ST-420 Current issues in the European Union

The course is connected to the following study programs

• European Integration, 1-semester Programme
• Master's Programme in Political Science and Management

Course contents

 This courses studies in great depth particular aspects of the political system of the European Union and policies and the methodology of European studies. Topics may vary from year to year according to current developments in and scholarly discussions on the European Union, but are likely to include the European Union enlargement, external relations and Norway's relationship with the EU.

Learning outcomes

 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to

 

• demonstrate familiarity of the current challenges confronting the EU and its Member States

• describe and assess core aspects and future challenges of European integration and the European Union

• understand political processes of the European Union¿s institutions and policies studied in this course

• analyse conflicting interests and developments underwriting current issues of the European Union

• critically assess the perspectives for future development of the European Union

Teaching methods

 This course is offered during summer and will be based on lectures, working groups and seminars. Students are expected to engage actively.

Minimum 80% class attendance is required.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Five hours written exam with graded assessment.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
ST-402 – Current Issues in the European Union	10