The lecture course covers the theory, development, and core policy fields of European integration as well as structures and processes of the EU as a decision- and policy-making system.
Learning objective
The seminar is designed to help students understand the European Union as a particular kind of political system that differs both from the nation-state and from other international organizations. It imparts basic knowledge on the development, institutions, procedures, and policies of the EU and provides an introduction to major approaches to integration theory and political science research on the EU.
Content
1. Introduction 2. Theories of European integration 3. Institutional development of European integration 4. Development of political integration 5. Internal market and monetary union 6. Internal and external security policies 7. Constitutionalization 8. Widening and differentiation 9. European integration in crisis 10. Institutions 11. Law-making and law enforcement 12. Statehood and democracy 13. Switzerland, the EEA and Neighbourhood Policies
Lecture notes
The seminar covers the theory, development, and core policy fields of European integration as well as structures and processes of the EU as a decision- and policy-making system.
Literature
Die Literatur wird auf Moodle bereitgestellt.
Prerequisites / Notice
The grade is based on a written exam.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
assessed
Personal Competencies
Critical Thinking
assessed
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)