POLS 349 - European Union

4 Credit(s)

Focuses on the political economy of the European Union. In order to understand the current state of the EU, the course surveys the history of European integration, analyzes the functions of the major institution of the EU, and introduces students to basic political economy concepts. Based on this knowledge, this course analyzes a selection of core EU policies, ranging from immigration and agricultural policy to enlargement and the European Monetary Union. Counts as a Governance elective for International Studies majors. A minimum of Sophomore standing required.