I will be away at a conference. However, I have prepared some work for you to prepare for discussion and analysis for next week.

Reading/Assignments: Be prepared to discuss these readings and the assignment detailed in Week Two in class next Thursday. Desmond Dinan, Ever Closer Union, Introduction and Chapters 1-7 (through p. 184) Reader, Review the Brochure from 1998, The Draft Resolution from the 1998 Simulation

September 9th - Week Two: Introductions: The Simulation and A History of the EU

Part I: Introductions and the Simulation: Video and Discussion

• Introductions: Pair off and introduce yourself to your partner and then introduce your partner to the rest of the group. Discuss one item of interest that you have with you (set of keys, picture, backpack, whatever).
• Assignment of Groups for Weeks Three and Four (6 Groups of Three)
• Watch Video Production of EU Simulation

Part II: Assignment and Discussion

• Unraveling the theoretical debate on European integration requires knowledge of the history of the EU and two general competing theories or understandings of such integration. We will first focus on a brief and concise history of the EU and then ask several key questions.
• Your assignment. Write a two-three page answer to the following questions. Base your analysis on the readings from Desmond Dinan, Chapters 1-7 (through p. 184).
• What is supranationalism/transnationalism?
• What is intergovernmentalism?
• In your opinion, which approach/understanding of the EU's historical development best explains European integration to date?

September 16th - Week Three: Institutions of the EU

• We begin our study of the institutions of the EU by looking at the European Commission, Council of Ministers, Heads of State, and European Parliament. What are their powers? Are they intergovernmental in orientation or supranational? How important are they? What are their powers in relation to the other institutions? How does each institution interact with the other?
  Readings: Dinan, Ever Closer Union, Chapters 8, 9, and 10 Reader, "Like no Other Parliament
• Assignment: Working in your groups (the first three groups), prepare a three page informational handout (briefing statement) for the other groups on your subject: either the Commission, the Council of Ministers and Heads of State, or the European Parliament. Use the questions above to guide your analysis and presentation. Be prepared to present your findings.
• Group One: European Commission
• Group Two: European Council/Council of Ministers
• Group Three: European Parliament

September 23rd - Week Four: Party Groupings and Politics of the European Parliament

• This week we conclude our analysis of the European Union by examining the role of European political parties in the European Parliament. We will examine most of the leading political parties represented in the EP. We will also begin our examination of Spain's representation in the EP.
• Readings: Reader, Hix and Lord, "Political Parties in the EU," pp. 27-53; John Gibbons, "The 1994 Elections to the EP – Spain," in Juliet Lodge, 1994 Elections Maria Luz Moran, "Spain" in Roger Morgan, Parliaments and Parties Dinan, Ever Closer Union, Re-read pages pp. 273-277
• Assignment: Here are the main political parties in Europe. Groups 4, 5, and 6 will prepare a one-to-three page (depending on the size of party/information available) informational handout (briefing statement) on each selected party groupings. Be ready to present your findings. Within each section, evaluate the role of Spain's Members of the European Parliament. What do these party groupings stand for? Are they transnational? Or national? What interests do they represent ? Do they have power/influence in the EP?
• Group Four: Examine the European People's Party (EPP); the Independent Europe of Nations (EDN), Union for Europe (UFE) and Non-Attached Independents (I) - Four Reports
• Group Five: Party of European Socialists (PES); Greens (G); and the NordicGreens/Europe United Left (G/NL) – Three Reports
• Group Six: European Liberals (ELDR); the Radical Alliance (ARE); and the Non-Attached Independents (I) – Three Reports
• Give Take Home Quiz

September 30th - Week Five: Quiz, Alter Egos and Enlargement

• Discuss Take Home Exam – You can submit it via email or bring to class.
• Review the Alter Egos from 1998. Think about what kind of role you might want to play in the simulation. I will need to choose at least one, perhaps two, commissioners for a very important first step in the simulation. This person (or these persons) will need to prepare for a special early European Commission summit in Harrisburg towards the end of October.
• We will begin to discuss the idea of European Union Enlargement. I will present information in preparation for next week's readings and assignment.
• Prepare Groups for Weeks Six and Seven (3 Groups for Week Six; 2 Groups for Week Seven)

