Course - The European Union in Crisis - POL8528
POL8528 - The European Union in Crisis
About
New from the academic year 2023/2024
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
Since the early 2000s, the European Union has faced a range of crises, including the Euro crisis, the refugee crisis, the corona crisis and the energy crisis in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How has the EU managed to survive? How has the balance of power between EU institutions and member states been affected by crises? This course discusses the nature of crises, as well as crisis management, crisis exploitation, and crisis communication. We start with a critical analysis of what a ‘crisis’ really is and how it comes about, with a particular focus on how crises are constructed and managed through communication. We discuss the major crises that have struck Europe in the 21st century and how the EU dealt with it.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- understand the nature of (a)symmetric shocks affecting Europe in recent history
- understand how crises are narrated and managed
- improve her understanding of how the European Union works
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- treat one of the themes which was discussed in instruction in an independent empirical analytical manner which is at a high international level
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars totaling 4 hours per week. Individual supervision for the term paper. The language of instruction is English. If fewer than 6 students attend the course the first two weeks of teaching, the course will be given as an individual study course with supervision. Please contact the department for further information.
Required previous knowledge
Master's degree in Political Science or equivalent
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL3527 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2023 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 100/100
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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"