Cultural Topic - Week 12
Objective
- Study the cultural content below so that you will be in a position to make and evaluate comments about it in the group activities.
- Make and evaluate comments about the European Union as a political and cultural organization (for example, what were the original reasons for forming the EU? What are some of the challenges that have been faced by the EU and how have they been met? What are some of the ongoing advantages and problems from the perspective of member states and states that are not members?)
Prepare
Watch: Lecture: The European Union Links to an external site. (9:49)
Explore the official website of the European Union: http://europa.eu/index_en.htm
(Links to an externaFind the different topics under the “Discover More” section at the bottom of this website. Group members should choose from among these topics, or select any other interesting topic on this website that you are able to find on your own initiative, and then make PowerPoint presentations using this Culture Presentation PowerPoint Template Download Culture Presentation PowerPoint Template. Coordinate in advance so you don’t cover the same material twice.