EU: Education Policies and Third Countries. Civilian Power or "Just" Foreign Policy?
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Summary, in English
Despite the lack of attention from academia, there are concrete examples that show an attempt to Europeanize the education policies and institutions of countries outside of the EU.
This dissertation investigates the relationship between education and foreign policy, looking at the partnership between EU and third countries. Following a social constructivist theoretical framework, the results of the expert interviews, policy analysis, and empirical cases showed that, indeed, education is closer than ever to the realm of high politics and foreign affairs. The results have shown that, the same time, the EU retains a positive image of a soft and civilian power. Can we expect a growing EU cultural diplomacy?
This dissertation investigates the relationship between education and foreign policy, looking at the partnership between EU and third countries. Following a social constructivist theoretical framework, the results of the expert interviews, policy analysis, and empirical cases showed that, indeed, education is closer than ever to the realm of high politics and foreign affairs. The results have shown that, the same time, the EU retains a positive image of a soft and civilian power. Can we expect a growing EU cultural diplomacy?
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Publiceringsår
2014
Språk
Engelska
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Dokumenttyp
Examensarbete för masterexamen (Två år)
Ämne
- Languages and Literatures
- Social Sciences
- Law and Political Science
Nyckelord
- European Union
- Education
- Foreign Policy
- Europeanization
- Civilian Power
Handledare
- Anamaria Dutceac Segesten (Biträdande Lektor)