EU Constitutional Law (P02623)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LAW-P-P02623

The principal aims and objectives of the course are to consider and analyse EU constitutional law and the evolving principles underpinning its development. The course is broadly divided into two parts. The first group of seminars addresses the constitutionalisation of the EU treaties, focusing on the pivotal constitutional doctrines developed by the Court of Justice in its legal-order building capacity. In the second part of the course, elements of constitutional pluralism as they relate to the EU will be explored, looking at questions such as democracy, legitimacy, fundamental rights and citizenship.

? Keywords : EU / constitution / competence / legitimacy / pluralism / judicial doctrines

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Study of European Union Law at undergraduate level

? Co-requisites : None

? Prohibited combinations : None

? Costs : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? 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
13/01/2009	11:10	13:00	Moot Court Room, Old College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will acquire in-depth knowledge of EU constitutional law and engage with theoretical perspectives on pluralist constitutionalism more broadly. The course also aims to consolidate and deepen skills involved in legal research of Community and Union law acquired through undergraduate studies, including access to and use of Internet resources; to build on and develop skills of critical analysis and legal problem-solving; and to develop oral and written expression via seminar participation and essay preparation.