European Union
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- theories within sociology and political science on the nation-state and supranational cooperation
social developments in Europe, in particular in the EU.
Skills
understanding the structures, competencies and power distribution of the EU and EU’s role in international politics; a key theme is the tension between the nation-state and the supranational cooperation
analyzing the development and policies of the EU.
Competences
- working with relevant theories and methods for analyzing issues within the discipline of the elective course
communicating ideas and arguments in the subject area of the elective course in an appropriate written and/or spoken manner.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | European Union |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is a take-home assignment; the content of the
assignment must demonstrate that the student has achieved the
above-mentioned learning objectives. The exact content of the
assignment will be determined by the course instructor at the start
of the semester. The assignment paper must comprise a minimum of
six pages and a maximum of eight pages.
The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner. Any re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised assignment paper. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Den Europæiske Union |
| Module code | BALISE201832 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module | |
| Used in | |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Language and International Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Global Studies |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
