History of Regional Integrations
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
This graduate course addresses several questions. Why the number of regional integration schemes around the world has multiplied in the last decades, often with consequences as important as (or more important than) those wrought by global factors. Is there a way to explain the proliferation of regional integration schemes? Why do states participate in several forms of regional integration instead of pursuing multilateral or global integration? Why can we observe such a variety of institutional forms in regional integration?
The approach will be historical, we will explore causes and consequences of regional integration phenomena and examples and we will include a comparative study of several regional integration schemes.
This course's methodological approach will privilege: a critical examination of the most qualified trends in historiography, a rigorous analysis of the available primary sources (e.g. treaties, negotiations and s.o.). The course will enable students to apply their knowledge to the analysis of the complex processes of regional integration of the past and present times.
The students will prepare and submit a 15-page research paper before the end of the second part of the course. All papers will be discussed in class.
The approach will be historical, we will explore causes and consequences of regional integration phenomena and examples and we will include a comparative study of several regional integration schemes.
This course's methodological approach will privilege: a critical examination of the most qualified trends in historiography, a rigorous analysis of the available primary sources (e.g. treaties, negotiations and s.o.). The course will enable students to apply their knowledge to the analysis of the complex processes of regional integration of the past and present times.
The students will prepare and submit a 15-page research paper before the end of the second part of the course. All papers will be discussed in class.
Expected learning outcomes
This course's methodological approach will privilege a critical examination of the most qualified trends in historiography, a rigorous analysis of the available primary sources (e.g. treaties, negotiations, diplomatic papers and s.o.). The course will enable students to apply their knowledge to the analysis of the complex framework of Regional integrations processes of the past and recent times.
Lesson period: Second trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second trimester
Course syllabus
Week 1
1. Course introduction: structure; case studies; readings; evaluation methods
2. Regional integration as the "late comer" in the History of international relations
Week 2
3. Theories of regional integration
4. At the origins of regional integration in Europe: The Zollverein
Week 3
5. The Third Reich and European integration
6. Origins of Western European economic integration post-1945
Week 4
7. The EEC and its policies: Integration at Work
8. Models of integration close to Europe: the Gulf Cooperation Council
Week 5
9. The Western Balkans and European integration
10. The EU and the post-Soviet space
Week 6
11. A history of Eurasian integration
12. China and Eurasian integration
Week 7
13. ASEAN integration (1)
14. ASEAN integration (2)
Week 8
15. Regional integrations in Africa
16. African Regionalism and EU-Africa Interregionalism
Week 9
17. Regional integration in North America: NAFTA
18. Regional integration in Latin America: MERCOSUR and other models
Week 10
19. Other minor forms of Regional integrations
20. Review class
1. Course introduction: structure; case studies; readings; evaluation methods
2. Regional integration as the "late comer" in the History of international relations
Week 2
3. Theories of regional integration
4. At the origins of regional integration in Europe: The Zollverein
Week 3
5. The Third Reich and European integration
6. Origins of Western European economic integration post-1945
Week 4
7. The EEC and its policies: Integration at Work
8. Models of integration close to Europe: the Gulf Cooperation Council
Week 5
9. The Western Balkans and European integration
10. The EU and the post-Soviet space
Week 6
11. A history of Eurasian integration
12. China and Eurasian integration
Week 7
13. ASEAN integration (1)
14. ASEAN integration (2)
Week 8
15. Regional integrations in Africa
16. African Regionalism and EU-Africa Interregionalism
Week 9
17. Regional integration in North America: NAFTA
18. Regional integration in Latin America: MERCOSUR and other models
Week 10
19. Other minor forms of Regional integrations
20. Review class
Prerequisites for admission
No previous knowledge required
Teaching methods
This graduate course addresses several questions. Why the number of regional integration schemes around the world has multiplied over the last decades, often influencing broader global dynamics. Is there a way to explain the proliferation of regional integration schemes? Why do states participate in several forms of regional integration instead of pursuing multilateral or global integration? Why can we observe such a variety of institutional forms in regional integration?
The approach will be historical. We will explore causes and consequences of regional integration phenomena, including a comparative study of several regional integration schemes.
This course's methodological approach will privilege: a critical examination of the most qualified trends in historiography, a rigorous analysis of the available primary sources (e.g. treaties, negotiations and s.o.). The course will enable students to apply their knowledge to the analysis of the complex processes of regional integration of the past and present times. External experts will be invited to discuss with the class about open issues and procedures.
The approach will be historical. We will explore causes and consequences of regional integration phenomena, including a comparative study of several regional integration schemes.
This course's methodological approach will privilege: a critical examination of the most qualified trends in historiography, a rigorous analysis of the available primary sources (e.g. treaties, negotiations and s.o.). The course will enable students to apply their knowledge to the analysis of the complex processes of regional integration of the past and present times. External experts will be invited to discuss with the class about open issues and procedures.
Teaching Resources
For attending students:
European Union and New Regionalism, edited by M. Telò, Ashgate, 2014
Moreover, a list of readings will be made available before the beginning of the course in the ARIEL platform, and will help students understand the material covered in the lectures. It is recommended that students read the corresponding material before each topic is covered in class.
For non-attending students:
European Union and New Regionalism, edited by M. Telò, Ashgate, 2014
W. Mattli, The Logic of Regional Integration, Cambridge University Press, 1999
European Union and New Regionalism, edited by M. Telò, Ashgate, 2014
Moreover, a list of readings will be made available before the beginning of the course in the ARIEL platform, and will help students understand the material covered in the lectures. It is recommended that students read the corresponding material before each topic is covered in class.
For non-attending students:
European Union and New Regionalism, edited by M. Telò, Ashgate, 2014
W. Mattli, The Logic of Regional Integration, Cambridge University Press, 1999
Assessment methods and Criteria
Attending students (75% of classes attended) will prepare and submit an individual research paper to be agreed with the lecturer (max. 3000 words), to be submitted 7 days before the oral exams. Final exams are oral, and intended to verify how students have been able to apply their knowledge and competences acquired during the course. Research papers will count for a 33% of the final grade. Non-attending students will not submit a research paper, and only base their final exam on the selected material for non-attending students.
SPS/06 - HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Graglia Piero
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Graglia PieroProfessor(s)
Reception:
Office hours: on MONDAYS from 12,30 PM to 3,30 PM
office hours are in presence or via Microsoft Teams platform.