Core
5
6 ECTS
Autumn
None
PS260
Adnan Huskič
2016
Introduction to the course design, overview and protocols
Origin of the idea of Europe
What is EU - The EC from 1945 – 1985
Theories: Inter-governmentalism, and new theories
EU Institutions: EC, Council,
EU Institutions: EP, ECJ
Policies: SEM, CAP
Policies: EMU, CFSP
Issues: Debating European identity, Democracy and European Polity, Enlargement
Issues: Differentiated integration, European politics, What is wrong with the EU and how to fix it
Concluding observations, discussion and course revision
| Type | Number per Term | Duration | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 45 |
45 minutes |
45 hours |
| Tutorials | 15 |
45 minutes |
15 hours |
| Total Guided/Independent Learning Hours | 90 | ||
| Total Contact Hours | 60 | ||
| Total Engagement Hours | 150 | ||
| Type | Number Required | Duration / Length | Weighting | Timing / Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Final Exam |
1 |
3 hours |
50% |
End of semester |
|
Mid-semester test |
1 |
2 hours |
20% |
Week 8 |
|
Research paper |
1 |
3000 words |
20% |
Week 7 |
|
Debate |
1 | 1 hour | 10% |
Week 10 |
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Critically evaluate the process of European integrations after 1945 and identify the driving forces behind European integrations
Analyse main theoretical approaches to European integrations, main institutions and actors in the EU as well as decision-making and policies
Articulate on the current state of affairs of the EU enlargement policy
Construct theoretically sound, empirically substantiated analysis of current issues relating to European integrations and EU today, formulating appropriate responses to abstract problems.
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Course reading and class discussions provide a forum for group analytical work and case study evaluation with problem-solving exercises. (ILO 1-4)
Lectures, individual presentations and discussions (ILO:1)
Written assignments enable closer examination of a defined problem or topic, and exercise written communication skills. Students will also undertake independent guided research, and generate ideas through the analysis of a wide range of information. (ILO: 1-4)Individual discussions/tutorials with students provide guidance and detailed feedback on their assignments (ILO: 4)Class debate will enable students to research and prepare for in-depth discussion on a given topic relating to EU polices, integration and function. Students will consider issues from different viewpoints and evaluate abstract problems. (ILO:4)
Assessment Strategy:
Research paper (ILO:4)
Student activity and plenary debate (ILO:1-4)
Midterm exam (ILO:1-4)
Final Exam (ILO:1-4)
Practical Skills:
Interpret and evaluate EU policy documents including those relating to SEM, EMU and CFSP.
Understand and apply theories relating to federalism and neo-functionalism.
Utilise research techniques and resources to evaluate information and generate ideas relating to EU policies and functions.
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Course reading and class discussions
(PS: 1-2)
Lectures and tutorials (PS:1-2)
Case study analyses and independent guided research (PS:3)
Class debate will enable students to research and prepare for in-depth discussion on a given topic relating to EU polices, integration and function. Students will consider issues from different viewpoints and evaluate abstract problems.(PS: 3)
Assessment Strategy:
Written Exam (PS: 1,2)
Research Paper (PS:3)
Group Debate (PS: 3)
Transferable Skills:
Ability to evaluate ideas, arguments and texts.
Public speaking, clarity of oral argument, team work.
Clarity of written argument and presentation.
Ability to research and critically evaluate information.
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Course readings and class discussions(TS: 1 2,3,)
Lectures and in-class exercises (TS: 1-4)
Debate and presentations. (TS:1,2,4)
Research paper. (TS:1,3,4)
Assessment Strategy:
Written Exams (TS:1,3)
Research paper (TS:1,4)
Debate (TS: 1,2)
Set text
Cini, M., (2013), European Union Politics, 4th Edition, Oxford University Press
Hix, S., Hoyland, B., (2011), The Political System of the EU, 3rd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan
Supplementary Materials
Checkel J. Katzenstein P., (2009), European Identity, Cambridge University Press
Cameron F., (2007), An Introduction to European Foreign Policy, Routledge
Jones, S., (2007), The Rise of European Security Cooperation, Cambridge University Press
Smith, K., (2014), European Union Foreign Policy in a Changing World, 3rd Edition, Polity Press
Howorth, J., (2014), Security and Defence Policy of the EU, 2nd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan
Keukeleire, S., MacNaughtan, J., (2014), The Foreign Policy of the EU, 2nd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan
Hix, S, (2008), What’s Wrong with the European Union and How to Fix It, Polity Press
The EU, [online], http://europa.eu/index_en.htm (Accessed 7th October 2014)
EU Policies [online], http://ec.europa.eu/policies/index_en.htm (Accessed 7th October 2014).
University of Oxford, The EU – Podcasts, [online], http://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/keywords/european-union (Accessed 7th October 2014).
EU Integration, (2014), [online], http://ec.europa.eu/ewsi/en/index.cfm (Accessed 7th October 2014).
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