Intro

Travel tips Paris

Near our hotel – next to laundry

Near our hotel – next to laundry

Near our hotel – next to laundry

Near our hotel – next to laundry

Fun areas near our hotel…

Fun areas near our hotel…

Walk this neighborhood!!

Modern Art – Pompidou (1905-today)

Louvre (expect BIG crowds)

Louvre (expect BIG crowds)

Montmartre – church “Sacre-Coeur” (sacred heart)

Montmartre (behind church)

Montmartre (behind church)

Rue Mufftard (Latin Quarter)

Rue Mufftard (Latin Quarter)

In front of Hotel De Ville

Notre Dame

Take THIS bus rather than the subway

Take THIS bus rather than the subway

Take THIS bus rather than the subway

French Onion Soup

croque monsieur

croque madame

Food & Drink

Menu of the day is the way to

go!

Tips for Paris…

Avoid the most popular areasAvoid cafes near popular tourist areas

Look for local areas where locals go. Look for crowded cafes OFF the main tourist areas

Tips for Paris…

Say “hello” when you walk in, “good bye” when you leave

Say “thank you” all the time

If you bump someone… say “sorry”

Apologize for not speaking French

Question – who knows how to say these phrases?

Introduction to the European Union

Prof. Brian Butler

PART #2 WELCOME TO PARIS, FRANCE

Prof. Brian David Butler

About: Brian Butler is a professor of International Finance and European Studies with Forum-Nexus Study Abroad, an academic program which is co-sponsored by the IQS Business School of the Ramon Llull University in Barcelona, and the Catholic University of Milan.  Brian was previously a teacher at the Thunderbird School of Global Management, MBA program in Miami, and was a researcher at the Columbia Business School in New York.  He previously worked for Honda of America Manufacturing in Ohio, and was involved in international trade. A global citizen, Brian was born in Canada, raised in Switzerland (where he attended international British school), educated in the U.S., started his career with a Japanese company, moved to New, married a Brazilian, and has traveled extensively in Latin America, Asia, Europe and North America. Brian currently lives in Recife, Brazil where he is teaching classes at the university FBV.

briandbutler@gmail.com

LinkedIn.com/in/briandbutler

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Lecture Schedule*

* Does not include professional visits, *Subject to change, modification without warning

Sun 26th- Barcelona (Int’l IQ – Hugo & Dr. Carlos)

Mon 27th - Barcelona (guest lecture + Int’l IQ)

Tues 28th- Barcelona (BB lecture )

Wed 29th- Barcelona (BB lecture)

Train to Paris Thur 30th- Int’l IQ + Paris tourFri 31st - Paris (BB lecture)

New Year’s EveFree Weekend

Mon 3rd - Paris (BB lecture + IQ)

Bus to GenevaWed 5th - Interlaken (BB lecture)

Bus to Venice . Fri 7th - Venice EXAM midterm

Sat 8th – On Boat (BB lecture + IQ)

Sun 9th- On Boat (BB lecture)

Mon 10th- Athens (BB lecture)

Tue 11th - Athens (BB lecture + IQ)

Bus/ Train to Istanbul

Thu 13th - Istanbul (BB lecture)

Fri 14th - Istanbul (BB lecture + IQ)

. Sat 15th - Final EXAM

Lecture Schedule*

• Students responsible for content from:

a) Prof. Brian’s lecturesb) Guest lecturesc) Group discussions during classd) Student presentations during classe) International IQ sessions (including map)f) Professional Visitsg) Assigned readings – book + supplemental

readings

•Notes:• Exam questions may come from any of these sources• Recommended exam review – pay attention to my lectures. If

there is something I think is important from professional visits, or international IQ sessions, or from the book…we will try to review it again in class.

Today’s plan…

Today, we will review content from 3 guest lectures

1. Yesterday’s “Introduction to Paris, France” lecture

2. Last lecture from Spain – from Dr. Carlos Moslares about the EU

3. International IQ content from Dr. Hervitz

Goal = highlight, summarize & discuss…

But first…

A few questions…

Then, an outline of upcoming assignments &

TEAM PROJECT

A few Questions:

What differences have you notices so far? (between France & home) and (Spain vs. France)

Besides the language … what is different?

Question:

What do you like / dislike (so far) about Paris?

Tips for Paris…

Say “hello” when you walk in, “good bye” when you leave

Say “thank you” all the time

If you bump someone… say “sorry”

Apologize for not speaking French

Question – who knows how to say these phrases?

assignments

Assignments upcoming…

Personal DAILY homework…

Read the book! Focus on:

Intro (first 2 pages only)Ch1 – What is the EU? P1-7, 11-22Ch2 – the idea of Europe p30-44Ch3-4 – optional reading (I will cover this

material in lectures)Ch7 – Economic Policy (especially p 142-157)Ch8 – Improving the quality of life (especially

“Cohesion policy” section)Ch9 – The EU and the World (especially

“European economic superpower” – ‘till END).Conclusions

Personal project…

By End of trip: Interview at least 3 people during trip (locals, professionals, taxi drivers, doorman, professors, etc…)

Turn in 1- page paper with summary of your findings.

