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 166-017 West European Politics

Note

Formerly available as 166-212/312. Students who have completed 166-212/312 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

2nd and 3rd year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Philomena Murray

Prerequisites

Usually 25 points of first year Politics. Students with only 12.5 points in Politics may apply to the second/third year coordinator.

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Contact

Usually two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

The subject introduces students to the study of the politics and society of selected West European countries. The examination of Great Britain, France, Italy and Germany consists of gaining an understanding of the political culture, political institutions, parties and special features of Germany, Great Britain, France and Italy. It examines the complex case of Northern Ireland and the prospects for peace. The subject takes as a theme the issue of the changing nation state in the European Union context and examines the changing notions of national politics in this context. The subject concludes with a brief overview of developments in European politics, into the 21st century.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words.

Prescribed Texts

A subject reader will be available.

  • M Donald Hancock et al (eds), Politics in Western Europe.


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