Jean Monnet Circle Seminar

The Jean Monnet Circle Seminar „How does the European Union work? Functions, institutions and ongoing challenges“ was established in 2008 within the framework of the Jean Monnet Program of the European Commission. The Ring Seminar is aimed equally at German and international students of all disciplines who wish to broaden their European competence. The seminar program addresses topics such as the socio-historical background of the EU, political, economic and legislative aspects of the unification process, legal issues of European integration and examines European institutions. It offers a look at identity and diversity within the EU, but also sheds light on the role of the EU in the world or the view of the EU from outside. These topics are presented by distinguished experts from various institutions.

The next Jean Monnet Circle Seminar will take place in the winter term 24/25 via zoom. Course language will be English. The specific dates, lecturers and topics will  be announced soon, as well as the registration link for SignMeUp.

Registration via campus+ / SignMeUp

• Participation in all lectures of the Circle Seminar is obligatory.
• Credits can be received through a paper which deepens the topic of one lecture (in agreement with the respective lecturer).
• 2 credits: Regular active participation and short essay (about 7.000 characters)
• 3 credits: Regular active participation and short essay (about 10.000 characters)
• 4 credits: Regular active participation and written essay (8-10 pages, 24.000-30.000 characters)
• 5 credits: Regular active participation and written essay (10-15 pages, 30.000-45.000 characters)
• 6 credits: Regular active participation and written essay (15 – 20 pages, 45.000-60.000 characters).

All abstracts and further information in the Jean Monnet Guidebook