EU and International Governance (pzk_154)
About Study Course
Objective
The course aims to explore the European Union as a supra-national governance body and its implications to the nation states within and beyond its borders.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge on EU governance.
Learning outcomes
Students demonstrate a deep understanding of the evolution of the EU and its contemporary structure and operation, including its legal framework, institutions, decision-making processes and practices, interaction between the EU institutions and their interaction with the EU member states, impact of the member states in the EU and impact of the EU beyond its borders.
Demonstrates a systematic insight in the formal and informal operation of the EU. Students should be able to analyse and assess operation of the EU and processes within and beyond its institutional framework. Demonstrates professional presentation skills and the ability to explain different EU related issues to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Shows a sophisticated understanding and a clear appreciation of the evolution and operation of the EU. Students should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the operation of the EU governance.