International Relations in Northern Europe

From

10.11.2025

5 cr

Face-to-faceOnline

Intermediate studies

Theories of European integration; practice of European integration; interaction between EU institutions and Member States; main actors and problems of integration, as well as prospects of resolution.

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Luento-opetus ja seminaarit, kevät 2027

Lectures

Exam-tentti, kevät 2027

Exam

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Fields

Social sciences

Scope

5 cr

Code

POL.KV.221

The student is familiar with the main theoretical approaches of integration. They can apply these approaches to understand and explain integration processes within the EU as well as to analyse the interdependencies between EU institutions and Member States. The student comprehends the main actors of integration processes and delves deeper into the practical problems of integration and prospects of their resolution.

Additional study materials will be announced during courses.

Electronic exam (5 ECTS):

All books at once, unless you have previously completed courses partially compensating the course unit. Please inform the examiner of any such previous courses upon registration for the book exam.

Choose 5 ects from the following literature:

Hilmarsson, The Nordic, Baltic and Visegrád Small Powers in Europe: A Dance with Giants for Survival and Prosperity. Routledge 2023. (2op) OR

Braun, The Politics of Regional Cooperation and the Impact on the European Union: A Study of Nordic Cooperation and the Visegrad Group. Edward Elgar 2021. (2op)

and

Monaghan, The New Politics of Russia. 2nd edition. Manchester University Press 2024. (3op)

Organiser

Tampere University

Contact details

avoin.tau@tuni.fi

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