October 7th - Week Six: European Union Enlargement – Institutional Impact

• Readings: Reader, "EU Enlargement: The Return to Europe," John Van Oudenaren "Selected Articles" Dinan, Ever Closer Union, Chapter 7 (pp. 184-291) Graham and Cameron, Enlargement of the EU, Chapters 2, 3, 4 (pp. 44-53 only); 6 (pp. 101-109 only), 7 (pp. 131-134 on the EP)
• Assignment: Groups 1-3 will prepare detailed 4-5 page policy briefs/informational handouts on the impact of EU enlargement on the European Commission, European Parliament, and the Council of Ministers. I will pass out an additional selected reading(s) to each group. Specifically, you are to detail the effect/impact of enlargement on the respective institutions of the EU. Cover as many angles as you can.
• Group One: European Commission (Additional Reading – Dinan "The Commission and Enlargement")
• Group Two: Council of Ministers (Additional Readings - Edwards, "The Council of Ministers" and Kerremans, "The Consequences of Widening on the Council)
• Group Three: European Parliament (Additional Reading – Neunreither, "The EP and Enlargement")

October 14th -Week Seven: European Union Enlargement – Policy Impact

• Readings: Dinan, Ever Closer Union, Chapter 12; pp. 430-439 Graham and Cameron, EU Enlargement, Chapter 8 (pp. 151-154); Chapter 10 Reader, "Selected Newspaper Articles"
• Assignment: Groups 4 and 5 will prepare detailed 4-5 page policy briefs/informational handouts on the impact of enlargement on two very important EU policies – the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and Cohesion Policy (aka Structural Policy – Structural/Industrial Funds). Additional selected readings will be passed out the respective groups. Be very detailed in your analysis. Tell us what these policies are. How might they be forced to change, given the enlargement of the EU?
• Group Four – CAP (Additional Reading, Josling, "Can CAP Survive?")
• Group Five – Structural Policy (Additional Reading, Grabbe and Hughes, "Impact of Enlargement on Trade/Industrial Policy"
• Give Take Home Quiz

October 21st – Week Eight: Quiz, Alter Ego Assignments, and Spain

• Take Home Quiz Discussion and Analysis – submit via email or bring to class
• Time to choose your alter ego. If you haven't told me specifically who you might want to play in the simulation, I will assign you an alter ego. Begin your research on creating a profile statement of your alter ego.
• Begin Analysis of Spanish Politics

October 28th - Week Nine: Spanish Politics

• Readings: Reader, Heywood, pp. xii-xix; and pp. 217-240 Lancaster, pp. 282-298, and pp. 328-331 Richards, pp. 161-177 "Selected Newspaper Articles"
• The European Commission will likely meet this week in Harrisburg
• Continue work on your Alter Ego Reports/ Assignments with a focus on Spain

November 4th - Week Ten: Spanish Politics and Parties; Spain and the EU (other member states)

• Readings: Reader, Heywood, pp.189-214 Lancaster, pp. pp. 299-327 and pp. 331-340 Richards, pp. 177-182
• Continue to work on your Alter Ego Reports
• Take Home Quiz on Spain

November 11th -Week Eleven: Quiz due on Spain, Alter Ego Presentations

• Talk with Ambassador Ed Rowell ??
• Discuss Take Home Quiz – submit via email or bring to class
• Presentations of Alter Egos (This may carry into next week's material)

November 18th - Week Twelve: Negotiation Tactics, Rules and Procedures: Practice Simulation

• Link via the web site for analysis and discussion of the Rules and Procedures for the Simulation. Print these out for use in class and the simulation.
• Link via the web site for analysis of negotiating strategies and tactics. A brief "simulation" of the simulation will be carried out. Be prepared to "play" your role in the simulation. Print these out for use in class and the simulation.

November 25th - Week Thirteen: Turkey Day (no class)

December 2nd - Week Fourteen: The Final Details of the Simulation and Head to D.C.

• Briefing for the Simulation. I will try and set up a meeting prior to our Wednesday departure.
• 12/1-12/4: Washington D.C. Simulation, Georgetown Holiday Inn
• Link to web site for Agenda for the trip, etc.

December 9th - Week Fifteen: Assessment and Discussion