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LEUSL2013 - Europeanisation of national political systems and European policies of the Member States
ECTS - Credits :
5
Lecturers :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , first term, 30 hours of theory.
Timetable :
Language of instruction :
English and French
Learning outcomes :
The course intends to give the students an analytical overview of (1) the way in which the European integration process has an impact on the institutional structure, policies and political processes in the member states; and (2) the processes that shape the national preferences of member state to participate in EU decision-making.
Prerequisites and co-requisites / Recommended optional programme components :
None
Course contents :
The course is divided into two parts:
- the first part encompasses several conceptual and theoretical approaches in the study of europeanisation processes, with a particular emphasis on intra-paradigmatic variabilities and debates. It covers aspects of the europeanisation of the policies, politics and even of the institutional system of the member states; - the second part analyses the way Belgium deals with its EU membership and examines how Belgium participates in EU decision-making, with a particular emphasis on the role of its sub-national entities and the interaction between multiple levels of governance. It will also demonstrate to what extent particular findings on the Belgian case can be generalized towards the europeanisation of other EU member states. Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Ex cathedra presentations.
The course is divided into two parts. The first one focuses on concepts, mechanisms and methods in the study of europeanisation. The second one analyses the europeanisation of the Belgian political system. Assessment methods and criteria :
Written or oral examination
Recommended or required reading :
None
Other information :
Support: to be determined by the professor in charge.
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