In 2013-2014 PEU will focus on regional (European) integration theory and theories of EU governance. 1st part: major general theoretical approaches and specific theoretical models. 2nd part: application of theoretical models to selected real-life cases.
Basic Texts on Integration Theory
Rosamond, Ben. “Theories of European Integration”. Palgrave Macmillan. Houndmills. , 2000 [an anthology of theories . Disponibile presso la Biblioteca di Scienze Sociali UniFi
Wiener, Antje and Diez, Thomas (eds). “European Integration Theory”. 2nd Edition. Oxford, OUP, 2009. Una serie di saggi di autorevoli teorici sulle teorie dell’integrazione europea. Disponibile presso la Biblioteca di Scienze Sociali UniFi.
Basic Information on Cases
Regarding the cases which we will analyze together in class, I will suggest you some short readings (articles, book excerpts, magazine, web sites, databases).
Obiettivi Formativi
The first part will provide students with both (a) an in-depth understanding of theories, as well as (b) methodological tools to analyze them and compare them (clearly, only where these are commensurable). The second part will train students in applying theoretical models to real life cases
Prerequisiti
una buona conoscenza delle istituzioni della governance e delle politiche della UE
Metodi Didattici
(a) lezioni frontali (in part. nella prima parte del corso), (b) discussione di case studies, (c) ricerca indipendente (d) presentazione risultati della ricerca
Altre Informazioni
il corso si svolgerà nela primo semestre del aa. 2013-2014
Modalità di verifica apprendimento
La valutazione sarà basata su (a) la presenza alle lezioni e la partecipazione in classe e (b) la qualità della ricerca svolta e della presentazione dei risultati. Coloro che non frequentano il corso dovranno (a) sostenere un esame orale sul programma, e, (b) presentare e discutere in sede di esame i risultati scritti di una ricerca che essi dovranno previamente aderire col docente
Programma del corso
CLM RISE. 2013-2014. Politics of European Integration. Part II°. 6 CFU.
An Exercise in Applied Theory of Regional (European) Integration
Giorgio Natalicchi.
Hours: Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Hours 10:00-12:00
PROGRAM
Course Contents
In 2013-2014 PEU will focus on regional (European) integration theory and theories of EU governance.
In the 1st part we will concentrate on major general theoretical approaches and specific theoretical models. This part should provide the students with both (a) an in-depth understanding of theories, as well as (b) methodological tools to analyze them and compare them (clearly, only where these are commensurable).
In the 2nd part we will “apply” those approaches and models to selected real-life decisions, policies, and issues that developed during the process of integration in Europe. Here we will try to identify their relative explanatory power or prescriptive influence (depending on the nature of the approach or model).
Basic Texts on Integration Theory
Rosamond, Ben. “Theories of European Integration”. Palgrave Macmillan. Houndmills. , 2000 [an anthology of theories . Disponibile presso la Biblioteca di Scienze Sociali UniFi
Wiener, Antje and Diez, Thomas (eds). “European Integration Theory”. 2nd Edition. Oxford, OUP, 2009. Una serie di saggi di autorevoli teorici sulle teorie dell’integrazione europea. Disponibile presso la Biblioteca di Scienze Sociali UniFi.
Basic Information on Cases
Readings on the Cases
Regarding the cases which we will analyze together in class, I will suggest you some short readings (articles, book excerpts, magazine, web sites, databases).
Students Research and Presentation and Final Evaluation
Performance evaluation and grades will be based on a “research - report” developed by small groups (3 or 4 students, or, if so requested, by individual students). Towards the end of the course, the groups will present in class a very concise proposal for a theoretical analysis of a case (an event,, a policy, an issue, etc.). If needed I will suggest you some sources related to the chosen theme. All groups will then conduct the research and present the results in a report which they will present in a special (programmed) meeting, after the end o the course. Those who do not attend classes will both (a) take an oral exam on the regular program and (b) present the written results of a research on a theme to be agreed with the professor