Introduction to the European Union (LW0022)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LAW-1-LW0022

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the institutions, politics and policies of the European Union, through a study of the political and economic dimensions of European integration. The course is divided into two main parts. The first term explores political theories of integration, the original intentions of the architects of the EC Treaties and the political and legal institutions involved in policymaking. The second term explores economic theories of integration, traces economic integration in practice, and examines the main policy areas which come under EU competence (shared or exclusive). Key debates on attempts both to widen and to deepen the Union are explored in the final term.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Non-LLB students only

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2006	10:00	10:50	Lecture Theatre 183, Old College	Central	Lectures are on Mondays at 12.10, and Wednsedays and Thursdays at 10.00