Environmental Politics in Europe (U02137)

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

This course examines European environmental politics from a comparative and international perspective. Following an introduction to the debates and concepts central to understanding environmental politics in comparative perspective, the course explores key actors and dynamics shaping national environmental policy and politics in Europe. The knowledge of national differences will be the base from which to study the European Union's unique role in shaping national, transnational and international environmental policy. The final weeks will concentrate on the international nature and impact of environmental issues.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Pols 2

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Special Arrangements for Entry: A quota of 45 students, with preference given in the following order:

(1) Politics Single Honours 4th year;
(2) International Relations Single Honours 4th year;
(3) Politics Joint Honours 4th year;
(4) Politics Single Honours 3rd year;
(5) International Relations Single Honours 3rd year;
(6) Politics Joint Honours 3rd year;
(7) Other SSPS students;
(8) Non-SSPS students

Please note: because of the high numbers of students enrolled, this course will almost certainly not be able to admit students from outside the College of Humanities and Social Science.

? Costs : no

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Politics and International Relations, (School of Social and Political Science, 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
13/01/2009	10:00	10:50	Room G.02, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	10:00	10:50	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.