Regional Politics and Regional Development

Leaving this course, students have the basic understanding of regional concept, they are able to theoretically grasp the historical perspectives of European regional and cohesion policy, as well as key challenges, dilemmas and opportunity for European leaders dealing with contemporary concept of “Europe of regions”.

 

The course enhances the students’ a) knowledge and understanding of European regional and cohesion politics and the ability for the analysis, synthesis, foreseeing solutions and their consequences; b) sensitivity to the relations among EU networks, partnerships and stakeholders, thereby contributing to the ability of complex systems thinking and action; c) critical reflection and scrutiny of EU strategic local and regional development; d) ability to recognise, collect, select, evaluate relevant information on the EU cohesion policies, regional processes and strategic development; e) the ability to recognise and positively exploit the opportunities provided by the European transnational environment and manifest them as entrepreneurial spirit and active citizenship.