You may ask… What is opinion of EU? Of Germany? Of

Euro? Of crisis in Ireland / Greece? Do you think the country should leave the EU? Leave the Euro?

More….

Personal project…

Extra potential questions: “What is your / country’s position on the further

enlargement of the European Union? Should new members be invited to join, and if so, which countries? If no new members should be invited to join, why not?

What is your / your country’s position on a European Security and Defense Policy and a Common Foreign and Security Policy? Should Europe have one united defense and foreign policy?

What is your / country’s position on cooperation with the United States and/or NATO?

Assignment

During the 3rd week:Assign students to answer question:

Q. “Should Turkey join the EU?” Goal = help with team project Be ready to argue both “for” and “against” (from EU

and Turkish perspectives) But, HOOK – no 2 presentations in row with same

position (YES, NO)… so you should be prepared to argue case from both perspectives…

Sources: online, book, lectures, and “Turkey” article from Economist.com (to be distributed by email PDF)

Lecture Schedule*

* Does not include professional visits, *Subject to change, modification without warning

Sun 26th- Barcelona (Int’l IQ)Mon 27th - Barcelona (BB lecture) Tues 28th- Barcelona (BB lecture + IQ)

Wed 29th- Barcelona (BB lecture)

Train to Paris Thur 30th- Int’l IQ + Paris tourFri 31st - Paris (BB lecture)

New Year’s EveFree Weekend

Mon 3rd - Paris (BB lecture + IQ)

Bus to GenevaWed 5th - Interlaken (BB lecture)

Bus to Venice . Fri 7th - Venice EXAM midterm

Sat 8th – On Boat (BB lecture + IQ)

Sun 9th- On Boat (BB lecture)

Mon 10th- Athens (BB lecture)

Tue 11th - Athens (BB lecture + IQ)

Bus/ Train to Istanbul

Thu 13th - Istanbul (BB lecture)

Fri 14th - Istanbul (BB lecture + IQ)

. Sat 15th - Final EXAM

Homework….TODAY (due Monday)

In one page or less

Questions: “What is the EU?” (is it some sort of “superstate”?

Can it be considered a “country”? Is the EU an I.O. (“intergovernmental organization”) like the UN? What makes the EU different

“Why does the EU exist?”

Use book for research (ch1-2). Students will be called on to answer at the beginning of next class. In addition to participation points….Best answer also gets 1 point extra credit (for midterm)!!

Team Project

Team Project

Team Project

Teams will consist of 3-4 studentsThe project report should be

between 6 and 8 pages long (Font: Arial, 12; Line Spacing: 1.5).

Student grades for the team project will be a combination of team grade (50%) plus individual contribution (50%)

Team Project

Students will work in teams to analyze the expansion in the EU along three dimensions(a) Geographic expansion  (b) Economic expansion(c ) Political expansion  

Team Project

A) Geographically, the union has grown from 6 original members in the 1950's to 27 today. 

B) Economically, the union has expanded from its roots in the coal and steel industries, moved on to bigger goals of a "single market" and free movement of goods, services, capital and people, and now includes a monetary union for 16 (soon to be 17) of it's members. 

C) Politically, the union has shifted over time away from purely inter-governmental negotiations, and has begun to take on various attributes of a supra-national (or even federal state). 

Team Project

Controversy:

As the EU has expanded, there has also been a growing controversy regarding how much expansion is appropriate. 

Team Project

To discuss this controversy surrounding expansion….

students should consider…

Team Project

Geographic:For the geographical dimension,

students will focus on Turkey and it's bid to join the European Union. 

Students must answer the question: “Should EU enlargement include Turkey? 

Geographic (Turkey question):

Students should analyze the pros and cons of EU membership both from the EU perspective and from Turkey's perspective.  

Students must include discussion about political, economic and social issues related to the potential Turkish membership in the EU.

What are the reasons for including/ excluding Turkey from EU membership?  

Should the EU consider expanding at all? If not Turkey, then who?  If no new members should be invited to join, why not? 

Team Project

Geographic: To help with Turkish-question, consider

reading:

Book p 32-36 , including box “The Turkish question”

Book p56-57 Book p205-207 “Relations with Eastern

Europe” Reading: Economist special report on

Turkey

Team Project

Economic / business dimension : For the economic / business dimension, students

will focus on the Single Market and objectives (4 freedoms)

Concepts to consider include: How does the single market help European

businesses to compete with global competitors (US, Japan, China, etc). 

How has expansion into Eastern Europe helped / hurt this goal?

How important has the euro currency been to this project? 

What are the key issues of the single market in the future?

Team Project

Political dimension Students will focus on issues related to

national sovereignty and the transfer of power from national capitals to Brussels. 

