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).
Learning Objectives
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
Prerequisites
A good knowledge of the history, the institutions, the governance, and the policies of the European Union.
Teaching Methods
(a) traditional teaching (expec. first part of the course. (b) class disussion of case studies. (c) autonomous research. (d) research results' presentation.
Further information
the course will take place in the firsr semester of the academic year 2013-2014
Type of Assessment
The final evaluation and grade will be based on: (a) the frequency of class attendance and the level of participation, and (b) the quality of their research and the quality of their presentation of the results.
Those who did not attend the classes, (a) will take an oral exam on the readings indicated in the syllabus, and (b) at the exam, present a written report based on a research on a theme that they will agree with the professor.
Course program
CLM RISE. 2013-2014. Politics of European Integration. Part II°. 6 CFU.
An exercise in Applied Theory of Regional (European) Integration
Giorgio Natalicchi.
Hours: Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 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 & 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. Students who did not attend the course will both (a) take an oral exam on the regular program and (b) present at the exam a written report on a research on a theme agreed previously with professor.