Introduction to European Union Law
1300-IEUL-KPP
The course is divided into three parts.
In the first part, we will pay attention to the creation and the development of the EU, its institutional structure and functioning, and the specific nature and sources of EU law. – 4 h.
In the second part, we will examine how EU law impacts on the lives of EU citizens as well as on companies that are established or provide services in the EU. – 3 h.
In the final part, we will tackle the problem of the creation of a common European market for the free movement of persons, goods, workers, and services . – 3 h.
Total student workload
1. Contact hours (with a lecturer) - 10 hours
2. Individual work :
- time devoted to preparation to classes: reading articles and other documents provided by the lecturer, analysing case-law and legislation, researching domestic legislation, preparing for discussion - 45 hours
3. Time necessary to prepare for assessment (evaluation) process- 45 hours
Total number of hours - 100 = 4 ECTS
Learning outcomes - knowledge
tudent :
W1: acquires knowledge on the development from a Community of 6 to a Union of 28 EU Member States
W2: acquires detailed knowledge on the functional interplay between the European Commission, the Councils, the Parliament and the Court of Justice of the EU
W3: acquires knowledge on the special features of EU law, such as W4: s supremacy over national law and its direct effect;
- understand the functioning of the main actors and policy-making processes involved in European Union
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: student analyses case-studies and is able to identify, interpret and apply legal norms;
U2: student is able to use acquired knowledge to critically analyse and present opinion concerning specific legal problems emerging from European integration;
U3: student has enhanced argumentative skills, ability to publically express opinion in English;
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1: student is prepared to work in a team, share views, lead and take part in discussion;
K2: student is able to continue self-study and deepen his/her knowledge using interdisciplinary and comparative tools, in order to improve future professional career;
Teaching methods
Methods used during the lecture:
1. Elements of a conventional lecture (presentation given by the lecturer)
2. Discussion (brainstorming, pair and group discussion, panel discussion)
3. Case-study
4. Quizes, e-learning
Expository teaching methods
- informative (conventional) lecture
- description
Exploratory teaching methods
- presentation of a paper
- project work
- classic problem-solving
Prerequisites
Students should have a basic understanding of the national and international law.
Assessment criteria
Student assessment:
Quiz (moodle) – W1, W2, W3, W4
Oral presentations – U1, K1, K3
Active participation – U2, U3, K2,
1. evaluation of the test verifying both knowledge acquired by the students and the ability to apply to the analysis, interpretation and solve practical problems (50%),
2. activity of students during lectures, manifested through the preparation, participation in discussions, self-formulate questions on the topic, the analysis of case studies, presentations etc. (40%),
3. presence at lectures throughout the course (10%).
60- 69 % - dst
70 -74 % - dst +
75-85 % - db
86- 90 % - db +
91-100 % - bdb
Practical placement
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors,
localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: