KAFP 4095 - European Integration: Origins, Institutions, Challenges

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.

Lola AVRIL

Cours magistral seul

English

Students will be expected to complete weekly preparatory work (an article or chapter or an extract from a video/podcast). Participation to the discussion of this material will be awarded up to 1 bonus point on the final grade.

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Autumn 2022-2023

Validation will be achieved through the submission of one written assignment (session 8, groups of 2 students), the completion of one MCQ test (session 12 30') the semester as well as a short final essay (final exam). Further information on the assignments and their evaluation will be provided during the first session of the course.

Students will be able to access preparatory readings and submit short written assignments via Moodle prior to each session. Each session will start with a discussion of the assigned readings, then followed by a lecture. At the end of each session, there will be time for debates and Q&A.