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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Advanced European Union Law
Module Code	LG358
School	School of Law & Government
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Michael Doherty Semester 2: Michael Doherty Autumn: Michael Doherty
Module Teacher	Michael Doherty
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module builds on EU Law (LG318) by exploring further constitutional, administrative, social and economic aspects of EU law and policy. The module aims to reflect critically on the nature of EU law and the place of Europe within current debates about globalisation and the 'new world order'.The module aims to discussnewer areas of EU competence such as the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice andnew forms of law-making in the EU.The module analyses further the various social, economic and political underpinnings of EU law, focusing particularly on issues of citizenship and identityThe module introduces and analyses the role of the EU in regard to competition law and policy

Learning Outcomes

1. Appraise the reach and impact of EU law on issues of sovereignty, identity, and fundamental rights.
2. Critically assess the possible future development of the EU in areas such as foreign policy, defence, and justice and home affairs.
3. Appreciate the social, economic and political perspectives that underlie developments in EU law.
4. Appreciate the detailed requirements of EU competition law, as well as the dynamic nature of changing developments in this area.
5. Apply legal principles to factual scenarios.

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 syllabus.
Part I Constitutional and Institutional Lawï€ New Forms of Governance- From Hard to Soft LawPart II Administrative Lawï€ Enforcement of EU Lawï€ Judicial Review in the EUï€ The Area of Freedom, Security and JusticePart III Social & Economic Lawï€ Discrimination Law in the EUï€ EU Citizenshipï€ Fortress Europe- Non-EU NationalsPart IV Competition Law & Policyï€ EC Competition Law-Functions & Enforcementï€ Anti-Competive Practicesï€ Abuse of a Dominant Positionï€ State Aids & Public Goodsï€ Mergers.

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

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

Craig & de Burca,: 0, EU Law: Text, Cases and Materials, latest ed,
Chalmers, Hadjiemmanuil, Monti & Tomkins: 0, EU Law, latest ed,

Other Resources

742, Journals, 0, The Common Market Law Review; European Law Journal; European Law Review, 743, Websites, 0, www.europa.eu; http://eur-lex.europa.eu; http://curia.europa.eu,

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