What is Europe?

Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you will be able to:

  • appreciate the historical development of ‘Europe’ as a political and economic entity
  • understand the rationale for the emergence of the idea of ‘Europe’ in policy making
  • understand the contested nature of the idea of Europe
  • understand that ‘Europe’ is not coterminous with the European Union
  • appreciate the challenges facing the EU as it expands.