EUT114: European Political Economy
| School | null |
| Department Code | null |
| Module Code | EUT114 |
| External Subject Code | L200 |
| Number of Credits | 15 |
| Level | L7 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Dr Jonathan Kirkup |
| Semester | Spring Semester |
| Academic Year | 2013/4 |
Outline Description of Module
The module aims to provide an opportunity to develop knowledge, understanding, analytical skills and research skills in the main issues of contemporary European Political Economy, within the context of European economic and political integration. Political economy in this context means the politics of economic decision-making.
On completion of the module a student should be able to
On completion of the module a student should be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main theoretical approaches to the study of contemporary European Political Economy
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main processes of economic policy determination in the European Union and in its four largest member states
demonstrate evaluation and analytical skills in particular sectors of European policy determination
How the module will be delivered
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Teaching is by weekly three-hour lectures or seminars; learning is by seminars and independent learning and research, including seminar preparation, seminar presentation, active participation in seminar tasks, essay preparation and exam preparation. |
How the module will be assessed
Formative assessment is by seminar-based discussion of structured seminar presentation. Summative assessment is by one 3,000 word essay on a subject to be determined in consultation with the module convenor.
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assessment | 100 | Coursework | N/A |
Syllabus content
The course covers two separate but closely related sets of issues. In the first part of the course, we begin by considering the various conceptual and theoretical approaches to the study of political economy. In the second part, the main theme is the relationship of state and market in the development of the economy of the European Union, particularly with reference to the contemporary British, French, German and Italian experience.
Essential Reading and Resource List
Key Texts:
Berger, S and Dore, R. (eds.), National Diversity and Global Capitalism
Caporaso, J.A. and Levine, D.P., Theories of Political Economy
Crouch, C and Streek, W. (eds.), The Political Economy of Modern Capitalism: mapping convergence and diversity
Harrison, D., The organisation of Europe: developing a continental market order
Levitt, M., and Lord, C., The Political Economy of Monetary Union
Pelkmans, J., European Integration: Methods and Economic Analysis
Stubbs, R. and Underhill, G. (eds.), Political Economy and the Changing Global Order
Thompson, G. (ed.), Governing the European Economy
Tsoukalis, L., The New European Economy Re-visited (latest edition)