Environmental Politics in Europe (U02137)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-ENV-PO

This course examines environmental politics and policies in Europe, with particular emphasis on the European Union (EU). Following an introduction to key concepts and different approaches for understanding environmental politics, the course explores key actors (including parties, NGOs, government officials, business) and dynamics shaping national environmental policy and politics. The knowledge of national differences will be the base from which to study the EU's unique role in shaping national and international environmental policy.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Pols 2

? Costs : no

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Politics, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	12:10	13:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus 1 hour seminar.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

This course seeks to:
- promote an understanding of the key debates and concepts surrounding environmental politics in Europe;
- raise awareness of the key features of European environmental politics on the domestic, EU and international level;
- enable students to assess and apply contending approaches to understanding environmental politics;
- encourage students to come to an informed view about current issues and developments in European environmental policy and politics.