| Module Title and Purpose | 1. Full Module Title
Power and Politics in the European Union |
| 2. Aims of the Module:
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To
identify and to critically examine the institutional character of the
EU, with special reference to multi-level governance concepts and
phenomena |
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To
identify and explore the political dynamics of the EU's policy
processes, with special reference to agenda setting and political as
well as economic (i.e.Common Market) decision-making |
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To explore the principal configurations of national and supranational power in the EU polity |
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To examine critically the debates about democracy, identity and citizenship in the EU
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To explore and critically examine the debate about constitutionalising the EU |
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To explore and critically examine the debate about the finalité of the European Union |
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| Module Delivery | 3. Contents:
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The historical development of the EC / EU from 1945 to the present
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Institutional and intergovernmental politics in the EU |
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The dynamics of power and influence in the EU |
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Case studies of the principal EU policy domains (with special emphasis on agenda setting and decision-making) |
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The changing balance of institutional power in the EU from a theoretical and empirical perspective |
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The impact of Eastern enlargement on EU policy-making and politics |
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The Constitutional debate in the EU |
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The debate about 'finalite' in the EU |
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| 4. Indicative Reading:
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N. Nugent, Government and Politics of the EU ( 5th edition, Palgrave 2003)
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J. Peterson and E. Bomberg, Decision Making in the EU (Palgrave 1999) |
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J. McCormick, Understanding the EU ( 2nd edition, Palgrave 2002) |
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L. Cram et al, Developments in the EU (Palgrave, 2000) |
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D. Dinan, Ever Closer Union ( 2nd edition, Palgrave 2000) |
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S. Hix, The Political System of the European Union (Palgrave,1999) |
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J. McCormick, Understanding the European Union (Palgrave, 2002) |
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H and W. Wallace (eds) Policy-Making in the EU (4th edition, 2000, OUP) |
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J. Peterson and M. Shackleton (eds), The Institutions of the EU (OUP 2002) |
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A. Rodriguez-Pose, The EU: Economy, Society and Polity (OUP 2004) |
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| 5. Learning and Teaching Methods:
Total Contact Hours:
45
Range of Modes of Contact:
One week intensive block seminar with lectures (one hour duration) and
seminars based on small group discussion on a pre-determined topic
Range of other Learning Methods: Directed reading, distance learning chapters, internet-based solution of small assignments
Total Study Hours: 200 |
| Module Assessment | 6. Module Learning Outcomes:
Programme specific learning outcomes:
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Demonstrate knowledge of the development and political dynamics of the EU polity
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Demonstrate knowledge of / critically evaluate the processes of power and decision-making in the EU |
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Demonstrate knowledge of the interface between political actors at every level of the EU polity |
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Demonstrate knowledge of the interface of intergovernmental and
supranational forces in the EU policy-making process, both through
theoretical literature and empirical case studies of key policy domains |
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Demonstrate knowledge of current debates in the EU about membership as
citizenship, the identity question, democracy deficits and
constitutional issues |
Generic educational learning outcomes:
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Acquire, analyse and evaluate data / information from both written and electronic sources |
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Make connections between information / ideas from a variety of sources |
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Pursue a cogent and considered argument on the basis of evidence
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Communicate effectively, verbally and orally and in writing |
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Work effectively both as an independent learner and in groups |
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7. Assessment Methods:
Number, Type and Weighting of Elements:
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Coursework 50% |
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Seminar paper 50% |
Type and Weighting of Methods within each element:| :: |
One essay (2000 words max) to be submitted after the end of the intensive block seminar - weighted at 25 per cent |
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One
textual analysis (2000 words) of a current European issue / theme to be
submitted before the start of the block seminar – weighted at 25 per
cent |
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One longer academic paper on one of the subjects of the module
(subject to be agreed on between student and course supervisors) to be
handed in 2 – 3 months after the intensive block seminar - weighted at
50 per cent. |
Expected form of Feedback:
Written comments on assignments with informed verbal comments to students on return of course-work |
| Module Management |
8. Credit Points and Duration:
10 credit points / intensive working week plus preceding/following work periods for assignment research/reading/writing |
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9. Module Leaders:
Prof.Dr.Reinhard Meyers, Prof.Dr.Michael O'Neill |
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10. Subject:
Politics
Pre-or post-requisites: Familiarity with introductory literature supplied to participants in advance of block seminar
Site Delivery: Novi Sad UNS campus |
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11. Date:
August 2004 |