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POIR8320 – Europe and the World

2024 – Session 1, Online-flexible

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Francesco Stolfi
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MIntRel or MSecStrategicStud or MCrim or MIntell or MCyberSecAnalysis or MCTerrorism or MPPP or MPASR or GradCertPP or PGDipIntRel or GradDipIntRel or MIntPubDip.
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit is for students interested in Europe and the European Union (EU). The unit incorporates historical background, theoretical perspectives on integration, analysis of member states and institutions, and examination of issues and themes such as EU enlargement, the ‘Euro Crisis’, the refugee/migrant crisis, energy and environmental challenges, Brexit, European and national identities, and relations with external actors, including Russia and the USA. Reading, thinking and scholarly engagement are required. At Masters (MIR) level, a high standard of research, analysis, referencing, organization and presentation is expected. The unit aims to enhance these skills and enable a critical understanding of Europe and the EU in the world. There are opportunities for more intensive inquiry in topics selected by students themselves.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Demonstrate advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Europe, the EU, and its member states
  • ULO2: apply developed capacities for research and analysis
  • ULO3: apply enhanced verbal presentation and debating skills
  • ULO4: demonstrate special expertise in selected essay and presentation topics

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty 

 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of‚ 0 (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. 

 

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
End of semester test 30% No 28/05/24
Participation 10% No Weekly
Research Essay 40% No 05/05/24; 23:59PM
Essay #1 1500 words 20% No 07/04/24

End of semester test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 31 hours
Due: 28/05/24
Weighting: 30%

 

Online end of semester test covering key concepts and topics.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Europe, the EU, and its member states
  • apply developed capacities for research and analysis
  • demonstrate special expertise in selected essay and presentation topics

Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 19.5 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%

 

Weekly participation

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Europe, the EU, and its member states
  • apply developed capacities for research and analysis
  • apply enhanced verbal presentation and debating skills
  • demonstrate special expertise in selected essay and presentation topics

Research Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: 05/05/24; 23:59PM
Weighting: 40%

 

Research Essay 3000 words

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Europe, the EU, and its member states
  • apply developed capacities for research and analysis
  • demonstrate special expertise in selected essay and presentation topics

Essay #1 1500 words

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20.5 hours
Due: 07/04/24
Weighting: 20%

 

short essay for external students - this is equivalent to the presentation for internal students (20%); topic selected from prescribed range of options

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Europe, the EU, and its member states
  • apply developed capacities for research and analysis
  • demonstrate special expertise in selected essay and presentation topics

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

 

Classes

Weekly classes involve a 1.5 hour lecture and a 1.5 hour seminar.

Reading

There are a range of journal articles and chapters that are required reading. These will be listed on iLearn and available via Leganto.

 

Technology used and required

All enrolled students have access to the POIR88320 website via iLearn. iLearn will provide access to lectures (powerpoint presentations for download and recordings through the University's Echo lecture recording facility) as well as readings, links and forum discussions. Regular access to iLearn is required in order to complete the unit.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.


Unit information based on version 2024.03 of the Handbook