Politics

Introduction to the European Union

Module code: L2080
Level 4
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Seminar, Lecture
Assessment modes: Take away paper

This module will provide an introduction to the origins, institutions and main policies of the European Union, including the introduction of European citizenship and attempts by EU institutions to forge a European identity.

Module learning outcomes

• Identify and describe the key aspects of contemporary European integration
• Develop clear lines of argument using academic approaches
• Evaluate the usefulness of different concepts in explaining the nature of European integration