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European Integration (Seminar without Tutorial)

Europäische Integration (Seminar ohne Tutorat)

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Ronja Sczepanski
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:25

Abstract

The lecture course covers the theory, development, and core policy fields of European integration as well as structures and processes of the EU as a decision- and policy-making system.

Objective

The seminar is designed to help students understand the European Union as a particular kind of political system that differs both from the nation-state and from other international organizations. It imparts basic knowledge on the development, institutions, procedures, and policies of the EU and provides an introduction to major approaches to integration theory and political science research on the EU.

Content

1. Introduction 2. Theories of European integration 3. Institutional development of European integration 4. Development of political integration 5. Internal market and monetary union 6. Internal and external security policies 7. Constitutionalization 8. Widening and differentiation 9. European integration in crisis 10. Institutions 11. Law-making and law enforcement 12. Statehood and democracy 13. Switzerland, the EEA and Neighbourhood Policies

Resources

Lecture Notes

The seminar covers the theory, development, and core policy fields of European integration as well as structures and processes of the EU as a decision- and policy-making system.

Literature

Die Literatur wird auf Moodle bereitgestellt.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Europäische Integration: Seminar
  • Tue 09:15-11:00 (CHN E 42)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
    • Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (SiP courses are recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. All SiP courses are listed in Type A. Courses listed under Type B are only recommendations for enrollment for specific departments.)