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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	European Union Law
Module Code	LG318
School	School of Law & Government
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Roderic O' Gorman Semester 2: Roderic O' Gorman Autumn: Roderic O' Gorman
Module Teacher	Michael Doherty
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module aims to acquaint students with the objectives and functions of the EU, with its historical and future developments, and teach students about the manner in which the objectives of the EU are pursued.Students will also learn about the nature of rights conferred by the Treaties of the European Union.The module explores the tension between the various economic, political, social and cultural facets of EU law

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the history and development of European integration
2. Describe and critically assess the constitutional basis of the EU, the function of each EU institutional body and the law making process.
3. Critically analyse the impact of EU law on national legal systems and how the systems of EU and national law interact
4. Critically assess the social, economic and political perspectives that underlie developments in EU law.
5. Identify and critically appraise the fundamental freedom of movement principles that underlie EU Law
6. Solve legal problems by reference to case law and legislation

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	3	Problem based discussion
Independent learning	50	Reading for lectures
Assignment	24	Research and write-up
Independent learning	24	Exam revision
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative topics.
Part I Constitutional and Institutional Lawâˆ’ European Integration-Constitutionalism, Sovereignty and Federalismâˆ’ Sources and Nature of European Union Law-EU Legislation & The Supremacy of EU Lawâˆ’ EU Institutionsâˆ’ Law Making in the EU-Competence, Subsidiarity and Proportionalityâˆ’ General Principles of EU Law-Fundamantal Rightsâˆ’ Sovereignty and Federalism-The Effect of EU Lawâˆ’ Judicial Relations in the EU-Article 234Part II Administrative Lawâˆ’ Accountability in the EUPart III Social & Economic Lawâˆ’ Law, Policy and Socio-economic Governanceâˆ’ Free Movement of Personsâˆ’ Free Movement of Goodsâˆ’ Free Movement of Services.

Activities.
Students will be expected (via the guidelines, links and suggested readings on Moodle) to read case law and legislation, academic articles and core texts; participate in class discussions and keep abreast of ongoing developments in this area of law..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Problem question	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List