Foreign and security policy of the European union (5cr)

Objective

After the course the student
- is able to apply the key theories and concepts within the field
- analyze critically the current events
Understands
- the value-basis and aims of the policy
- the historical and recent developments of the policy instrument
- its place in the structure of the Treaties
Knows
- the main legislation and executive rules and decisions
- basic jurisprudence related to the theme.
- the basic judicial cases

The course prepares student for European union institutional and diplomatic work from the legal point of view..

Teaching is research based, so the student will acquire also insight to the research based legal analysis.

Content

1. Theories of Foreign Policy and International Relations
2. Historical development of the EU policy and institutions
3. Related organizations and their policies
4. Treaty and the main instruments
5. Case law related
6. Topical issues

Qualifications

Basic EU course (EU I in Lapland uni) or equivalent.

Materials

Pre-reading and exam material to be delivered in Moodle 2 weeks before the course.

Execution methods

- lectures (10 h)
- independent work

Accomplishment methods

Coursework:
- pre-reading
- participation to the lectures (10 hours)
- a case study report (3 pages)

Exam
- book exam (material delivered in Moodle), dates agreed during the lectures.