Scheda insegnamento

Pre-requisites

Comprehension of oral and written English at least at level B2 of the CEFR. If necessary, students should make use of the language tutoring service offered by the University.

Learning Objectives

Students who complete the course will: Become familiar with the history, structure, objectives, modes of operation, and policies of the EU as a result of the evolution of diverse political systems and national interests. Develop the ability to understand the specific nature and role of the various EU institutions. Gain the ability to present relevant topics orally and apply the knowledge acquired throughout the course to present-day issues pertaining to the institutions, politics and policies of the EU.

This course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the European Union (EU) and its complex institutional framework, political dynamics, and policy-making processes. Throughout the course, students will delve into the historical, legal, and political foundations of the EU, examining key treaties, institutions, and decision-making processes that shape EU policies. They will gain a thorough understanding of the European integration process, exploring topics such as the evolution of the EU's institutions, the role of member states, and the challenges of supranational governance. The course also focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of the European integration project, dissecting the main challenges it faces, including the eurozone crisis, Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, the management of migration.

Students are required to communicate to the instructor, within 10 days from the beginning of the course, whether they will be attending or non-attending.

Attending students

Lectures, interactive seminars, presentations prepared using the materials available on the LOL platform, group projects.

Non-attending students

Details to be agreed with the instructor.

The digital platforms LOL and Teams will be used, including for distance learning methods according to the indications developed by the CdS.

Students who have submitted disability or DSA certifications to the Secretariat are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course, also through the [Commission for differences and inclusion](https://www.unistrapg.it/ it/vivere-il-campus/servizi/servizi-per-studenti-con-dsa-e-disabilita) (differences-inclusion@unistrapg.it) to agree on compensatory and/or dispensatory measures to adapt teaching.

The exam will be carried out, both for attending and non-attending students, in a single session in written form, during which both the study of the texts in the program and the materials offered on the LOL platform will be verified and, for attending students, the understanding of the topics covered in the classroom and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to concrete cases.

For students with disability or DSA certifications, the exam methods will be agreed in relation to the specific needs, after hearing the opinion of the Commission for differences and inclusion.

Attending students

Jonathan Olsen, “The European Union: Politics and Policies”, 7th Edition, 2020, Routledge

Additional readings will be made available on the LOL platform.

Non-attending students

Jonathan Olsen, “The European Union: Politics and Policies”, 7th Edition, 2020, Routledge

Leonardo Morlino and Cecilia Emma Sottilotta (eds) “The politics of the Eurozone crisis in Southern Europe: A comparative reappraisal”, 2019, Palgrave MacMillan

Additional readings will be agreed upon with the instructor and/or made available in the LOL platform.

A detailed and updated list of references and in-depth texts will be published on the LOL platform.

Students will be considered "attending" if they attend at least two thirds of the classes. Office hours are to be agreed upon by appointment, writing to cecilia.sottilotta@unistrapg.it