Summer Curriculum Development Seminar


During Summer 2002, the EU Center offered a short summer course on the EU to high school and junior college teachers of social studies. The course was four days in duration (thirty contact hours) and led by a faculty member. Participants in the seminar prepared the addition of a module on EU affairs to their Civics or World History classes. Additionally, the high school and junior college teachers received an extensive introduction to instructional resources on European affairs. The university has expertise in running such seminars through The Alliance for Geographic Education (OKAGE).

July 13-16, 2004:

This year's summer seminar for Oklahoma highschool teachers will take place from July 13th thru July 16th, 2004. All sessions will take place from 9am to 4:30pm and will meet in the Physical Science Center, 601 Elm Avenue, OU campus. The European Union Center will cover travel and accommodation costs and award a stipend of $1,000 to each seminar participant. Click here for a complete schedule.

July 23-25, 2003:

The European Union Center at The University of Oklahoma announced a three-day curriculum development seminar to take place on the Norman campus from July 23rd thru July 25th, 2003. The seminar was taught by OU faculty members specializing in EU studies, and was designed for university faculty at institutions within the Southwestern Network of OU's EU Center to expand or develop new teaching units on the European Union. Faculty in all relevant disciplines were invited to apply. The European Union Center covered travel and accommodation costs and awarded a stipend of $1,000 to each seminar participant.

To apply send:
~ A current c.v.
~ A 1-2 page cover letter explaining how you would like to enhance the role of EU studies in your teaching. Faculty might do this by developing a new course, adding a new segment to an existing course, or revising a portion of a current course. Send application materials to:

Mitchell P. Smith
Co-Director, European Union Center
University of Oklahoma
Monnet Hall
630 Parrington Oval, Room 555
Norman, OK 73072

Applications must reach the EU Center at OU no later than March 31, 2003.

For further information, contact Professor Smith at mps@ou.edu, or Joel Archer, Outreach Coordinator, at: eucenter@ou.edu or (405) 325-1926.


Schedule of Events 2004:


Tuesday, July 13
9-10:40am: Transcending a Europe of Wars, Dr. Mitchell Smith, EU Center Co-Director
10:40-11:00am: coffee break
11:00-12:30pm: From the European Coal and Steel Community to the EU, Dr. Mitchell Smith
12:30-1:30pm: lunch break
1:30-2:50pm: group curriculum development
2:50-3:10pm: continuation of group work

Wednesday, July 14
9-10:40am: What Exactly is the European Union? (Part I), Dr. Mitchell Smith
10:40-11:00am: coffee break
11:00-12:30pm: What Exactly is the European Union? (Part II)
12:30-1:30pm: lunch break
1:30-2:30pm: Patti Harrold, Edmond School District and 2002 Summer Seminar participant
2:30-3:15pm: Stacey Higbe, Moore School District and 2002 Summer Seminar participant
3:15-3:30pm: break
3:30-4:30pm: group curriculum development

Thursday, July 15
9-10:40am: Europe's Single Currency (Part I), Dr. Mitchell Smith
10:40-11:00am: coffe break
11:00-12:30pm: Europe's Single Currency (Part II)
12:30-1:30pm: lunch break
1:30-2:50pm: group curriculum development
2:50-3:10pm: break
3:10-4:30pm: continuation of group work

Friday, July 16
9-10:20am: Eastward Enlargement of the European Union, Dr. Mitchell Smith
10:20-10:40am: coffee break
10:40-noon: Europe's Future: The Constitution and Beyond, Dr. Mitchell Smith
12:00-1:00pm: lunch break
1:00-2:15pm: group curriculum development
2:15-2:30pm: break
2:30-4:30pm: presentation and discussion of curriculum developed by seminar participants