Unit name | Co-operation and Integration In Europe |
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Unit code | POLI21214 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Perez-Solorzano Borragan |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit introduces students to the European Union. It examines the dynamics of European integration, the EU institutions, the policy process and the interaction between the EU and its member states. The unit starts by charting the historical evolution of the European project from the 1950s to the present, while reflecting on the explanatory value of the conceptual and theoretical approaches that have sought to account for regional integration in Europe. Students will gain knowledge of key institutional actors by analysing their role within the system of EU governance and the evolution of the formal balance of power between them. The unit will also examine the EU’s ability to accommodate to new challenges by studying the effect of the financial crisis on the Eurozone; Brexit; the increasing contestation of European integration; and the EU’s role in a changing international arena. Throughout the term, relevant contemporary events and issues will be discussed.
Aims:
• To introduce students to the dynamics of co-operation and integration in Europe.
• To introduce students to the political system of the EU.
• To introduce students to the key concepts and theories underpinning the study of the European Union.
• To develop an understanding of the relationship between European Union, its member states and the wider world.
• To develop and understanding of how the European Union is affected by and responds to key challenges such as Brexit, populism, and the financial and migration crises.
After completing this unit successful students will be able to:
The unit will be taught through blended learning methods, including a mix of synchronous and asynchronous teaching activities
2,000 word essay 1 (25%) 2,000 word essay 2 (75%)
Both assessments test all learning outcomes