Contemporary issues in European Politics

This module examines major policy challenges facing European countries. The overall objective is to enable students to discuss and understand the interconnectedness of these issues as well as how they might be addressed. The module is organised around a set of four, four-hour seminars that will allow an in-depth study of a particular issue and equip students with the tools to analyse the nature of the policy challenges facing European decision-makers. Assessment is done by virtue of continuous assessment in the form of class participation (15% based on a mixture of attendance, demonstration of knowledge of the readings, and general contribution to the learning environment) and a 3500-4000 word policy report (85%).