Admission requirements and any restrictions.
Description
This course introduces students to the study of contemporary EU politics and policy-making from a political science perspective. It draws on a variety of theories of European integration, disintegration and EU decision-making to gain a better understanding of the role of EU institutions and other actors in the day-to-day activities and decision-making of the EU. While the course focuses on the EU’s core institutions and actors, as well as the most prevalent theories of EU decision-making, students will study the practice of EU politics and governance through a focus on decision-making dynamics across a range of self-chosen policy areas. The practice(s) of EU decision-making will further be highlighted through a study trip to the European Union’s institutions in Brussels, which will take place during the examination week.
Course objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, participants can:
Explain and apply core theories of European integration;
Identify and interpret the role of EU institutions and additional actors in EU policy-making processes;
Consider and analyse the dynamics of EU decision-making in different EU policy areas;
Collectively research recent EU policy developments;
Present EU policy developments and highlight ongoing issues orally and in writing.
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Assessment method #### Assessment
Group presentation: 30%
1 policy brief: 50%
Active participation: 20%
Weighing
The final mark for the course is established by determining the weighted average. To pass the course, the weighted average of the partial grades must be 5.5 or higher.
The booktitles and / or syllabi to be used in the course, where it can be purchased and how this literature should be studied beforehand.
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.
General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office: Huizinga
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