21.07.2026
Elective

This seminar offers an in-depth exploration of the vital role civil society plays in the political and social landscape of the European Union. Combining theoretical perspectives with empirical case studies, the course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of how civil society actors shape European integration processes, influence EU policymaking, and contribute to questions of democratic legitimacy and participation.

Thursday, 10.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m., weekly
Starting 16.04.2026 – 23.07.2026
Elective

There are many barriers to a real European public sphere. Should they be overcome, and if yes, how? In which sectors of society we are already living in a European public sphere? The course starts with elaborating on the theoretical implications of public spheres. Yet the main part of the seminar is devoted to case studies which touch upon very different aspects of society (culture, economy, sports, media, habits etc.).

Wednesday, 2.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m., weekly
Starting 15.04.2026 – 22.07.2026
Required

This weekly master forum supports students in conducting the master meeting and writing their master theses. Topics include 
a) the development of research projects, 
b) the presentation of papers relating to the thesis, 
c) comments on paper presentations by fellow students, 
d) group discussions on the papers and related issues. 
In addition, the master forum offers a regular platform for discussing issues and problems relevant to the course of study, including students' feedback an evaluation the master programme.