040315 SE Political Processes and Governance in the EU (2019W)
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 16.09.2019 09:00 to Mo 23.09.2019 12:00
- Registration is open from Th 26.09.2019 09:00 to Fr 27.09.2019 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 14.10.2019 12:00
Registration information is available for each group.
Groups
Group 1
max. 30 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Dear Students,
be advised that the Venue and Time for class on Week 02 (Friday, 11.10.2019) has changed as follows:
Friday 11.10.2019 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß EG.503.
Friday
04.10.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday
11.10.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday
18.10.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday
25.10.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday
15.11.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday
15.11.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday
22.11.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday
29.11.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday
06.12.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday
06.12.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday
17.01.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday
17.01.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday
24.01.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday
31.01.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
This seminar requires regular attendance, active participation and assignments during term time. Regular attendance is mandatory, especially session 1 is obligatory. No more than two sessions may be missed and any further missed session must be compensated by a written task. Coursework includes written, oral, and audiovisual assignments. Submission of each assignment on time is mandatory. Plagiarized assignments count as no submission. Late submissions of assignments will be penalised.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Evaluation (All assignments are compulsory):
• Short (~250 words) weekly homework assignments/response to the readings (25%). Deadline: evening before class takes place (i.e. Thursdays, 19:00)
• Group presentation + presentation file (20%);
• Active and informed participation in class (20%);
• Final paper in the length of 2000 words (35%). Deadline: 20.02.2020
• Short (~250 words) weekly homework assignments/response to the readings (25%). Deadline: evening before class takes place (i.e. Thursdays, 19:00)
• Group presentation + presentation file (20%);
• Active and informed participation in class (20%);
• Final paper in the length of 2000 words (35%). Deadline: 20.02.2020
Examination topics
Readings and information gathered during class
Reading list
There is no adequate single textbook for this course. Main literature is:
•Costa, O., Brack, N. (2019) ‘How the EU Really Works’, Routledge, London.
•Best, E. (2016) 'Understanding EU Decision-Making', Springer / EIPA: Maastricht.
•Cini, M., Borragan, N.P.-S. (2019) ‘European Union Politics’, 6th edition, Oxford:OUP.
•Costa, O., Brack, N. (2019) ‘How the EU Really Works’, Routledge, London.
•Best, E. (2016) 'Understanding EU Decision-Making', Springer / EIPA: Maastricht.
•Cini, M., Borragan, N.P.-S. (2019) ‘European Union Politics’, 6th edition, Oxford:OUP.
Group 2
max. 30 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Dear Students,
be advised that the Venue and Time for class on Week 02 (Friday, 11.10.2019) has changed as follows:
Friday 11.10.2019 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß EG.503.
Friday
04.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
11.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
18.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
25.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
08.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
15.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
22.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
29.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
06.12.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
13.12.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
10.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
17.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
24.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
31.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Aims, contents and method of the course
Summary of the course contents:
Policy-making at the European Union (EU) level is complex given the institutional polyphony that characterises its multifaceted multi-level decision-making processes. All of the EU member states (EUMS) through the EU’s intergovernmental institutions (i.e. European Council, Council) as well as its supranational institutions (e.g. European Commission, European Parliament, etc.) play a crucial role. Specific policies (e.g. monetary policy) are decided in specialised institutions such as the European Central Bank. Non-states actors, interest groups and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) try also to shape policy decision.
Social/economic strife (Euro/debt crises, illegal immigration, Brexit, etc.), an environment of heightened Euroscepticism across the EU as well as the spread of populist politics and rise of illiberal democracies have affected the type of solutions offered, which range from more supranational action to rejection of EU and a retreat to national sovereignty.
This course will engage with the above and completion of the seminar will enable students to have a deeper understanding of the functions of the EU’s institutions/actors and the processes involved in EU policy/decision-making.Objective of the course:
The aim of the course is twofold: a) to enable students gain in-depth understanding of the decision-making processes and actors involved in policy-making at the EU level; b) advance students' ability to produce spoken and written analyses in accordance with good academic practices.Learning outcomes:
• Detailed understanding about processes and actors involved in policy-making at the EU level
• Class is designed to develop students’ analytical/critical thinking and presentation techniques. Research work and essay writing target the improvement of students’ research and academic writing skills. Hence, students will be able to:
o Independently produce spoken and written analyses in accordance with good academic practices,
o Practice on raising good analytical questions relevant to topics provided,
o Plan and present own research, and
o Critically analyse and think conceptually about the processes and actors involved in policy-making at EU level by using reasoned/well-informed arguments.
