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LEUSL2702 - The economic basis of European Integration
USL-B
Credits :
8
Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , second term, 45 hours of theory.
Language of instruction :
French
Learning outcomes :
At the end of this course, students will know how to
- Characterise the main European economic systems.
- To identify the different logics of European economic and monetary integration.
- Manipulate the theoretical and conceptual tools of political economy to analyse economic developments in Europe.
- To structure a scientific discourse on the European economy.
- Critical judgement on the selection of media sources and the public presentation of economic issues.
Prerequisites :
None
Co-requisites :
None
Course contents :
This course in political economy aims to analyse the co-construction of the political and economic spheres in the European Union from the 1950s to the present day. First, we will discuss the foundations of European economic integration, the history of economic ideas, the construction of the single market, the adoption of the euro, the first ten years of governance of the Economic and Monetary Union, the crisis of the euro zone and the reforms linked to it. Second, we will address the ongoing debates on the finance/democracy nexus, digital economy, pandemics' economics, energy markets and geopolitical tensions. The ongoing ecological catastrophe is a transversal theme that is tackled throughout the class, from its historical roots to its actual developments.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
The sessions of the course are divided into three parts: a current affairs presnetiation performed by the students, a lecture conducted by the teacher and a discussion part of the texts related to the theme of the session. Student participation is encouraged throughout the sessions. Student attendance at all sessions of the course is highly recommended. For each session, a list of required readings is provided. Students must upload a summary of their readings before the class on the Moodle. These readings are an integral part of the course and will be required for the final exam. Students who wish to pursue certain topics in greater depth may request additional readings.
Assessment methods and criteria :
The evaluation of the students will be based on two elements: on the one hand, an individual written exam with questions on the course, which will count for 70% of the final mark, and on the other hand, the current affairs and compulsory readings which will count for 30% of the final mark.
Recommended or required reading :
None
Other information :
None
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