INT666 - THEORY and POLITICS of EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEORY and POLITICS of EUROPEAN INTEGRATION | INT666 | 2nd Semester | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Prequisites | none | |||||
| Course language | English | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Staff | |||||
| Course objective | This is an advanced course on the politics of, and theories and approaches to European integration. As such, it aims to provide the students with a deeper and critical understanding of the main theories of and approaches to European integration. The course first critically engages with the dominant approaches to integration such as neo-functionalism and institutionalism, and evaluates contemporary approaches to European integration in the form of governance approaches, policy networks, critical political economy, social constructivism and discursive approaches that came to the fore in the last two decades. It also seeks to provide the students with a clear understanding of the domestic and external politics of European integration and the decision making processes of the European Union. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | The evolution of the European Union. Decision making in the European Union. Classical theories of integration: functionalism and federalism. Approaches to European integration: neo-functionalism and institutionalism. Contemporary approaches to European integration: governance approaches, policy networks, critical political economy, social constructivism and discursive approaches. | |||||
| References | Mette Eilstrup-Sangiovanni, ed., Debates on European Integration, New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006. Simon Hix and Bjorn Hoyland, The Political System of the European Union, New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. Ben Rosamond, Theories of European Integration, New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2000. Helen Wallace, Mark A. Pollack, and Alasdair R. Young, eds., Policy-Making in the European Union, New York: Oxford University Press, 2010. Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez, eds., European Integration Theory, New York: Oxford University Press, 2009. Anders Wivel, Explaining European Integration, Copenhagen: Political Studies Press, 1998. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | Historical context of European integration |
| Week 3 | Decision making in the European Union |
| Week 4 | The European Union as an Actor: Successes and failures |
| Week 5 | Federalism |
| Week 6 | Federalism |
| Week 7 | Neo-functionalism |
| Week 8 | Mid-term exam |
| Week 9 | Institutionalism |
| Week 10 | Governance Approaches |
| Week 11 | Policy Networks |
| Week 12 | Social Constructivism |
| Week 13 | Critical Political Economy |
| Week 14 | The future of European Integration |
| Week 15 | Study Week |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 1 | 25 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 0 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 0 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 31 | 76 | 180 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Defines international security, political, social and economic issues in their historical and legal aspects, with an interdisciplinary approach. | X | ||||
| 2. Tells theoretical and applied knowledge of International Relations discipline in depth. | X | ||||
| 3. Interprets main international issues and developments with an interdisciplinary approach. | X | ||||
| 4. Uses the most suitable research methods in defining and analyzing international issues, and develops independent analyses. | X | ||||
| 5. Follows scientific literature and sources in the field of International Relations. | X | ||||
| 6. Develops strategy and policy proposals regarding international issues by relying on theoretical approaches and research. | X | ||||
| 7. Develops new approaches regarding global and regional issues from a perspective of International Relations theories. | X | ||||
| 8. In order to address issues of international relations can take responsibility as an individual or as a team member. | X | ||||
| 9. Can assess critically with an interdisciplinary approach information gathered regarding international relations. | X | ||||
| 10. Behaves in accordance with ethic values during processes of gathering information, conducting and publishing a research. | X | ||||
| 11. Effectively channels his/her views on international relations and research and analyses with public and authorities in written, oral and visually. | X | ||||
| 12. Supports social and cultural rights, acquires insight of social justice. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest