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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2.67 / 4
Course supervisor:Vineta Kleinberga
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Political Science
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Politics; International Politics

Objective

The objective of the course is to provide an overview of European integration – its historical development, institutional structure, policies, decision-making and the interaction between different actors (including institutions, nation-states, civil society, population, etc.).

Prerequisites

For successful completion of the study course, students must have prior knowledge of the development of the international system, the basic concepts of international relations and the structure and policies of the European Union.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Students have good knowledge of the history and causes of the development of the European Union (EU). They understand the different approaches to theorising European integration and the role of states, non-state actors and international institutions and structures in integration processes. Students have good knowledge of current EU developments and potential future development of the organisation. They understand EU policy-making and decision-making processes, and the role of EU institutions and Member States in organising external and internal affairs.

Skills

Students are able to identify the basic principles of operation of the EU and the key documents characterising its development, distinguish and describe EU policies, identify the division of competences between the EU and national levels, and analyse the opportunities and constraints of EU institutions and Member States in decision-making.

Competence

Students have the competence to analyse, write about and discuss the future development of the EU, policies, EU institutions, their role and importance in EU decision-making.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
International Relations - European Studies, SE2Bachelor’sRequiredAleksandra Palkova, Romāns Gagunovs