EVS436 Lisbon treaty step by step

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Markéta Pitrová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Markéta Pitrová, 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
Wed 1. 4. to Sun 17. 5. Wed 17:00–20:15 U34
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Předmět bude realizován blokově, jako podvečerní soustředění v druhé polovině semestru. Studenti budou samostatně zpracovávat témata charakteristická pro Lisabonskou smlouvu a integrační posun. Následně budou témata prezentována a diskutována. Předpokládá se aktivní práce s textem Lisabonské smlouvy - vlastní text, kam možno zanášet poznámky, je výhodou.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields 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
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course fills considerable gap in previous course offer. It is aimed at explanation of the process of the treaty’s origination and at its practical analysis. Subsequently, the treaty will be analyzed step by step. The basis of the course is critical reading of the treaty including its annexes. The course will be built on the consolidated version of the treaty.
Syllabus
  • Course Structure: 1. Introduction, Structure of the Treaty: Treaty on EU, Preamble, Principles 2. Institutions 3. Enhanced Cooperation, External Action and CFSP 4. Structure of the Treaty: Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Preamble, Principles 5. Categories and Areas of EU Competences, Policies and Actions 6. Justice and Home Affairs: Asylum, Immigration, Cooperation, Police 7. Economic and Monetary Policy 8. Institutions and Financial Provisions 9. External Action and Development Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid, Solidarity Clause 10. Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU: Position and Content 11. General Provisions, Declarations and Protocols – Opt Out Clauses For up-to-date structure follow the electronic outline in the Information system of the MU.
Literature
    required literature
  • PÍTROVÁ, Lenka. Když se řekne Lisabonská smlouva-- : perspektiva fungování Evropské unie podle nového smluvního rámce. Online. Vyd. 1. Praha: Odbor informovaní o evropských záležitostech, Úřad vlády České republiky, 2008. 156 s. ISBN 9788087041482. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
  • Lisabonská smlouva : konsolidovaný text Smlouvy o Evropské unii a Smlouvy o fungování Evropské unie ve znění Lisabonské smlouvy.. Online. Edited by Alexandr Vondra. [Praha]: Odbor pro informování o evropských záležitostech Úřadu vlády České republiky, 2008. 508 s. ISBN 9788087041383. [citováno 2024-04-23] URL info
Teaching methods
The course’s prevalent form is class discussion. The key instrument is guided discussion and team work. Successful course completion requires active participation in the seminars. The course is equipped with electronic multiple choice tests which will serve as a feedback between particular thematic blocks.
Assessment methods
The course is finished by the written exam. The credits will be recognized after the presentation of the chosen topic, passing the session and the final tests.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2013, Spring 2014.
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