| Unit name | Co-operation and Integration In Europe |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| 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
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
