Postgraduate Course: EU Constitutional Law (LAWS11151)
Course Outline
School |
School of Law |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The principal aims and objectives of the course are to consider and analyse EU constitutional law and the evolving principles underpinning its development. The course is broadly divided into two parts. The first group of seminars addresses the constitutionalisation of the EU treaties, focusing on the pivotal constitutional doctrines developed by the Court of Justice in its legal-order building capacity. In the second part of the course, elements of constitutional pluralism as they relate to the EU will be explored, looking at questions such as democracy, legitimacy, fundamental rights and citizenship.
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Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will acquire in-depth knowledge of EU constitutional law and engage with theoretical perspectives on pluralist constitutionalism more broadly. The course also aims to consolidate and deepen skills involved in legal research of Community and Union law acquired through undergraduate studies, including access to and use of Internet resources; to build on and develop skills of critical analysis and legal problem-solving; and to develop oral and written expression via seminar participation and essay preparation. |
Assessment Information
One Essay |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Robert Lane
Tel: (0131 6)50 2039
Email: Robert.Lane@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Lene Mccool
Tel: (0131 6)50 2022
Email: lene.mccool@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2010 6:15 am
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