IN PERSON: Have you ever wondered how the European Union began? This course will explore the creation and evolution of the EU from its origins in 1945 to its current structure. It examines the reasons behind the formation of the EU, initially as a trade union, and its transformation into a political and economic union. We will cover the key developments in post-WWII Europe and debates surrounding the various changes – some very dramatic - in how European countries interact and support one another. Students will gain insights into the challenges and shifts in EU integration throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Class sessions will be lecture-based, with opportunity for engaging discussion. | Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.
Max enrollment: 24.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
Eric Johnson is a retired high school History teacher and has taught in the OLLI at Duke program since 2017. He taught in two international schools and lived in Italy and Belgium from 1988-2007. Eric experienced many of the changes created by the formation of The European Union first hand. He hopes to share many of these with the OLLI community.