| Module Title |
Issues in European Integration |
| Module Code |
POL1043 (ITS: LG345) |
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Faculty |
Law & Government |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The purpose of this module is to provide an in-depth analysis of the key issues and debates in European integration. This course covers the substance of the five main institutions and the decision-making processes of the EU and develops students’ knowledge by focusing on key issues such as the role of identity in the European integration process, the democratic deficit, the enlargement of the EU to include Turkey as a member, relations with the United States of America, and the EU as a global actor. This advanced course on European integration addresses the current and future issues of European integration in the post-Cold war era and beyond.
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Learning Outcomes
1. know the functions of the EU's main institutions and understand the decision-making processes in the European Union
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 22 | Interactive lectures with contributions from students building on assigned course readings, past and future lecture topics and students' own self-knowledge/experiences | | Independent Study | 90 | Reading, summation, evaluation and integrated learning of lecture and research materials, including preparation for multiple choice exam and group presentation/assignment | | Group work | 13 | Collaboration, research, reading, writing for delivery of presentation |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20925 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Christian Kaunert | Module Teacher | Moign Khawaja, Tanya Ní Mhuirthile |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Short Answer Questions | 30 question in-class multiple choice exam on the institutions and decision-making processes of the EU | 30% | Week 6 | | Group presentation | a 15-20 minute group seminar presentation on one of five topics | 10% | As required | | Assignment | 2000 word assignment
Written account of the role and powers of an actor in a discrete decision-making process in an area of EU policy; analysis of opportunities to influence legislation; motivations driving legislative agreements and amendments.
1) Identify the Treaty article(s) the legislative proposal is created under
2) Set the context of the proposal: who initiated it, and why, and what current provisions are in place, if any
3) Trace the decision-making process over a timeline, highlighting the key stage(s) of outcomes
4) Describe the powers and role of your actor/institution in the decision-making process
5) Evaluate the outcome achieved – did the final draft capture sufficient | 60% | As required |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Nugent, Neill: 2010, The Government and Politics of the European Union, Palgrave Macmillan,
- Herman Lelieveldt and Sebastiaan Princen: 2011, The Politics of the European Union, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,
- Bomberg, Elizabeth and Alexander Stubb: 2008, The European Union: How Does it Work?, Oxford University Press,
- Cini, Michelle: 2007, European Union Politics, 2nd, ., Oxford University Press, .,
- Peterson, John and Michael Shackleton: 2006, The Institutions of the European Union, Oxford University Press,
- Wallace, Helen, William Wallace and Mark A. Pollack: 2005, Policy-Making in the European Union, Oxford University Press,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
- Website: Europa.eu,
- Website: Euractiv.com,
- newspaper: European Voice,
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