Basic Knowledge of the European Union
Code: 43001 ECTS Credits: 15| Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4313791 European Integration | OB | 0 | 1 |
Contact
- Name:
- José María de Dios Marcer
- Email:
- JosepMaria.DeDIos@uab.cat
Use of Languages
- Principal working language:
- spanish (spa)
Teachers
- Jordi Bacaria Colom
- Antoni Durà Guimerà
- Gregori Garzón Clariana
- Montserrat Pi Llorens
- Marta Isern
- Ana Mar Fernández Pasarín
- Cristina Blasi Casagran
External teachers
- mirentxu jordana
Prerequisites
the requirements are the same that are mandatory to study the mater's degree
Objectives and Contextualisation
The objective of this module is to achieve a previous homogeneisation of the general knowledge of the european integration process, and about the aspects and elements that characterize the EU. By this module the students will obtain the basic and essential knowledge that will be the basis for their access and success to the modules of specialisation. This module is a reflection of one of the fundamental values of the master: the interdisciplinarity. For this reason this subject is considered as a mandatory module for all students.
Competences
- Analyse, synthesise, organise and plan projects and assignments related to the area of study.
- Continue the learning process, to a large extent autonomously
- Seek out information in the scientific literature using appropriate channels, and use this information to formulate and contextualise a research topic.
- Solve problems in new or little-known situations within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the field of study.
- Understand how EU legal and political measures are adopted, and how to interpret and apply them.
- Understand how the different EU policies are drawn up and how they interrelate.
- Understand the workings of EU institutions in order to work and collaborate with them.
- Work in multidisciplinary teams.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse, synthesise, organise and plan projects and assignments related to the area of study.
- Continue the learning process, to a large extent autonomously
- Critically analyse EU strategies for conceiving and developing its policies.
- Identify the different ways in which European institutions function and are organised.
- Identify the importance of legal measures for solving problems arising in case studies.
- Interpret the degree of participation of the different political, social and economic actors in the implementation of EU policies.
- Qualitatively assess the capacities for action of European institutions.
- Recognise the potential of the different legal measures adopted by EU institutions.
- Seek out information in the scientific literature using appropriate channels, and use this information to formulate and contextualise a research topic.
- Solve problems in new or little-known situations within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the field of study.
- Work in multidisciplinary teams.
Content
1.- Geografía, Historia, objetivos y valores:
Fechas: 1, 5 y 6 de octubre
Horario: 16-19:00 horas. Sesiones on line
Docencia: Dr. Antoni Durà/Dra. Mirentxu Jordana
2.- Evolución de la UE: de una cooperación esencialmente económica al desarrollo de políticas comunes:
Fechas: 7 y 8 de octubre
Horario: 16-19 horas. Sesiones on line
Docencia: Dr. Jordi Bacaria
VIERNES 9 DE OCTUBRE SESION PRESENCIAL PARA DUDAS Y DEBATE
16:00-17:00 Dr. Antoni Durà
17:00-18:00 Dr. Jordi Bacaria
3.- Instituciones de la UE: La Comisión, el consejo y el Parlamento Europeo
Fechas: 13, 14 y 15 de octubre
Horario: 16-19 horas. Sesiones on line
Docencia: Dr. Gregorio Garzón
4.- La dimensión exterior de la UE: La alta representación de la Unión Europea para Asuntos Exteriores y el Servicio Europeo de Acción Exterior
Fechas: 19 y 20 de octubre
Horario: 16-19 horas. Sesiones on line
Docencia: Sra. Marta Isern
5.- Equilibrio institucional. La toma de decisiones en la UE:
Fechas: 21 y 22 de octubre
Horario: 16-19 horas. Sesiones on line
Docencia: Dra. Montserrat Pi
