Political Science
Curricula 2015 – 2017
Keywords
Learning outcomes
After completing the course unit the students possess a sound understanding of European integration and EU decision-making. The students are familiar with integration theories and can identify the key developments and junctures in the history of modern European integration. The students can assess the roles of various member states and EU institutions in the history and decision-making of the EU. The students can also discuss the main challenges facing European integration and use their knowledge of the EU to evaluate its performance.
Contents
The development of European integration; integration theories; EU political system; the roles of EU institutions and member states in EU decision-making; euro and economic integration; democratic deficit.
Modes of study
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
Hix - Høyland, The Political System of the European Union. Palgrave 2011. 3rd edition (3 ECTS).
Tiilikainen - Palosaari (ed.), Integraation teoria. Gaudeamus 2007 (2 ECTS). Please contact the teacher in charge for an alternative book in English.
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