Europe today: problems of integration
P Lentini
8 points * 3 hours per week * Second semester * Clayton
This subject seeks to analyse some of the problems confronting further integration in contemporary Europe. The core subjects of focus are in determining the validity of a single European experience; economic and social `development' versus `backwardness'; integration theories; the division of Europe and its reunification; the successes and failures of supranational institutions; social consequences of the moves towards the market in the former Communist countries of Europe and their repercussions throughout Europe; migration; nationalism and racism; social welfare; the status of women; transitions from `authoritarian' and `totalitarian' rule and environmental politics.
Assessment
Document analysis (500 words) * Class paper (1500 words) * Essay (2000 words) * Examination (2 hours)
Recommended reading
Batt J East-Central Europe from reform to transformation RIAA/Pinter
Kesselman M and others European politics in transition Heath
Lane J E and Ersson S Politics and society in western Europe Sage
Nicoll W and Salmon T C Understanding the new European community Harvester Wheatsheaf
Nugent N The government and politics of the European Community Macmillan
Smith G P and others Developments in German politics Macmillan
White S After Gorbachev CUP