This course exposes cadets to the political systems and cultures of the European Union (EU) and its Member States. The driving questions of the course are: "Why do European actors (institutions, states, and individuals) behave the way they do, within Europe and internationally?" and "How has regional integration affected European political systems?" Cadets will study the historical development of the EU and explore different theoretical perspectives on regional integration. With this foundation, the course then explores the politics of individual European states and the institutions of the EU. Using social science methods, students will consider the domestic, regional, and international dimensions of Europe's foreign relations.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Each cadet will write a research paper on a topic of their choice.
