History of European Unification (2026/2027: Periode 2)

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Cursusdoel

Learning outcomes: after completing the course, you will have attained the following learning outcomes:
  • in-depth knowledge and understanding of historical developments related to the course topic;
  • in-depth knowledge of the historiography within the course topic;
  • in-depth knowledge of the theoretical discourse about this topic;
  • knowledge of a relevant historical case pertaining to the specialised topic.
Learning objectives and skills: after completing the course, you will be able to:
  • critically reflect and actively participate in classroom discussions about the topic;
  • apply concepts, historiography and theories connected with the course topic;
  • collaborate in reading groups (tutorial groups);
  • devise and develop a research question on the basis of an in-depth case study of their choice;
  • apply their newly acquired knowledge of the theoretical discourse and historiography to a case study of their choice;
  • conduct independent research focusing (mainly) on in-depth secondary literature.

Vakinhoudelijk

This is the second course of Specialisation 5: Europe in the world: Identity, Power and Networks
(Track International Relations/History).

This course examines the history of European integration. It aims to provide students with a clear overview of the most important historical events and processes and to make them familiar with the main European institutions, such as the European Commission, the European Council, the European Central Bank, etc. The course adopts a combined chronological and theoretical-historiographical approach. One focus area constitutes key historical events, such as the launch of the European Community for Steel and Coal, the failure of the European Defense Community (1954) and the Maastricht Treaty (1991), and historical processes, such as the broadening and deepening of European integration and the continuous tension between intergovernmentalism and supranationalism. In addition to these internal processes, we will also look at the relations of the EC/EU with other parts of the world. Policy areas where external relations played an important role are for instance the common energy and security policies.

A second key emphasis will be placed on the existing historiography and theories on the European integration process. How have scholars interpreted and explained the driving forces, obstacles and nature of European unification since the 1950s? What have been their conclusions with regard to the future of an integrated Europe?
As part of the course we will go on an excursion to Brussels.

Aanvullende informatie

Early Exit option for international exchange students (5 ECTS)
Exchange students who are required to return to their home university before January, are allowed to choose an Early Exit option for this course. The Early Exit option means that students can finish the course before Christmas break, receiving 5 ECTS for the course. Students must make arrangements with the course coordinator at the start of the course.

Werkvormen

Hoorcollege
Toelichting

Students are expected to attend the meetings well-prepared.

Voorbereiding

Students are expected to actively participate during meetings.

Werkcollege

Toetsing

Paper

Verplicht | Weging 50% | Minimum cijfer 5,0 | ECTS 3,75

Toets

Verplicht | Weging 50% | ECTS 3,75

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Je moet minimaal 45 punten voor categorie 1 (Bachelor Inleiding) hebben behaald

Voorkennis

Aanvulling voor TCS: waarvan TC2V16002 plus een van deze 3: GE1V21001, GE1V21003, GE2V19002

Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

Gerelateerde studies

Thema's

Tentamens

Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus

Verplicht materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de verplichte literatuur bekend


Aanbevolen materiaal

  • BOEK
    Koen van Zon, Matthew Broad, Aleksandra Komornicka, Paul Reef, Alessandra Schimmel, Jorrit Steehouder. The Unfinished History of European Integration.. Amsterdam University Press.
    The Unfinished History of European Integration.
    ISBN: 9789048566143

Coördinator

dr. J. Steehouder J.Steehouder@uu.nl

Docenten

dr. J. Steehouder J.Steehouder@uu.nl
dr. R. van der Hoeven r.vanderhoeven2@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Deze cursus is open voor bijvakkers. Controleer wel of er aanvullende ingangseisen gelden.

Inschrijving
Van maandag 8 juni 2026 tot en met vrijdag 26 juni 2026

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