Course: Introduction to the EU 2

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Course title Introduction to the EU 2
Course code KPE/UEU2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Marošková Tereza, Mgr.
  • Zapletalová Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hrušková Tereza, Mgr.
  • Kabele Adam, Mgr.
Course content
CONTENT 1 WEEK: INTRODUCTION 2 WEEK: DECISION-MAKING PROCESS AND LEGISLATION 1 Seminar: Organization and articulation of interests 3 WEEK: DECISION-MAKING PROCES AND LEGISLATION 2 Seminar: Organization and articulation of interests 4 WEEK: EUROPEAN LEGISLATION AND COURTS 1 Seminar: Economic integration and EMU 5 WEEK: EUROPEAN LEGISLATION AND COURTS 2 Seminar: EU Policies 6 WEEK: BUDGET Seminar: Court of Auditors 7 WEEK: CAP Seminar: EU Policies 8 WEEK: EU EXTERNAL DIMENSION 1 Seminar: EU Policies 9 WEEK: EU EXTERNAL DIMENSION 2 Seminar: USA-EU relations 10 WEEK: JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS 1 Seminar: Immigration Policy 11 WEEK: JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS 2 Seminar: European identity question 12 WEEK: JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS 3 Seminar: European identity question

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
Two-semester course Introduction into European Union 1,2 is designed for the first year students of the DPES. The course is conceived as a base for further study of European integration issues. The course acquaints the students with the development of integration process and functioning of European Union. For better understanding the course is divided into three major thematic sections: The first deals with the history of European integration and the treaties, the second deals with the institutional structure of the EU and its functioning, the last one focuses on European policies.
The aim of the course is give solid understanding of the developmnets of the integration process and functioning of EU. Students are able to understand and orientate themselves in main integration issues, know the institutional structures, decion-making processes and procedures.
Prerequisites
Two-semester course Introduction into European Union 1,2 is designed for the first year students of the DPES. The course is conceived as a base for further study of European integration issues. The course acquaints the students with the development of integration process and functioning of European Union. Successfull accomplishment of the Introduction into EU 1 is a condition for enrolment into the Introduction into EU 2 course.
KPE/UEU1

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Credit Course Unit is awarded based on following requirements: knowledge of basic and additional literature and seminar readings, active participation in seminars (maximum of two absences is tolerated), presentation, written test
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Politics and European Studies (2015) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer