Australia and Europe in Global Governance (11892.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Flexible On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Law School | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
The unit will provide a critical overview of the legal system of the European Union and its engagement as a global actor in trade and development, and common foreign and security policy. This unit will also examine and compare regulatory approaches of Australia and the EU to key global issues, and their engagement as global actors in multilateral governance. The unit will provide students with practical and theoretical skills and knowledge needed to critically analyse, communicate and apply their disciplinary knowledge, preparing them for professional practice in the field of multilateralism, global law and international relations.
1. Explain and analyse the institutional structure of the EU, the principles of EU law and its engagement as a global actor;
2. Critically evaluate approaches to identified global governance issues, in particular trade and sustainable development; migration and gender; and multilateral governance and health;
3. Apply comparative analytical frameworks to issues of global governance; and
4. Plan, design and execute a research project that identifies, critically examines and communicates a chosen area of EU law/policy and its relevance for Australia and global governance.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Explain and analyse the institutional structure of the EU, the principles of EU law and its engagement as a global actor;
2. Critically evaluate approaches to identified global governance issues, in particular trade and sustainable development; migration and gender; and multilateral governance and health;
3. Apply comparative analytical frameworks to issues of global governance; and
4. Plan, design and execute a research project that identifies, critically examines and communicates a chosen area of EU law/policy and its relevance for Australia and global governance.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Summer Semester | 27 November 2023 | Flexible | Dr Ivana Damjanovic |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Summer Semester | 25 November 2024 | Flexible | Dr Ivana Damjanovic |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Summer Semester | 25 November 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Ivana Damjanovic |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
All readings will be provided through the Reading list on Canvas. Students should also refer to other learning materials, policy papers and articles posted through Canvas.
Participation requirements
Students are strongly encouraged to attend workshops as this will assist their learning and assignment preparation.
Required IT skills
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
