Law School Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | LAW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION I | ||
Code | LAW313 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof PM Dougan Law M.Dougan@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce the constitutional and institutional law of the European Union; To develop an understanding of EU legislative procedures; the nature and limits of Union competence; and the system of judicial review governing Union acts; To explore the application of EU law within national legal systems; To encourage you to think critically about the integration process, e.g., the democratic character of EU decision-making processes and the effectiveness of the system of judicial protection against Union acts. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate a developed understanding of the constitutional and institutional law of the European Union. |
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(LO2) Understand, critique, and apply the Union legal method. |
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(LO3) Handle Union legal materials effectively, including case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, EU Treaties and Union legislation. |
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(LO4) Apply specialist knowledge to consider contemporary issues in the field of study. |
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(LO5) Think critically about the evolving process of EU integration. |
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(LO6) Think critically about the evolving process of less EU integration |
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(S1) Working in groups and teams - Negotiation skills |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S4) Research skills - Awareness of /commitment to academic integrity |
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(S5) Time and project management - Project planning |
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(S6) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S7) Skills in using technology - Using common applications (work processing, databases, spreadsheets etc.) |
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(S8) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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(S9) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills |
Syllabus |
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Outline syllabus: Institutional Architecture of the EU:historical development and basic structure of the European Union from thefounding EEC Treaty to present; composition and functions of main Union institutions; inter-institutional balance in the adoption of legislative measures, and in their implementation; Union Competences: general scheme of Union competences; general principles of Union law (especially respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms); annulment of Union acts via Article 263 TFEU and Article 267 TFEU; EU Law in the National Legal Systems:direct effect; supremacy; effective judicial protection (especially the Francovich right to reparation); preliminary references from national courts to the Court of Justice of the European Union. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Teaching Method 3 - Other |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
6 |
3 |
33 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 117 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 3000 Words | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Other Staff Teaching on this Module |
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Dr J Organ | Law | James.Organ@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr F Cengiz | Law | Firat.Cengiz@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr N Vogiatzis | Law | N.Vogiatzis@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr T Horsley | Law | Thomas.Horsley@liverpool.ac.uk |
Mr D Irakiza | Commercial Services | D.Irakiza2@liverpool.ac.uk |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Co-requisite modules: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Additional Programme Information |