Answering the following questions… What do you think the EU should be in the

future?  Should it become a "United States of

Europe", totally unified and a super-state, or should it be a looser union (not any deeper than now)?

more…

Team Project

Political dimensionIdeally, should the EU become a

global rival to the USA, a second superpower to balance the US internationally? 

With respect to security, defense, taxation and other sensitive issues, do you think countries of Europe should cede more power to the EU?

review.

Spain review…

Economist Intelligence Unit, Country Report, Spain, June 2010

Spain review…

1. Which regions richest? Poorest?

2. Where is unemployment highest?

review.

Guest lecture review…

Review…

3 guest lectures

1. Yesterday’s “Introduction to Paris, France” lecture

2. Last lecture from Spain – from Dr. Carlos Moslares about the EU

3. International IQ content from Dr. Hervitz

Goal = highlight, summarize & discuss…

Bus ride through Paris…

During the tour…

He said that “most of Paris’ beautiful buildings are from the 17th-19th Century. And that most of the buildings survived the wars because of one important reason… why?

During the tour…

How?He said… because of “Quick surrender

during WWII (no fighting, no bombing)…city’s architecture was saved… “

Note… Now, today… Paris is by far the #1 most touristed city in the world (how would that be different if the French had resisted, and their city destroyed?)

WWII

Note that 1940’s is not long after 1914-8 WWI

WWII

Note that 1940’s is not long after 1914-8 WWI

Imagine…

How terrible it must be for the French to see images of Hitler in Paris

But on the other hand… how much more terrible could it have been…

England – air raids / bombings

England – air raids / bombings

Dec 1940 Sept. 1940

Dec 1940Oct. 1940

Oct. 1940

Nov. 1940 -

Here's a picture of some folk going to work the morning after the terrible bombing raid of November 1940. - after enduring 11 hours of  bombing!

Germany– air raids / bombings

Italy – air raids / bombings

Questions

How many people have Grandparents that fought in WWII? Or, parents that were born right after (baby boom)?

How easy do you think it is for Europeans to forgive their neighbors?

How about trust?

** think about this as we discuss the “European Union”

Review….

Ok.. Enough with war…

Lets continue the review of yesterdays lecture…

Yesterday’s “Introduction to Paris, France” lecture

He said that “Paris was changing”… (from when he was young to today)

Question: “what were some of the examples” ?

Yesterday’s “Introduction to Paris, France” lecture

He talked about “schizophrenic consumers”…

Question: “what was this in reference to” ?

Yesterday’s “Introduction to Paris, France” lecture

He talked about how the “middle class in France was being squeezed”…

Question: “Why” ? And “What are the implications?”

Yesterday’s “Introduction to Paris, France” lecture

Hugo talked about how the “potential collapse of the welfare state… which we are witnessing today”…

Question: “What is the welfare state / system he was referring to?”

Question: “Why might the model be collapsing?”

Question: “What are the implications?”

Yesterday’s “Introduction to Paris, France” lecture

He talked about immigrants and society…

Question: “Should immigrants be blamed for the recent troubles with the welfare state in France?”

Question: “Why are some politicians “taking advantage” of these underlying prejudices vs. immigrants?”

Question: “Doesn’t France (and Spain) need immigrants to come to work (to pay for the expensive social benefits?” (aging workforce)

From Dr. Carlos’ lecture:

He talked about “globalization and the threats to the European Social-welfare state”… specifically threats from China, BRICs, USA and Japan…

Question: “How does Globalization threaten the European social welfare state?”

Question: “How does Eastern-enlargement of the EU hope to address this threat?”

From Dr. Carlos’ lecture:

TaxesCompetitionCompanies moveEastern Europe to “keep in Europe”

From Dr. Carlos’ lecture:

He talked about “Austerity measures in Europe to address the budget problems …”

Question: “What are some of the proposed measures that countries are taking (UK, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Ireland, Portugal…)?”

From Dr. Carlos’ lecture:

Pay cuts up to 7-10% in Spain, more in Greece

Raise retirement age 62 ->65 -> 67?Rasise VAT taxesCut spending Raise education ratesQuestion – how do you think

Europeans are reacting

From Dr. Carlos’ lecture:

protests in UK, riots in Rome, strikes in Spain, riots in Greece, mass protests in France…

And this is just the beginning… ?!?!

Read more here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11573091

Leading opposition politicians join the strikes

Leading opposition politicians join the strikes

Greece riots

Greece riots

Greece riots

homework

Homework

Homework….TODAY (due Monday)

In one page or less

Questions: “What is the EU?” (is it some sort of “super-state”?

Can it be considered a “country”? Is the EU an I.O. (“intergovernmental organization”) like the UN? What makes the EU different

“Why does the EU exist?”

Use book for research (ch1-2). Students will be called on to answer at the beginning of next class. In addition to participation points….Best answer also gets 1 point extra credit (for midterm)!!