REGIONAL INTEGRATION IN EUROPE (2 CREDITS)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: identify key concepts and theories in the European regional integration; describe major events in the evolution of European integration; discuss current debates and challenges to European integration; apply concepts and theories to cases of European integration.

Topics:

1. Introduction to region and regionalism;
2. Europe as a region;
3. The idea of European integration (leaders’ perspectives);
4. The establishment of European Union (1951-1992);
5. The Deepening of the EU (from Maastricht to Lisbon);
6. The Widening of the EU (from 12 to 28);
7. Emerging theories on European regional integration;
8. The current institutions and policy process in the EU;
9. Multi-level Governance in the EU;
10. Economic Policy;
11. Internal Policies;
12. EU’s foreign policy;
13. Current debates and challenges to European integration.