ST-301 Current Issues in the European Union (summer semester)

Emnet er tilknyttet følgende studieprogram

• Statsvitenskap, bachelorprogram

Anbefalte forkunnskaper

Knowledge of EU politics at introductory level recommended (e.g. ST-202) or, alternatively, use of John McCormick, Understanding the European Union. A Concise Introduction (London and Basingstoke: Palgrave 2014) and Michele Cini & Nieves Peréz-Solórzano Borragán (eds), European Union Politics (Oxford: Oxford University Press 2013) for thorough preparation prior to the courses

Innhold

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.

Læringsutbytte

Upon successful completion of this course, the student

• should have broad knowledge of the current challenges confronting the EU and its Member States

• is familiar with core aspects and future challenges of European integration and the European Union

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

• can reflect upon conflicting interests and developments underwriting current issues of the European Union

• can communicate the perspectives for future development of the European Union

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen

Graded paper of ca. 1500 words and a minimum of 80% of class attendance.

Undervisnings- og læringsformer

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

Studentevaluering

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. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Eksamen

Four hours written exam with graded assessment.