To introduce students to European integration and globalisation and how they impact on national politics.
Contents
Learning about the history of European integration, the EU's political system, the Europeanisation of national politics, and the different aspects of globalisation.
Modes of study
Lectures, a book exam (see literature) and/or a compensatory essay to be agreed on with the teacher in charge.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Study materials
Hix, The Political System of the European Union. Palgrave 2005. 2nd edition (2 ECTS); Raunio - Saari (eds.), Eurooppalaistuminen: Suomen sopeutuminen Euroopan integraatioon. Edita 2006 (2 ECTS); Tiihonen - Tiihonen, Kohti globaalivastuuta. Maailmanhallinta - politiikkaa, taloutta ja demokratiaa. VATT 2004 (1 ECTS)