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20 Cards in this Set
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why do we have stereotypes?
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- beliefs about a group as a whole
- shouldn't ignore them - be aware of how you view others and how this influences your actions and opinions - must be aware they exist so we can face them |
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Why do we need a common EU Identity?
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-accept decisions made for all Europe
-diff languages & cultures must work together -Increase support for new member integration into EU |
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What is the EU motto and how is it different than the US motto?
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US: Melting pot, unified group of ppl
EU: Unity in Diversity, keep different identities and coexist Combination of differences without homogenizing them |
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History of EU Identity
1970's & 1980's |
1970's: Started wanting supranational identity and EU identity
1980's: Idea started fading, focus on economy Late 80's: reintroduced idea, EU symbols created like flag, anthem, and EU day |
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What is the EU anthem?
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Ode to Joy: Beethoven
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When is Europe Day?
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Established in the late 80's
May 9th |
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History of EU identity
1990's |
Ongoing promotion of EU identity
Treaty of Maastricht |
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History of EU Identity
Treaty of Maastricht |
-1992
-Netherlands -Established a blanket European citizenship -Human and Diversity focus -European cultural policy is conceived as an instrument to build a unique identity |
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History of EU Identity
When was common currency established? |
2002
Euro |
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EU Cultural Action plans: Culture 2000
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A 7 year program which had among its key objectives preserving and enhancing Europe's cultural heritage
So successful we are now doing Culture 2007 |
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European Capital of Culture program
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Once city selected each year to show their culture off to the EU
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Culture in Education in the EU
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Promoting the mobility of citizens
Joint study programs and exchanges teaching languages of EU Bologna Process |
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Bologna Process
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An attempt to harmonize educational systems in the EU, Making degrees and requirements unified
Can have different curriculum but must have a unified system |
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Support for the EU
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-58% want membership, varies each nation
- Younger support more - More educated support more - Men are more supportive - Private sector |
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National Identity
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intensity of feelings toward one's country
attachment to nation |
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East and West attitudes about joining the EU
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Ex communist countries are more motivated to join EU, blend, and fit in
Because they come from hardship, they want to be united |
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How does Religion affect forming an EU identity?
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-Not a hindrance
-Perception of Religion is the same -Different religions but all important -Respect for national churches -Don't mind other religions but like them to stay contained |
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What can make someone feel more european?
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Visiting more countries
Knowledge of more languages Openness to experience Use of common currency |
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European identity is clearly a _____________ construct
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Multicultural
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Future prospects for EU
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-More info
-Encouraging others to spend more time abroad and learn more languages -strengthening democracy -Reduction of transitional losers (elderly,women,unemployed,state) -transparency -more realness and daily interaction |