Discovering the European Union:
Teaching the Politics and the Economics

What are the key civics and economics concepts that form the foundation and success of the European Union? If you can’t answer that question, you will learn the answer at this workshop. The EU model is unique in modern history and one that will interest your students. Why else should students study the EU? They should know that the EU has a combined GDP slightly larger than the U.S. Internally, the EU has abolished trade barriers, adopted a common currency, and is striving toward convergence of living standards. Internationally, the EU aims to bolster Europe’s trade position and its political and economic power.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - please call to check on availability
Mail/fax registration form or register by phone at 303-752-2323

• Date: August 4-5, 2010 (register by: July 27)

• Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Location: Lowry Conference Center (“The Chapel”) 1061 Akron Way, Denver

• Class Fee: $70 (payable to CCEE with registration)

• Optional Credit Fee: 1 CU ECON and POS grad. sem. credit hours, $60 (payable to CU online)

• Faculty:

  • Professor Katie Sauer, Ph.D., Metropolitan State College; and

  • Professor Joe Jupille, Ph.D., CU at Boulder

• Includes: CEE’s Civics and Economics curriculum guide, EU Commission publications, continental breakfast and lunch

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Teachers can earn a certificate in Secondary or Elementary Economic Education through a 12 credit-hour program offered by CCEE and CU at Colorado Springs. Program includes Economics for Educators (3 credits), Methods for Teaching Economics (3 credits), and 6 credits of elective economics classes. Classes marked with the diploma icon have been pre-approved for the certificate.