ST-202 The European Union - Institutions and Politics (Autumn 2021)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Stefan Gänzle
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- English
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Political Science
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
Teaching language
English
Recommended previous knowledge
One year of studies in political science or equivalent studies.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will
- aquire a sound knowledge of European integration, history, EU institutions and policies as well as the interplay between member states and the Union (captures by the term 'Europeanization'
- learn to differentiate between different concepts and theories of European Integration
- be able to apply analytical tools and theoretically informed models to recent and current events and issues
- be able to demonstrate familiarity of the current challenges confronting the EU and their member states
- be able to critically assess well-established approaches and dissenting arguments
Contents
Relevant themes covered:
- A history of European integration
- Theories of European integration
- EU institutions
- EU policies
- Europeanisation of the nation-state
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching style: plenary lectures and seminars.
Examinations
The final grade will comprise of a written essay and a school exam.
1) Essay paper (40% of the final grade)
2) Written exam (60 % of the final grade)
Both parts of the exam must be passed in order to pass the exam. Graded A-F.
Student evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Admission for external candidates
No
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