European Integration

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module 3BPOW-051 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 45,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 2 Instructor(s) Peter Bursens Language of instruction: English Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties No specific prerequisites required. *Sequentiality Introduction to Political Science (1BPSW-06) 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) - to create basic knowledge about the proces of European integration: history, institutions, main policy domains and current agenda. - to learn how to gather information on the EU, to apply basic knowledge on current issues and to report orally and in written form - to learn how to develop arguments with respect to current European issues 3. Course content This course is an introduction on the European Union. All basic aspects of European integration are dealt with: history of European integration, theories of European integration, main current isssues (enlargement, institutional reform, foreign policy, ...) institutions and decision-making, and the main policy domains. It also includes skill modules on 'European Documentation Online' and on 'Developing Arguments and Debating'. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions Skills training Personal work: Exercises Assignments - individual Paper - individual 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Open book Discussionbased exam 6. Compulsory reading – study material Bache, Ian and Stephen George. 2006. Politics in the European Union. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Powerpoint handouts andsyllabi available through Blackboard. 7. Recommended reading - study material Complimenatry literature from other textbooks and Political Science journals. 8. Tutoring weekly office hours laatste aanpassing: last update: 15/02/2011 12:20 peter.bursens