Course - Introduction to the European Union - EUR1001
EUR1001 - Introduction to the European Union
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Term:
Autumn
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
Term:
Spring
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
What is the European Union (EU)? How does it work? What are the main EU policy-making bodies? How do member states relate to the EU institutions? How do EU institutions interact and work with one another? In what fields does the EU produce public policy? The EU is a complex, unique organization that is neither a state, a federation nor an international organisation like, for instance, the Council of Europe, the United Nations or NATO. This course is an introduction to the political system of the EU and provides a detailed overview of the various institutions, their interactions and the way they make policy. It also offers a broad survey of key policies of the European Union, such as Economic and Monetary Union, Common Agricultural Policy, Common Foreign and Security Policy, etc. The course discusses the institutional set-up of the EU, EU policy making processes and policy areas.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Students will
- have a basic understanding of the political system of the EU,
- have a basic knowledge of the EUs institutional structure and workings, including the main EU institutions and how they make policy,
- have a basic knowledge of EU policy fields,
- be familiar with core concepts such as supranationalism and intergovernmentalism,
- understand the relationship between the EU and its member states.
Skills
Students will be able
- to analyse the role of EU institutions in making policy and legislation,
- to utilise knowledge about the EU in discussions pertaining to EU institutions, policy areas and policy-formation,
- to analyse critically the implications of the EU as a supranational political system,
- to utilise and communicate concisely the acquired knowledge of the EU in relevant contexts,
- be able to assess critically the reliability and validity of public information about EU institutions, their interaction and EU policy formation.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and group sessions. Logbook.
Students must submit and pass 7 logbook entries in order to sit for the written exam.
Compulsory assignments
- 7 logbook entries, each approx. 400 words.
Further on evaluation
Exam registration requires that class registration and compulsory assignments are approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from a previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
No previous knowledge about the EU or EU studies required.
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2019
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- European Studies and Foreign Languages
- European Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical and Classical Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2019-12-03 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL410 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL111 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 81
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Spring
ORD
Home exam
100/100
Release
2020-05-25Submission
2020-05-25
09:00
INSPERA
13:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"