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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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Archived VersionThe Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study has been formulated as a dynamic online publication in order to provide the most up to date information possible. Master versions of the Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study incorporating all changes to date are archived twice a year on 1 September and within the first three University working days prior to the start of Semester 2 in January. Please note that some of the data recorded about this course has been amended since the last master version was archived. That version should be consulted to determine the changes made. Political Theory and European Integration (U02826)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-POPTEI Building on knowledge and skills gained from previous studies in political theory and in the EU, the course will examine normative theoretical issues and debates in European integration, such as the democratic deficit, the political legitimacy of the EU, citizenship and identity or identities, political community and constitutionalism. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : Visiting students must have prior study in Politics. As a general guide we usually require students to have completed three Politics courses at grade B or above. Admission to honours courses is limited and there can be strong competition for places. Subject AreasHome subject areaPolitics, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 3rd year ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks First Class Information
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? Additional Class Information : TBA Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should have developed their skills in research, communication, task management, debate, analysis, critique, the evaluation of theoretical and empirical claims, the capacity to compose coherent arguments, the exercise of judgement after reflection, the understanding of core propositions in political theory, be familiar with key texts and scholarship in the field, be able to identify normative questions arising from European integration, be able to draw accurately and fruitfully on a variety of disciplinary approaches and models in understanding politics in the EU.
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Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Gillian MacDonald Course Organiser Dr Lynn Dobson School Website : http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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