Class Construction of the European Union

The European Union project has been one of the most daring experiences as far as economy and policies are concerned. This curricular unit aims at describing how the process was shaped and progressed. It starts by highlighting the period between the two great wars. It gives relevance to the events initially shaping the process. It describes all the pertinent moments until the great crises of the XXI century. The main goal is to make sure the students critically evaluate the project, its political implications, and synergies.

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1. The evolution of the European integration process 1.1.The origins of the European project 1.2.The Second World War and the reorganization of Europe:The military and political reorganization of Europe; - The reconstruction of European economies; - The Coal and Steel Community. 1.3. The construction of the European Economic Community - The economic recovery of the 1950s; - The European Economic Community; - Political developments of the 1960s; - The economic crisis of the seventies.1.4. From the Economic Community to the European Union - The Single European Act; - The German unification; - The Maastricht Treaty. 1.5.The political and economic reorganization of the European Union: - From the Treaty of Amsterdam to the Treaty of Nice;- A Constitution for Europe; - Consequences of the Treaty of Lisbon. 2. The crises of the 21st century:from the financial to the health crisis.Inflation and the ECB's policies.  3 - The current European political reality.

The classes will have specific aspects, according to the moment of the presentation of the contents, and they will be supported in updated bibliography and other elements developed by the professor. There will be moments of argumentative interaction, especially at the end of each topic. The use of primary documents will be advised. In terms of assessment, a continuous methodology will be privileged. The evaluation presupposes the completion of 2 mandatory written tests to assess knowledge; Attendance and participation in classes: 1st Test - 45% 2nd Test - 45% Attendance and participation in classes - 10%

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