The course intends to give the students an analytical overview of Europeanization processes, i.e. processes of domestic adaptation in the member states as a result of European integration. More in particular, it discusses how the European integration process has an impact on the institutions (executives, parliaments, subnational authorities), politics (political parties, interest groups) and policies (implementation and non-compliance) in EU member states. The course consists of three parts. First, the mechanisms, objects and effects of Europeanization are presented. Second, these theoretical notions are applied to the Europeanization of one particular member state, namely Belgium. Third, the students have to carry out research on the Europeanization of the institutions, politics or policy of a member state of their choice. Students have to present the results of their research, discuss each other work critically, and write a final paper.
- Profesor: Delreux Tom