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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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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 current debates about globalisation and the 'new world order'.The module aims to discuss newer areas of EU competence such as the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice and new forms of law-making in the EU. The module analyses further the various social, economic and political underpinnings of EU law, focusing particularly on issues of citizenship and identity 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 foreign policy, defence, and justice and home affairs. 3. Appreciate the social, economic and political perspectives that underlie developments in EU law. 4. Appreciate the detailed requirements of EU competition law, as well as the dynamic nature of changing developments in this area. 5. 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 syllabusPart I Constitutional and Institutional Law ï€ New Forms of Governance- From Hard to Soft Law Part II Administrative Law ï€ Enforcement of EU Law ï€ Judicial Review in the EU ï€ The Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Part III Social & Economic Law ï€ Discrimination Law in the EU ï€ EU Citizenship ï€ Fortress Europe- Non-EU Nationals Part IV Competition Law & Policy ï€ EC Competition Law-Functions & Enforcement ï€ Anti-Competive Practices ï€ Abuse of a Dominant Position ï€ State Aids & Public Goods ï€ MergersActivitiesStudents 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 742, Journals, 0, The Common Market Law Review; European Law Journal; European Law Review, 743, Websites, 0, www.europa.eu; http://eur-lex.europa.eu; http://curia.europa.eu, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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