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 Areas

Home subject area

Politics, (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

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2007	09:00	10:50	Room G17, Adam Ferguson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	10:50	Central

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.