POLS 335 The European Union
An inquiry into the background, structure, and politics in and the contemporary challenges faced by the European Union. A research paper is optional.
Offered
Spring, odd years
Outcomes
- Students will gain an understanding of the historical evolution of integrated Europe.
- Students will gain an understanding of the structure and processes of the contemporary European Union.
- Students will gain an understanding of the complexities and difficulties of collective European governance in a system of semi-sovereign states.
- Students will gain an appreciation of the unique nature of and challenges in the politics of integrated Europe.
- If the research paper option is chosen, students will develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills through an in-depth exploration of an issue of contemporary European Union concern.