European Environmental Policy (PO0078)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : SPS-P-PEEP

This course examines environmental policies and politics in Europe, with
particular emphasis on the European Union (EU) and international
agreements. Following an introduction to different analytical
approaches for understanding environmental policy, the course explores
key actors and dynamics shaping national environmental policy and
politics. The knowledge of national differences will be the base from
which to study the EU's unique role in shaping national and
international environmental policy. The final weeks will concentrate on
international agreements and current debates.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate (School of Social and Political Studies), (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

This course seeks to:
. promote an understanding of the key features of European
environmental policy and politics;
. enable students to assess and apply contending approaches to
understanding environmental policy and politics;
. encourage students to come to an informed view about current
issues surrounding European and international environmental policy and
policymaking.