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
- Teaching language:
- English.
- 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
Teaching language
English.Recommended prerequisites
Knowledge of EU politics at introductory level recommended (e.g. ST-202) or, alternatively, use of John McCormick, Understanding the European Union. A Concise Introduction (London and Basingstoke: Palgrave 2017) and Michele Cini & Nieves Peréz-Solórzano Borragán (eds), European Union Politics (Oxford: Oxford University Press 2019) for thorough preparation prior to the courses.
Course contents
Since 1994, Norway has been associated to the European Union (EU) via the Economic Area Agreement (EEA). By way of this agreement, Norway is urged to implement a significant amount of EU legislation which triggers significant impact on all aspects of life (see ST-408). In order to get a better grasp of the EU, this course explores core features of the political system of the European Union and addresses topics such as:
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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, 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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analyze and deal critically with 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 apply analytical tools to issues of European integration
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critically assess well-established approaches and dissenting arguments based on advanced knowledge within this field
Examination requirements
Minimum 80% of class attendance and approved term paper. Further information will be given in Canvas.
Teaching methods
This course is offered during summer and will be based on lectures, working groups and seminars. Students are expected to engage actively. Estimated workload 270 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, 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 individual exam on campus. Graded A-F.
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 |