EVS192 Political parties and their relationship towards the EU

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavlína Janebová (lecturer)
Mgr. Magda Komínková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Vít Hloušek, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Mon 17:00–18:30 P22
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of the course EVS192 Political parties and their relationship towards the EU is to familiarise students with the relationships of the political parties in the member states of the European Union towards European integration and its partial aspects, both at national and supranational level. Attention is also paid to the political groups in the European Parliament as well as Political parties at European level.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course, students are able to: Describe the relation between cleavages at national and supranational level Identify basic aspects of the Europeanisation of political parties Understand the concept of Euroscepticism, assess its various manifestations and identify aspects of Euroscepticism in the behaviour of political actors. Describe the organisation and functioning of political parties on the supranational level, both within and outside the European Parliament
Syllabus
  • 1) Introduction to political parties 2) Europeanisation of political parties 3) Positive approaches towards the EU 4) Positive approaches to the EU at national level 5) Party Euroscepticism 6) Euroscepticism at national level I. 7) Euroscepticism at national level II. 8) Supra-national level 9) Eurosceptic Political groups in the EP 10) The "Grand Coalition" in the EP 11) Contemporary issues and challenges
Literature
    required literature
  • BRESSANELLI, Edoardo. Europarties after enlargement : organization, ideology and competition. 1st pub. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan, 2014, xi, 206. ISBN 9781137348852. info
  • LECONTE, Cécile. Understanding euroscepticism. 1st ed. Houndmills, Balsingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010, xi, 307. ISBN 9780230228078. info
  • Opposing Europe? : the comparative party politics of Euroscepticism. Edited by Aleks Szczerbiak - Paul A. Taggart. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008, x, 285. ISBN 9780199258352. info
  • Opposing Europe? : the comparative party politics of Euroscepticism. Edited by Aleks Szczerbiak - Paul A. Taggart. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008, xi, 403. ISBN 9780199258307. info
  • LORD, Christopher and Simon HIX. Political parties in the European union. 1st pub. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1997, xv, 240. ISBN 0312172923. info
Teaching methods
The course is primarily lecture-based. Active participation of students is encouraged through discussions and group presentations. In-semester assessment tasks (essays, fictional party programs) are assigned.
Assessment methods
Assessment is based on oral exam (50%), group project (20%), individual essay (20%) and overall activity during lectures (10% of total points).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2017, recent)
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