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LEUSL2010 - Political theories and regime of the European Union
Credits :
5
Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , first term, 30 hours of theory.
Language of instruction :
English
Learning outcomes :
To develop the students' understanding of the theories used to explain the European integration process, by introducing and evaluating the main schools of thought in European integration theory.
Prerequisites :
None
Co-requisites :
None
Course contents :
- Introduction to theorizing the European integration process.
- Classical integration theories : federalism, (neo-)functionalism, liberal intergovernmentalism. - Current perspectives on European integration : governance, multi-level governance, policy networks, new-institutionalism, social constructivism, Europeanization, political economy. - Overview of European integration theories. - Application of these theoretical models to empirical questions of EU politics and policy-making. Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Ex cathedra presentations.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Written or oral examination.
Recommended or required reading :
To be determined by the professor in charge.
Other information :
Support: syllabus and texts to read.
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