POLI 3321

Politics of European Union

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Europe is a complex polity. Almost all countries are members of the European Union (EU), which has common government institutions and policy-making processes. The course examines these important developments in the context of theories of integration. Among topics discussed are the common currency, agricultural politics, the common foreign and security policy, social policy issues, and the significance of institutions such as the European Parliament. The role of the EU in the global economy, and expansion into central and Eastern Europe, are also discussed.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2023 syllabus by Ruben Zaiotti. Open the PDF

Grading

15%ParticipationSynchronous sessions
30%Weekly assignmentsModule reviews and discussion-board entries
20%EU simulationTeam assignment
25%EssayAbout 2,500 words
10%Take-home exam24 hours to complete

Textbook

  • European Union Governance and Policy Making: A Canadian Perspective, Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly, Achim Hurrelmann, and Amy Verdun (eds.)

Course rules

Late work
Work may be penalized 2% per day, including weekends, if the instructor is not informed in advance or work is very late.
Extensions
Extensions are granted only for documented illness or bereavement.
Recordings
Students may not record lectures or save and share the instructor's posted videos.
Assignments
Written assignments must be typed, double-spaced, and use a 12-point font.

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