2024

European Union Political System

Name: European Union Political System
Code: ECN13113L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: Legal-Political Theory and International Relations

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English, French
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of the semester students should be able to:

- Identify the dominant theoretical approaches that explain the process of European integration
- Describe the evolution of the European integration process
- Identify key EU institutions and political actors
- Understanding the EU's political process
- Identify key EU policies
- Assess the implications of EU developments for domestic policy and democracy

Contents

1. Theories of European integration and governance
2. Historical developments in the European integration process
3. European institutions and political actors in the EU
4. Policies and the policy-making process in the EU
5. Assessing the consequences: Europeanization; democracy and legitimacy in the EU

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes and practical classes (debate and group work)

Teaching Staff