Theories of Integration - 2nd semester
Code
722071053
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Estudos Políticos
Credits
10
Teacher in charge
Alice Cunha
Weekly hours
3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
It is intended that students acquire and deepen:
a) Knowledge on the basic concepts of the various theoretical models for regional integration;
b) Ability to analyse according to the various theories of integration: federalism, functionalism, intergovernmentalism, neo-functionalism.
c) Ability to analyse according to the various theories of \"governance\": institutionalism, epistemic communities, \"multilevel governance\"; \"supranational governance.\"
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
I. Introductory Concepts
a) Theoretical models of regional integration
b) Regional integration processes
II.Theoretical models of European integration
a) Political and ideological evolution of European unity
b) Federalism
c) Functionalism
d) Intergovernmentalism
III.Theoretical models of European Governance
a) Institutionalism
b) Multilevel governance
c) Epistemic Communities; Policy Networks
Bibliography
Cini, Michele (Ed.) (2006) European Union Politics. (2ª ed), Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Nelson B. & Stubb A. (2003) The European Union: Readings on the Theory and Practice of European Integration (3ª ed), Londres: Lynne Rienner.
Rosamond, B. (2000) Theories of European Integration. Londres: Macmillan Press.
Wiener, A. & Diez, T. (2003) European Integration Theory. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Teaching method
Lectures on the program’s topics; practical component on the presentation and discussion of texts.
Evaluation method
Evaluation method
It will be considered as elements of assessment:
a) Participation on the class debate (10%)
b) Critical review of an academic article or book chapter, on the analysis of theoretical models of European integration:
- Synthesis presented and discussed in class (recommended: 15 min.) (10%)
- Written version (max. 8000 characters with spaces, excluding notes), sent by e-mail until 15 days after the oral presentation (30%)
c) Essay on a theoretical model of European integration (maximum of 20,000 characters, including spaces) to be delivered by the end of the semester (50%).