Task

You are going to become one of the countries represented in the European Union. At an upcoming parliamentary session, you will be asked to give your country's position on a current topic being faced by the E. U.

It will be important that you have researched and understand the following points:
  • Why did your country choose to join the European Union, and when did they join?
  • What does membership in the E. U. entail?
  • What are the advantages of being a member country of the European Union?
  • What have been the advantages for your specific country?
  • What are the disadvantages of being a member country of the E. U.?
  • What specific disadvantages has your country felt as a result of membership?
  • What are your feelings about other member countries?
  • What are your historical relationships with the other countries like?
  • What prejudices might you have as a result of your own nationality and culture with respect to the other member countries?
  • What do you feel your status is in the European Union? Are you more or less powerful (in your opinion) than other member countries?
  • Does your country have unique responsibilities within the union?
  • What is your economic standing within the European Union? Are you an economic giant or in economic need?
*see Teacher Resources for worksheet to accompany the above questions.
 

2007-2008 Parliamentary Issue

Turkey is petitioning to join the European Union. After having researched the above points, you must consider the following:
  • What do you (as your country) expect of Turkey if they are granted membership to the European
  • State your criteria and concerns based on your social/cultural perspective
As an elected member of the European Union's Parliament, you will be asked, in a parliamentary session to verbally present your case for or against Turkey's petition. You will use your knowledge of the E. U. and your country's history, culture and world view to argue your points.


While researching, you will use the Consequences for Stakeholder Chart to ensure that you cover the necessary points for your parliamentary session.

During the parliamentary session, you will use the Discussion Chart to make notes of the points brought up by each country of the E.U.
 
 
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