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Kyle A Galler
POL S 447
Seattle Campus
Selected comparative political problems, political institutions, processes, and issues in comparative perspective. Strongly recommended: POL S 204.
Class description
Description: This course examines the history of European economic cooperation as a motivating and driving force for European integration for the past fifty years. It will look at the current economic situation of the EU, its policy objectives and instruments, and the challenges it faces and the ways in which it hopes to meet them. Monetary union and the need for policy coordination; pension and welfare systems; innovation and entrpreneurship; labor market flexibility; sustainability; globalisation and trade. The course will focus more on practical, political issues than theoretical economics, with the perspective of the experienced EU practitioner providing insights into how key EU decisions are actually made.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Class assignments: Students will be required: 1. To participate in a simulation of the EU legislative process (largely online, but some class sessions will also be dedicated to this), including related research of the position of the simulated country or institution. 2. To introduce the reading matter under discussion for at least one class session. 3. To research a new policy area for discussion each week.
Grading: Class participation, including simulation exercise and introductory presentations as above: 25%; Midterm exam: 30%; Final exam: 45%.
