Undergraduate Course: International Cooperation in Europe and Beyond (PLIT08006)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course explores how and why states interact at the regional and international level. The course considers theoretical perspectives on both international relations and international political economy, before considering in detail the European Union, the World Trade Organisation and the United Nations. |
| Course description |
This course explores how and why states interact at the regional and international level with, and within, international organisations. The course examines organisations with specialized functions such as the WTO as well as those with a broader (EU) or even universal scope (UN). It considers theoretical perspectives from both international relations and international political economy to help us understand the politics and policies of these institutions. The study of these institutions is used to explore wider concepts of politics, including power, sovereignty, legitimacy, and globalisation. The course is team-taught through a combination of lectures and tutorials, with different PIR staff members teaching on their areas of expertise.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should usually have at least 1 introductory level Politics course at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2019/20, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 450 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 19,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 9,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
166 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
10 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Essay - 1500-200 words - 40%,
Exam 2 hours, 2 questions - 50%, Exam is a must pass component.
Tutorial Participation - 10% |
| Feedback |
Coursework will be returned with written feedback within 15 working days of submission. General and individual exam feedback will also be provided. Students will receive feedback prior to writing their final exam, namely an assessment of the 2,000-word essay they submit mid-way through the semester. Students may also submit a draft essay plan to tutors for formative feedback. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | International Cooperation in Europe and Beyond | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop conceptual knowledge of key dynamics and concepts, including sovereignty, legitimacy, power, and globalisation.
- Evaluate specific European and international institutions.
- Apply specific theories to practical developments in international politics.
- Develop a critical understanding of how and why states interact with, and within international institutions, and what the effects of these interactions are.
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Reading List
- Kenealy, D., Peterson, J. and Corbett, R. (2018) (eds.) The European Union: How Does It Work? 5th edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Ravenhill, J. (2017) (ed.) Global Political Economy 5th edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Weiss, T.G. and Daws, S. (eds.) (2007) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
Plus one hour tutorial. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Patrick Theiner
Tel:
Email: patrick.theiner@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Colin Arthur
Tel: (01316)51 3162
Email: carthur@ed.ac.uk |
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