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Department of Political Science and International Relations
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PSIR 440 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Policymaking in the European Union
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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PSIR 440
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to understand which factors explain the establishment, shape and evolution of the political system and the policies of the EU. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | (1) Examination of theories and analytical approaches of policy making: Who are the relevant actors? How do they interact? What factors shape their preferences? How are they constrained by institutional and normative factors? (2) Application of these concepts/questions to a selection of policies. (3) Train effective presentation techniques. Therefore, parts of the course will be allocated to the student presentations. Subsequently students receive in class a longer feedback of the instructor. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses |
X
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| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction/How to make a good presentation? | Online material about presentation techniques and guideline for power point presentations |
| 2 | Policy Making in the EU: The Institutional Triangle | Michelle Cini (2005): European Union Politics, ch. 9, 10,11 |
| 3 | Theories of Policy Making | Helen Wallace, William Wallace and Marck A. Pollack (2005): Policy Making in the EU, ch. 2 |
| 4 | Analysing Executive Politics: Agenda Setting, principalagent theory, bargaing power | Simon Hix (2005): The political system of the European Union, ch. 2 |
| 5 | Analyzing Legislative Politics: Decision making procedures, norms, role of interest groups | Simon Hix (2005): The political system of the European Union, ch. 3 |
| 6 | Common Agricultural Policy | Michelle Cini (2005): European Union Politics, ch. 16 |
| 7 | Single Market | Simon Hix (2005): The political system of the European Union, ch. 6 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Economic and Monetary Union | Helen Wallace, William Wallace and Marck A. Pollack (2005): Policy Making in the EU, ch. 6 |
| 10 | Employment Policy | Helen Wallace, William Wallace and Marck A. Pollack (2005): Policy Making in the EU, ch. 11 |
| 11 | Eastern Enlargement of the EU | Helen Wallace, William Wallace and Marck A. Pollack (2005): Policy Making in the EU, ch. 16 |
| 12 | Foreign and Security Policy | Helen Wallace, William Wallace and Marck A. Pollack (2005): Policy Making in the EU, ch. 17 |
| 13 | Justice and Home Affairs | Helen Wallace, William Wallace and Marck A. Pollack (2005): Policy Making in the EU, ch. 18 |
| 14 | Europeanization and Implementation | Michelle Cini (2005): European Union Politics, ch. 21 and 22 |
| 15 | Summary of the previous sessions | |
| 16 | Review of the Semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | The literature above, power point presentations
*All course readings are available at the University Library and as open sources. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | National and international news sources, institutional web pages of the EU, academic journals |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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15
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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15
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| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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25
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| Final Exam |
1
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35
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
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65
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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35
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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2
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32
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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20
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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10
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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25
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25
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| Final Exam |
1
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35
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35
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| Total |
170
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
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| 2 | To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
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| 3 | To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship. |
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| 4 | To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research. |
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| 5 | To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically. |
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| 6 | To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing. |
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| 7 | To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics. |
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| 8 | To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
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| 9 | To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member. |
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| 10 | To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations. |
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| 11 | To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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| 12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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| 13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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