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SYLLABUS

Contemporary European Institutions, 8 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Master´s programme in International and European Relations MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Political Science - SKA SUBJECT AREA     COURSE CODE   733A13

AIM OF THE COURSE

After completion of the course, the student should be able to - empirically and theoretically examine Europe, the European Union, and Europe’s relationships with other parts of the world, - critically analyse temporal and spatial developments, - critically analyse contemporary European political, economic and legal practice according to the theoretical frameworks discussed in the subject, - critically analyse the role of individual states in the EU, - utilise analytical tools to examine contemporary European and Global relationships, - accounting for the centrifugal and integrative aspects of European national and transnational interconnections and interdependence in broad temporal and spatial terms, - discuss possible future developments in Europe and the EU, - discuss possible future developments between Europe and the World.

CONTENTS

The course covers the following areas: - Comparative European politics - Political socialisation and participation - Multi−level governance in the EU - EU as a global actor - EU development policies - EU and other regions

TEACHING

The subject will be delivered by means of lectures for an overview of the readings and knowledge base of the subject; seminars and discussion to reinforce the knowledge gained from the lectures and the readings and which allow possibilities for reflection and discussion; and workshops. Literature studies. Language of instruction: English.

EXAMINATION

Mandatory seminars and workshops, and written essays. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In-depth study of at least 90 ECTScredits (3 semesters of full-time study) in the major subject is required, including a paper corresponding to approximately 10 weeks of study (15 ECTS). The programme provides advanced level studies for students of political science, economics, history, sociology, and other social sciences as well as for students with other disciplinary backgrounds who can demonstrate an ability to develop their potential in the topic.

GRADING

The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F

CERTIFICATE

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Contemporary European Institutions Contemporary European Institutions   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: EKI - Department of Management and Economics             Registrar No: 1332/06-41   Course Code: 733A13           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Political Science - SKA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   A1X   Advanced level     SKA   SA