Course Details
Country:
Germany
Institution:
University of Mannheim
Course Title:
VL Selected Topics in International Relations: The Dynamics of European Integration (Lecture)
Course Number:
Course Description:
Research on European integration distinguishes between the causes and consequences of the institutional choices for European integration. In the current debate, proponents of liberal intergovernmentalism and differentiated integration argue that the political leaders of the member states are able to design an effective institutional framework for EU policy-making, while postfunctionalists contend that an institutional mismatch exists between supranational form and function. This lecture introduces into the theories and methodologies about the causes and consequences of the institutional choices and their implications for EU policy-making. To understand research on the dynamics of European integration, students should have advanced knowledge in analytical theory and methodology. They should meet three conditions: Firstly, knowledge of the basic literature in international relations and comparative politics (lectures in BA); Secondly, methodological knowledge of research design and statistics (respective courses in political science or other disciplines); Thirdly, high interest in cutting-edge political science research (published in international
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
Pending For Approval
Attachment Files:
The Dynamics of European Integration (Lecture).docx
