Political Change: Pol of Euroscepticism (L2055)
Political Change: The Politics of Euroscepticism
Module L2055
Module details for 2024/25.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The module looks at the way in which political change has meant that European integration has become increasingly politicised through the growth of Euroscepticism. Taking a comparative approach, the module looks across Europe to consider trends and variations. The module considers how Euroscepticism plays out in domestic politics of European states, looking at public opinion on European integration, the party politics of Euroscepticism as well as the effects of Euroscepticism on policy and politics, including the case of Brexit.
Module learning outcomes
Be able to account for the changing politics of Euroscepticism in European states
Develop an argument based on academic sources in an organised and structured way
Critically evaluate and use appropriate theories or approaches to the study of politics to account for the politics of Euroscepticism
Demonstrate the analytical skills required to carry out independent and original research related to the politics of Euroscepticism
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (4000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 9 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Paul Taggart
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Dr Hannah Richter
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