EUROSPINEUROSPIN

Ellinogermaniki Agogi

Proposed subjects for the

Research Questionnaire

Selection criteriaSelection criteria

1. Europe – views on Europe, European Integration 1. Europe – views on Europe, European Integration ((political and financial system, defense) –political and financial system, defense) – EURO EURO

• Actuality and timing: Publication of articles in parallel with Greece joining EMU in 2001

• Young people have every-day contact with money

2. Questions on “Identity" (European, national, 2. Questions on “Identity" (European, national, religious, ethnic, etc)religious, ethnic, etc)

attitudes towards other countries; specific sympathies and fears of other countries, attitudes towards foreigners/immigrants (views on the associated problems, perception of discriminatory statements, racism)

• Themes of every-day-life of young people

• The development of an “European Identity” in European citizens whilst maintaining the cultural Identity of each nation is one of the most substantial aims of European Community

3. Political culture and participation3. Political culture and participation

interest in politics, relationship between citizens and the state, acceptance of a democratic and pluralistic system, authoritarianism, elections, participation of youth in elections

• raises awareness for citizens’ role as decision makers and strengthens motivation to participate in political and social life

• Actuality: elections

4. Ethic norms, Church and Religion4. Ethic norms, Church and Religion

• Different perceptions of ethic norms and religion in European countries

• Trends of European youth to turn away or return to

religion

5. Economic structure and social justice – the 5. Economic structure and social justice – the demands of globalisationdemands of globalisation

• Subject of European and world Interest• Free Market and the role of government

(themes must be adapted to age group)

Model (subject depended) First Academic YearModel (subject depended) First Academic Year

1. Elements of democratic regime• Introduction to EUROSPIN• Instructions for research

2. Informatics• Instructions for e-tool• Data entry

Model (continued) First Academic YearModel (continued) First Academic Year

3. Elements of democratic regime• Discussion of first results

4. Any available academic hour• Evaluation questionnaires

Model (continued) Second Academic YearModel (continued) Second Academic Year

5. Civic Economics (Religion, History)• Analysis of results• Report by students• Collaboration with journalist

Classroom activitiesClassroom activities

Report (individual or team work) Class 1999-2000 and class 2000-2001 Time estimate What courses? Ways of collaborating with journalists Translation