Theories of European Integration

Prerequisites

• P215 and H230: will be specified later
• EU3: EU1.

Target group/Course level

This course is designed for students who already have a basic knowledge of European integration; advanced students, study module EU1

Objectives

Using a mixed lecture-seminar format, it aims to give students a systematic and critical introduction to social science approaches to European integration; to capture the complexity of the evolving European polity; to discuss theories in relation to their intellectual and political contexts; and to sharpen the students’ analytical skills (theoretical literacy).

Content

• Introduction and overview of the course. Why theory?
• Functionalism, federalism, transactionalism
• Neofunctionalism
• Intergovernmentalism
• Multi-level governance
• Constructivism
• Paper presentation
• Paper presentation
• Paper presentation
• Conclusion

Course work and forms of study

• Mixed lecture-seminar format
• Active participation
• Research paper of 10 pages
• Paper presentation

N.B. If a student doesn't attend other courses belonging to the study unit during the academic year 2008-2009 the remaining credits of the study unit are to be completed in the form of a book exam within six months, at the latest, after the date of the course completion.

Grading

The course work will be graded on a scale from 0 to 5.

The final grade will be based on:

• Participation in class (20%).
• A research paper of 10 pages (50%)
• A paper presentation (30%).

Course results and retake

The results of the course will be posted on the notice board of the Department.

If the course work is not accepted or if the student wishes to raise his/her grade, he/she should contact the teacher within one month after the publication of the results and discuss arrangements for rewriting course work.

Course evaluation anddevelopment

During the last session, students will have an opportunity to give feedback on the course to the lecturer and to fill in an anonymous evaluation form. During the course feedback can be given anonymously.

When giving feedback, please evaluate the contribution of the teacher, your own contribution, the contributions of other students and the possible contribution of the Department office to the success of the course.