Political Theories and Regime of the European Union

Teacher(s)

Delreux Tom;

Language

English

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in political science, law and history.

Main themes

This course provides an overview of the main theories on European integration.

Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	To develop the students¿ understanding of the theories used to explain the European integration process, by introducing and evaluating the main schools of thought in European integration theory.

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Content

- Introduction to theorizing the European integration process.
- Federalism
- Neo-functionalism
- Intergovernmentalism and liberal intergovernmentalism
- New-institutionalisms
- Social constructivism
- Governance and multi-level governance
- Recent developments in European integration theories

Evaluation methods

Written or oral exam. The exam covers all the material discussed during the lectures and presented in the reader.

Other information

Support: reader with obligatory readings (updated annually).

Bibliography

A définir par le titulaire.

Faculty or entity

EURO