Policy-making at the European Union (EU) level is complex given the institutional polyphony that characterises its multifaceted multi-level decision-making processes. All of the EU member states (EUMS) through the EU’s intergovernmental institutions (i.e. European Council, Council) as well as its supranational institutions (e.g. European Commission, European Parliament, etc.) play a crucial role. Specific policies (e.g. monetary policy) are decided in specialised institutions such as the European Central Bank. Non-states actors, interest groups and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) try also to shape policy decision.
Social/economic strife (Euro/debt crises, illegal immigration, Brexit, etc.), an environment of heightened Euroscepticism across the EU as well as the spread of populist politics and rise of illiberal democracies have affected the type of solutions offered, which range from more supranational action to rejection of EU and a retreat to national sovereignty.
This course will engage with the above and completion of the seminar will enable students to have a deeper understanding of the functions of the EU’s institutions/actors and the processes involved in EU policy/decision-making.Objective of the course:
The aim of the course is twofold: a) to enable students gain in-depth understanding of the decision-making processes and actors involved in policy-making at the EU level; b) advance students' ability to produce spoken and written analyses in accordance with good academic practices.Learning outcomes:
• Detailed understanding about processes and actors involved in policy-making at the EU level
• Class is designed to develop students’ analytical/critical thinking and presentation techniques. Research work and essay writing target the improvement of students’ research and academic writing skills. Hence, students will be able to:
o Independently produce spoken and written analyses in accordance with good academic practices,
o Practice on raising good analytical questions relevant to topics provided,
o Plan and present own research, and
o Critically analyse and think conceptually about the processes and actors involved in policy-making at EU level by using reasoned/well-informed arguments.
Assessment and permitted materials
Attendance and presence of mind are mandatory.
Absence in the 1st session will result in de-registration from the course. For the semester, 2 absences will be allowed.
Coursework includes:
- written assignments,
- one group presentation, and
- regular participation in classroom discussions.
Late submissions of assignments will be penalised. Plagiarized assignments count as no submission.
Absence in the 1st session will result in de-registration from the course. For the semester, 2 absences will be allowed.
Coursework includes:
- written assignments,
- one group presentation, and
- regular participation in classroom discussions.
Late submissions of assignments will be penalised. Plagiarized assignments count as no submission.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum Requirements:
Eagerness to gain knowledge on the processes and actors involved in policy-making at the EU level.Assessment criteria:
Understanding about actors and processes at the heart of the EU policy-making
Ability to produce spoken and written analyses in accordance with good academic practices as well as critically analyse the processes and actors involved in policy-making at EU level by using reasoned/well-informed arguments.Evaluation (All assignments are compulsory):
• Short (~250 words) weekly homework assignments/response to the readings (25%). Deadline: noon, the day when class takes place (i.e. Fridays, 12:00)
• Group presentation + presentation file (20%);
• Active and informed participation in class (20%);
• Final paper in the length of 2000 words (35%). Deadline: 20.02.2020
Eagerness to gain knowledge on the processes and actors involved in policy-making at the EU level.Assessment criteria:
Understanding about actors and processes at the heart of the EU policy-making
Ability to produce spoken and written analyses in accordance with good academic practices as well as critically analyse the processes and actors involved in policy-making at EU level by using reasoned/well-informed arguments.Evaluation (All assignments are compulsory):
• Short (~250 words) weekly homework assignments/response to the readings (25%). Deadline: noon, the day when class takes place (i.e. Fridays, 12:00)
• Group presentation + presentation file (20%);
• Active and informed participation in class (20%);
• Final paper in the length of 2000 words (35%). Deadline: 20.02.2020
Examination topics
EU's decision-making processes and methods
Functions and mandates of EU actors
Functions and mandates of EU actors
Reading list
When applicable, a reader for the compulsory/additional readings with articles, book chapters, blogs/commentaries and/or other sources will be provided at the beginning of the course. Included are also guidelines on e.g. how to write good analytical questions, policy papers, essays, etc.
Cini, M., Perez-Solorzano Borragan, (eds.) N. (2019) ‘European Union Politics’, 6th Edition, OUP: Oxford
Costa, O., Brack, N. (2019) 'How the EU Really Works', Routledge: London
Cini, M., Perez-Solorzano Borragan, (eds.) N. (2019) ‘European Union Politics’, 6th Edition, OUP: Oxford
Costa, O., Brack, N. (2019) 'How the EU Really Works', Routledge: London
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This course will engage with the above and completion of the seminar will enable students to have a deeper understanding of the functions of the EU’s institutions/actors and the processes involved in EU policy/decision-making.