ST-419 History, institutions and policies of European integration (Summer semester)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Stefan Gänzle
- Lecture Semester:
- Summer, Autumn
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- European Integration, 1-semester Programme
- Master's Programme in Political Science and Management
Course contents
This course explores core features of the political system of the European Union and addresses amongst other topics:
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the history of European unification and integration, especially the development of the European Union since 1951
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core aspects of the cultural, socio-economic, legal and political dimensions of European integration
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theories of regional integration, in particular with regards to Europe
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institutions and Member States of the European Union
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decision- and policy-making in the European Union
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policies of the European Union, e.g. the Economic and Monetary Union
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future perspectives of the European Union
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
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describe the motives behind the process of European integration
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describe and illustrate the functioning of European Union policies, the organisational set-up of EU institutions and their dynamic interplay with the Member States
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differentiate between different concepts and theories of European integration and to apply analytical tools to issues of European integration
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critically assess well-established approaches and dissenting arguments
Teaching methods
This course is offered during summer and will be based on lectures, working groups and seminars. Students are expected to engage actively.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.
Assessment methods and criteria
Five hours written exam with graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| ST-401 – History, Institutions and Policies of the European Integration | 10 |