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| Indicative Content |
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The foundation and development of the European Union
An outline of the historical background, economic and political reasons which led to the establishment of the Union and the subsequent stages in its development up to the present day.
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Integration - Theories and Perspectives
Theories of integration which can be utilised to explain the development of the EU. The waves of European Union integration - past, present and future. The accession process and enlargement - challenges and opportunities for business.
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The legal framework of the European Union.
Understanding European integration through a review of the main Treaties, from the Treaty of Paris to the Treaty of Lisbon. Drafting a new Treaty, intergovernmental conferences and member state ratification.
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The Institutions
An introduction to the institutions of the EU as a system of governance. The Parliament, Commission, The Council of Ministers, the European Council; their composition, functions, powers and relationships with each other and member states.
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Law Making - the decision-making process in the EU.
Decision making in the European Union. Intergovernmental and supranational influences. Voting in the institutions. Lobbying in the European Union.
Legal instruments - regulations, directives and decisions. The role of the Court of Justice and other courts.
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Bruce Carolan, EU Law for Students in Ireland, 2nd Ed., Gill & Macmillan Ltd [ISBN: 9780717146031]
- Gabriele Suder 2011, Doing Business in Europe, 2nd Ed., Sage London [ISBN: 9780857020840]
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- John McCormick., Understanding the European Union, 4th Ed., Basingstoke; Palgrave Macmillan [ISBN: 9780230298825]
- Daniel Kenealy, John Peterson, Richard Corbett 2012, The European Union: How does it work?, 4th Ed., Oxford University Press [ISBN: 9780199685370]
- John Peterson (Editor), Michael Shackleton (Editor) 2012, The Institutions of the European Union, 3rd Ed., Oxford University Press, USA [ISBN: 9780199574989]
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- Website: European UnionEuropean Union Web Portal
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