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OLET2125: Understanding Europe
2025 unit information
This unit introduces you to contemporary Europe and the European Union, covering the formation and development of the EU as well as current events, problems and challenges facing Europe and the EU more broadly in a changing global environment.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | European Studies |
| Credit points | 2 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. define fundamental aspects of the history and institutional structure of the European Union
- LO2. identify and explain significant concepts relating to the functioning of the EU
- LO3. demonstrate how historical and institutional factors influence key issues in contemporary Europe
- LO4. compare and contrast the impact of European integration on different member states and policy areas
- LO5. critically evaluate different viewpoints on the history and contemporary situation in Europe and justify your own argument.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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