VIERNES 23 DE OCTUBRE SESION PRESENCIAL PARA DUDAS Y DEBATE
16:00-17:00 Dr. Gregorio Garzón
17:00-18:00 Sra. Marta Isern
18:00-19:00 Dra. Montserrat Pi
6.- Funciones de control: Control judicial, control político y control económico
Fechas: 26, 27 y 28 de octubre
Horario: 16-19 horas. Sesiones on line
Docencia: Dra. Cristina Blasi i Dr. Jordi Bacaria
7.- El Banco Central Europeo
Fechas: 29 de octubre
Horario: 16-19 horas. Sesiones on line
Docencia: Dr. Jordi Bacaria
PRIMERA EVALUACION 30 DE OCTUBRE DE 16:00 A 19:00 HORAS (TEMAS 1 a 5)
8.- Comités y agencias:
Fechas: 2 de noviembre
Horario: 16-19 horas. Sesiones on line
Docencia: Dra. Cristina Blasi
9.- Relaciones entre los diferentes niveles en la UE:
Fechas: 3 de noviembre
Horario: 16-19 horas. Sesión on line
Docencia: Dra. Ana Mar Fernández Pasarín
10.- Ordenamiento jurídico:
Fechas: 4 y 9 de noviembre
Horario: 16-19 horas. Sesiones on line
Docencia: Dra. Montserrat Pi
VIERNES 6 DE NOVIEMBRE SESION PRESENCIAL PARA DUDAS Y DEBATE
16:00-17:00 Dra. Cristina Blasi
17:00-18:00 Dr. Jordi Bacaria
MARTES 10 DE NOVIEMBRE SESION PRESENCIAL PARA DUDAS Y DEBATE
16:00-17:00 Dra. Ana Mar Fernández Pasarín
17:00-18:00 Dra. Montserrat Pi
SEGUNDA EVALUACIÓN 13 DE NOVIEMBRE 16:00 A 19:00 HORAS (temas 6 a 10)
EVALUACIONES:
Primera: Desarrollo escrito de preguntas con reflexión personal
Segunda: Examen tipo test y desarrollo escrito de dos preguntas con reflexión personal
Methodology
The teaching of the subject will be mixed: the master classes will be virtual and the seminars / classroom practices or doubt sessions will be face-to-face and will also be offered in streaming.
The teaching methodology and the evaluation may undergo some modification depending on the restrictions to the attendance that the health authorities may impose
This module offers an introductory approach to the Europea Union. For this reason it will be developped bascally by theoretical courses but at the same time autonomous work will be required to the students. This module will be supplemented by specific seminars and conferences. Students will recive also personalized tutoring hours
Activities
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| teaching | 75 | 3 | 3, 4, 6, 10, 2, 8, 11, 7 |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| conferences and seminars | 30 | 1.2 | 3, 4, 2, 7 |
| readings and debates | 29 | 1.16 | 3, 1, 9, 10, 2, 11, 7 |
| search and reading of european union materials and documents | 15 | 0.6 | 9, 5, 2, 8 |
| tutorials | 30 | 1.2 | 4, 10, 8, 7 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| personal work | 190 | 7.6 | 3, 9, 4, 5, 6, 10, 2, 8, 7 |
Assessment
The assessement of tis module will be made from two different evaluations that will be carried out at different dates.
A first written exam will take place at the end of the five first modules of the program, and will consist on a written exam with personal reflection developing the subjects explained up to that date. This test will have a value of 45% of the final grade of the subject.
A second evaluation will correspond to a test and to a wirtten exam (2 questions), with personal reflection, that will be conducted on the other topics of the program, with a value of another 45% of the final grade
The remaining 10% of the final grade will correspond to the class attendance, which is mandatory at least in 80% of the sessions, including seminars and conferences.
Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance to regular courses | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3, 1, 9, 4, 5, 6, 10, 2, 8, 11, 7 |
| exam with personal reflection | 45 | 3 | 0.12 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 2, 8, 7 |
| test and exam with personal reflection | 45 | 3 | 0.12 | 3, 4, 2, 7 |
Bibliography
Each professor responsable of each module will suggest the most important literature for the speciality. To follow this courses is very important to read this bibliography. Other doctrinal sources for following the module are specified in the program ("continguts" "content").