O/IR 323 - Germany And The European Integration Process

A study of the various aspects, policies and levels of the political structures, the formation, and development of the European Union, as well as Germany’s role in the process of the European Integration. Special emphasis will be put upon the analysis of the political challenges that lie ahead. Why is Germany an essential part of the equation? Why is the rest of Europe looking towards Germany for leadership? Students will be introduced to key players like the European Council, European Parliament, other EU institutions and their German equivalents. With the newfound insight into these institutions the students will be able to investigate the European Integration Process from different angles, the German, European and also the Transatlantic perspective.