The European Union is the most advanced supranational polity on the plant, but how did it get that way? Was it the Grand Design of far-sighted visionaries, or merely an unintended consequence of past decisions and policies? This course poses such questions and introduces students to the history and theory of European integration. By examining the political history of the European Union, students will discover the theories used to explain the unique degree of political integration that has characterised the European state system since the end of World War Two.
The course is divided into two parts. The first covers the political history of European integration since World War Two. The second covers the major theoretical positions that have arisen to explain that same process of political integration. The two parts of the course will reinforce each other, with the second part taking the historical development of European integration as its source material but making the theoretical dimensions explicit.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon Successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Discuss the main theoretical positions used to explain European integration;
- Identify the episodes in post-War European history that have led to advances in integration theory;
- Analyse different historical and political explanations of European integration that privilege one theory over others;
- Apply knowledge of these theories to predict possible directions in future European integration.
Indicative Assessment
One research essay on Part A, 2000 words (40%) (LO2, 4)
One research essay on Part B, 2000 words (40%) (LO3, 4)
Short assessment on Parts A and B, 1000 words (20%) (LO 1, 4)
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Workload
The workload for this course comprises of a total of 130 hours spread over 13 weeks of teaching. If enrolments are 5 or less it will be taught as a reading course. If enrolments are between 6 and 89 it will be taught with a one-hour lecture and one two-hour tutorial per week. If enrolments are 90 and above the course will revert to a two hour lecture and one hour tutorial format.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
McAllister, Richard (2010). European Union: an historical and political survey. London: Routledge.
Eilstrop-Sangiovani, Mette. (2006). Debates on European Integration: a reader. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
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Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1164 | |
| 2014 | $2478 | |
| 2013 | $2472 | |
| 2012 | $2472 | |
| 2011 | $2424 | |
| 2010 | $2358 | |
| 2009 | $2286 | |
| 2008 | $2286 | |
| 2007 | $2286 | |
| 2006 | $2286 | |
| 2005 | $2286 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2574 |
| 2014 | $3246 |
| 2013 | $3240 |
| 2012 | $3240 |
| 2011 | $3240 |
| 2010 | $3240 |
| 2009 | $3240 |
| 2008 | $3240 |
| 2007 | $3132 |
| 2006 | $3132 |
| 2005 | $3132 |
| 2004 | $2916 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8644 | 22 Jul 2014 | 01 Aug 2014 | 31 Aug 2014 | 31 Oct 2014 | In Person | N/A |
