| ETE287 | European Integration, 30 ECTS credits. /European Integration/ |
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 240 |
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Area of Education: Humanities Subject area: Other subjects |
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| Advancement level
(A-D): C
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| Aim: The aim of this course is that students shall attain a broad understanding of Europe as constantly evolving, shaped by complex political, economic, social and cultural dynamics, and as an actor in a global perspective. To this end the course addresses the theme of European integration - and disintegration - from an interdisciplinary standpoint, thereby enabling students to explore patterns of trans-national interconnections and interdependence in broad temporal and spatial terms. A further aim of the course is thus that students shall acquire the tools and abilities to analyse ideational as well as institutional aspects of the formation of Europe and European relations. |
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| Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered) At least one year of full time undergraduate study in relevant subjects, eg. politics, economics, law, history, geography. Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding. |
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| Organisation: The full-time course consists of four consequitive parts 1. The History of European Identity 2. European Democratic Culture 3. Contemporary European Institutions 4. Europe in the World and is given during the fall semester. The course will be delivered by means of lectures and seminars. |
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| Course contents: The first part of the course deals with the question of "European Identity" . Does it exist, how did it develop, what is the role played by geographical conditions, economy, religion, tradition, culture and politics? A guiding thought is that the history of Europe can be seen as a constantly changing system of networks that enables people to exchange ideas, trade, and culture. An important question is what can unite and what can split people in Europe? The concepts of internationalism and nationalism are also discussed. In the second part of the course historical and contemporary notions of European and national citizenship are examined. A bearing thought is that even though the idea of democracy by no means has been universally accepted or taken for granted in Europe, the development of a democratic culture has played a central role in European politics since the French Revolution. Even today the question of democratic forms for European governance are central to many political controversies. The ideas and practice of democracy are discussed, as well the enemies of democracy and the ambitions of democratic parties in Europe. The third part of the course presents the development of the European integration process from the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1957 to the creation of the European Community, with an emphasis on the present situation. Major institutions and political actors such as the Commission, the Council of Ministers, The European Council, The European Parliament and the European Court of Justice, and other institutions and actors, both formal and non-formal, are treated. Special emphasis is placed on the policy process in general and specific policy areas as well as national influences and controls on the European Union processes. The last part deals with the relations between Europe (and the European Union) and the rest of the world. The aim of the course is to provide an overview and understanding of Europeâ?Ts role in the world, past and present. European nations have influenced other nations and peoples as a result of political and economic relations and through the organisation of the diplomatic system. The course covers topics, such as, nationalism, colonialism and imperialism, the organisation of international political, diplomatic and economic relations. |
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| Course literature: Main literature: Rietbergen, Peter (1998), Europe. A Cultural History. London: Routledge Arblaster, A. (1994), Democracy. Buckingham: Open University Press, 2nd ed. Hague, R & Harrop, M. (2004), Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduc-tion. Hampshire and New York: Palgrave. 6th edition. Warleigh, Alex (ed) (2002), Understanding European Union Institutions. London: Routledge. Cameron, R. (1993), A Concise Economic History of the World. New York: Oxford University Press, 2nd Ed. Herman, P. & Kuper, R. (2003), Food for Thought. Towards a Future for Farming. London and Sterling, Virginia: Pluto Press. Hobsbawm, E.J. (1992), Nations and nationalism since 1780: programme, myth, re-ality. Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press. 2nd ed. (paperback) Mayall, J. (2001), World Politics. Cambridge: Polity Press. |
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| Examination: | |||
| Written examination, European Identity Written examination, European Democratic Culture Written examination, Comtemporary European Institutions Written examination, Europe in the World |
5 p 5 p 5 p 5 p |
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| I certain circumstances the written examinations may be replaced by oral examinations. Examinations can also include written papers and active participation in seminars. | |||
Course language is English. Department offering the course: EKI. Director of Studies: Examiner: Course Syllabus in Swedish |
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