This lecture course provides a systematic analysis of the government and politics of the European Union. Combining historical, institutional and political perspectives, it offers an overview of the development and functioning of European integration from its foundations to the present day. The first part covers the EU's historical evolution. The second part discusses the EU's institutional architecture and modes of decision-making. The final part addresses some of the core challenges that currently face the EU as a political system, its leaders, and its citizens. By the end of the course, students will have a solid grasp of the historical development, the day-to-day operation, and the current state of play of the European integration process.
Natasha WUNSCH,Wei-Ting CHAO
Cours magistral seul
English
Students will be expected to complete weekly readings (2-3 articles or chapters) and to submit short written assignments related to the session topic in several weeks.
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Autumn 2021-2022
Validation will be achieved through two shorter assessments to be completed during session 4 and session 8 (worth 25% of the final grade each) and a final, three-hour exam at the end of the semester (worth 50% of the final grade).
Further information on the assignments and their evaluation will be provided during the course.
Students will be able to access preparatory readings and submit short written assignments via Moodle prior to each session to facilitate asynchronous work. The synchronous part of the course will consist of a short lecture on the session topic (ca. 30 mins) followed by different interactive activities (group discussion in break-out rooms, polls, individual exercises with immediate feedback). A 15 to 20-minute period at the end of each session will be reserved for open discussion and questions on the lecture and the readings.
Nugent (Neill), The Government and Politics of the European Union, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 2017 (8th edition).