EURO2003 European Union: Policies, Institutions and Challenges
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | European Studies |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The syllabus reflects the shifting challenges confronting the European Union. It includes an analysis of the institutions of the European Union in the context of questions of European identity, the democratic deficit, Euroscepticism and likely reforms. The course also covers the nature, history and evolution of major policies and their impact on member states as well as the wider debate over the evolution of the European Union as it confronts `globalisation'. Other considerations include the perspective of member states on issues like defence, social policy, culture and enlargement; and the European Union in the world, as an expanding regional bloc. By taking an overall thematic approach, the course will equip students with an understanding of the European Union and the issues it confronts and engenders. |
| Indicative Assessment |
One research essay of 2,500 words (60%) and one shorter essay of 1,500 words (40%). |
| Workload |
22 hours of lectures and 11 tutorials. Lectures will be recorded on DLD. |
| Areas of Interest | Contemporary Europe |
| Prescribed Texts | McCormick, John. Understanding the European Union. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006 |
| Indicative Reading List |
Provided in the course guide at outset of the course. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Contemporary Europe, International Relations, and Political Science |
| Academic Contact | Dr Wellings |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
