RGU: RGU Module: EU Public Policy (BSM600)

Module Title
EU Public Policy

Keywords
EU Policy Processes: EU Policy Management

Reference

BSM600

SCQF Level

SCQF 11

SCQF Points

ECTS Points

7.5

Created

October 2002

Approved

November 2006

Amended

May 2006

Revision No.

Prerequisites for Module

EC Law and Institutions - PAM131

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

To develop understanding of the policy processes of the EU and of the ways in which interested organisations can manage their relationship with it.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1.	Discuss the ways in which the EU impacts upon interests in civil society, and the ways in which such interests can draw benefit from the EU.
2.	Discuss and evaluate the roles of the key actors and institutions in the EU policy process, and the relationships between them.
3.	Analyse the models and mechanisms of European integration.
4.	Evaluate the content and dynamics of topical major EU policy competencies.

Indicative Module Content

Overview of policy-making, policy actors and their roles, the decision making process, models of integration, interest representation, current issues in European Integration, and major policy and topical areas.

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours	Full Time	Part Time	Distance Learning
Lectures	13	13	0
Tutorials/Seminars	26	26	4
Assessment	2	2	2
Directed Study
	51	51	94
Private Study
Private Study	58	58	50

Mode of Delivery

Taught mode: The course will be delivered by means of lectures (including guest lectures from practitioners), seminars and group work. Topics from current issues in European integration shall be drawn from interactive use with current materials ranging from internet sources, current affairs outlets, and those available to the module leader from engagement with policy practice.
Virtual Learning Mode: Virtual campus notes; group discussions; weekly activities; directed reading/research; case studies

Assessment Plan

	Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1	2,3,4
Component 2	1,2,3,4

Questions and Answers

Essay

Indicative Bibliography

1.	COWLES, M.G. and DINAN, D., ed, 2004. Developments in the European Union Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
2.	GREENWOOD, J., 2003. Interest Representation in the European Union Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
3.	HIX, S., 2005. The Political System of the European Union. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
4.	RICHARDSON, J., ed, 2005. European Union: Power and Policy Making. 3rd ed, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
5.	ROSAMOND, B., 2000. Theories of European Integration. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
6.	WALLACE, H., WALLACE, W. and POLLACK, M., 2005. Policy- Making in the European Union. 5th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.