Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module builds on EU Law (LG318) by exploring further constitutional, administrative, social and economic aspects of EU law and policy. The module aims to reflect critically on the nature of EU law and the place of Europe within the current debates about globalization and the ‘new world order’. The module covers study of the internal market and touches upon some of the recent developments in relation to Brexit. It addresses social policy in respect of the principle of equal treatment between men and women, the concept of Union citizenship and “third-country nationals”. Finally, the module introduces and analyses the role of the EU in regard to competition law and policy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Appraise the reach and impact of EU law on issues of sovereignty, identity, and fundamental rights. 2. Critically assess the possible future development of the EU in areas such as citizenship, equal treatment and the internal market 3. Appreciate the social, economic and political perspectives that underlie developments in EU law. 4. Apply legal principles to factual scenarios. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative syllabus1. Economic Governance & the Eurozone Crisis 2. Introduction to the Internal Market & Free Movement of Workers 3. Free movement of Goods 4. Free movement of Services 5. Freedom of Establishment 6. Union Citizenship 7. Equal treatment of men and women 8. EU Competition LawActivitiesStudents will be expected (via the guidelines, links and suggested readings on Moodle) to read case law and legislation, academic articles and core texts; participate in class discussions and keep abreast of ongoing developments in this area of law. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 38682, Journals, 0, The Common Market Law Review; European Law Journal; European Law Review, 38683, Websites, 0, www.europa.eu; http://eur-lex.europa.eu; http://curia.europa.eu, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of Last Revision | 06-JAN-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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