This course provides an introduction to and critical overview of the legal system of the European Union and the processes of European integration. It is intended to provide students with a deep insight into the internal structure and functioning of the EU and the integrative processes that have contributed to this. The course also considers the role of the EU as a global actor, particularly in the Asia Pacific Region. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach examining selected topics in constitutional and substantive law from a range of political, economic and social perspectives. The course will also provide students with the opportunity, where appropriate, to draw comparisons with the Australian federal system and local approaches to substantive law.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Consistent with student-centred learning, the course is directed towards achieving the following student learning outcomes:• the acquisition of a detailed knowledge of the institutional structure of the EU, the principles of European law and integration and the ability to demonstrate understanding of the development of these principles;
• the acquisition of a detailed knowledge of the EU as a global actor, the relationship of the Member States and the EU institutions and the EU’s engagement with third countries, regions and international organisations;
• the ability to critically evaluate the institutional structure of the EU; its engagement as a global actor; the nature and consequences of European law and integration; and at least one area of EU policy.
Students who fully satisfy the assessment requirements of this course will have the knowledge and skills to:
• explain the institutional structure of the EU and the nature of the relationship between the Member States and the EU institutions;
• explain succinctly the nature of the EU’s engagement with third countries, regions and international organisations;
• compare, contrast and reflect on the nature and consequences of European integration;
• critically evaluate at least one chosen area of EU policy.
Indicative Assessment
Research Strategy Report (2 500 words)Research Paper (5 000 words)
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Workload
Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course.Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3216 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4590 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9846 | 24 Jul 2017 | 31 Jul 2017 | 31 Aug 2017 | 27 Oct 2017 | In Person | N/A |