Fall/Winter Timetable
POL359H1S L0101
Enlarging Europe: The European Union and Its Applicants
Themes
European integration remains one of the most important and successful political experiments in recent history. This course looks at the historical impetus for European integration after the Second World War and to the recent trends in this process, as well as its future prospects as the Union’s borders enlarge and it confronts new challenges. Special focus is on the Balkans, the Caucasus, and Ukraine.
Texts
There is no course text. Weekly readings will be assigned.
Format and Requirements
Mid-Term Opinion Essay (800-1000 words), Weekly reading responses, Final Take Home Essay (2500 words) and participation/attendance.
Preparation
Interest in European History and Politics.
Prerequisites
1.0 credit in POL/ JPA/ JPF/ JPI/ JPR/ JPS/ JRA courses
Exclusions
POL359Y1
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