European Union Policies
Module Code: PO8005
Module Name: European Union Policies
- ECTS Weighting: 5
- Semester/Term Taught: Hilary
- Module Personnel: Lecturer - Professor Raj Chari
- Module Syllabus
Learning Outcomes
After the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Describe the evolution of and main developments in key areas of EU policy.
- Explain policymaking processes and outcomes in the EU by applying relevant political science approaches and theories.
- Critically appraise research on EU policies.
Module Learning Aims
The main aim of this course is to develop students’ knowledge of ‘what EU public policy is’ and ‘how policies are made in the EU.’ The course starts with a theoretical examination of the policy making process and then considers the importance of interest groups and their regulation as they seek to influence policy. The conceptual insights gained will be used to analyze developments in a number of substantive policy areas.
Module Content
In terms of specific content, the first class deals with Theoretical Approaches and Public Policy, analyzing both the comparative politics and EU based literature literature. We then examine Interest Groups and Regulating Lobbyists in the EU from a comparative global perspective. The rest of module examines developments in key policy areas, including: single market policy, competition policy, economic and monetary union, as well as freedom, security and justice policies.
Recommended Reading List
A combination of academic journal articles and book chapters.
Assessment Details
2 essays worth 45% each, 10% participation
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