Policy Analysis in Europe

Brief description

History, institutions, and legislative procedures in the European Union, in particular contents of the most important policy areas, as well as links between political science and economic approaches in relation to issues of the European Union.

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Weidenfeld, W. / Wessels, W. (Hrsg.) (2009): Europa von A bis Z. Taschenbuch der europäischen Integration, 11. Aufl., Berlin: Nomos Hegmann, H. / Neumärker, B. (Hrsg.) (2002): Die Europäische Union aus politökonomischer Perspektive, Marburg: Metropolis (BEWU)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, group work, presentations, discussions.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment, group assignment

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Completion of the modules “Global Studies – Fundamentals” and “Global Studies – an Institutional Framework

Infos

Degree programme

European Economy & Business Management (Bachelor)

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

2.00

Language of instruction

German

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2023

Semester

3 WS

Incoming

No

Learning outcome

After successful completion of this course, the students can:

  • combine theories from political science and economics
  • identify and examine problems from an interdisciplinary perspective
  • interpret scientific texts and derive and evaluate central statements
  • research and evaluate empirical facts
  • develop and evaluate scientific arguments
  • prepare scientific seminar papers.
The learning outcomes of this course contribute mainly to the following (international) programme learning outcomes:
LG: 2 / LO 2.1.

Course code

0389-20-01-VZ-DE-29