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European Integration
Europäische Integration
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:19
Abstract
The course (lecture and tutorial) 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
Schimmelfennig, Frank: Europäische Integration (erhältlich zu Beginn des Kurses)
Literature
Literatur wird über Moodle bereitgestellt.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| exercise | Europäische Integration: Tutorat |
|
1 h weekly |
| seminar | Europäische Integration: Seminar |
|
2 h weekly |