EU9393: European Union Security
| School | null |
| Department Code | null |
| Module Code | EU9393 |
| External Subject Code | L241 |
| Number of Credits | 20 |
| Level | L6 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Dr Stephen Marsh |
| Semester | Autumn Semester |
| Academic Year | 2013/4 |
Outline Description of Module
The module examines the development of the European Union as a security actor within and beyond its borders.
On completion of the module a student should be able to
- Explain the evolution of the EU as a security actor
- Analyse strengths and weaknesses of the EU’s key security policies
- Assess the interplay between the EU as a security actor, national security policies and changes in the international system
How the module will be delivered
Lectures – provide orientation to subject matter
Seminars – designed to enable students to deepen understanding through subject-specific individual and collaborative tasks
Skills that will be practised and developed
Presentation skills, group-work, adaptability, synthesising significant quantities of material, understanding and explaining contending perspectives, individual research.
How the module will be assessed
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Type of assessment
|
% Contribution |
Title |
Duration |
Approx. date of Assessment |
|
Class test |
30 |
|
50 minutes |
Before end of semester |
|
Unseen Examination |
70 |
|
2 hours |
End of semester examination period |
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Test | 30 | European Union Security | N/A |
| Exam - Autumn Semester | 70 | European Union Security | 2 |
Syllabus content
- Changing context of European security for the European Union
- Development of the EU as a security actor, including move from civilian power Europe to an entity possessing limited military tools
- EU security tools and instruments
- Key EU security policies: including enlargement, strategic partnership with Russia and approaches towards the Balkans, Mediterranean and Eastern Europe.
Essential Reading and Resource List
· S. Marsh and W. Rees (2011), The European Union in the security of Europe
· E. Kirchner and J. Sperling (2007), EU security governance
· J. McCormick (2006), The European Superpower
· F. Cameron (2006), An Introduction to European Foreign Policy
· J. Vogler, R.G. Whitman, C. Bretherton (2007), The External Policies of the European Union
NB The topic can be fast-moving and requires students to use journal articles, monitor quality press and engage with materials and facilities provided by the European Documentation Centre.