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Archived Curricula Guide 2017–2019
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POLVOA21 European Integration and the Political System of the European Union 5 ECTS
Organised by
Degree Programme in Politics
Political Science
Preceding studies
Compulsory:
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Management
Curricula 2015 – 2017

Keywords

Strategic themes: Internationalisation, Sustainable development

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

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Written exam 
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
In English
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
Option 2
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
In English
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 

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.

Belongs to following study modules

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Human Rights, Politics and Law (Common Core Studies / JKK)
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2017–2018
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
For Open University students only
Faculty of Management