Module Title:EU Aviation Policy
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In No Programmes
Teaching & Learning Strategies: A combination of methods will be used - lectures, structured class discussion, video.
Module Aim: The module will examine the impact of EU policy on both the air and surface transport sectors using data from a number of EU member states. It will also examine the changes that have taken place from a business and consumer perspective and highlight social /employment issues which have emerged in the sector over the last twenty years
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Have a knowledge of EU structures
LO2 Have a knowledge of EU legislation with respect to transport
LO3 Have the ability to assess critically EU policy with respect to competition
LO4 Assess the impact of liberalization on employment conditions in the sector
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
EU Structure
General: The Role of The EU Parliament The Role of The EU Commission The Role of EU Council of Ministers
EU Social Dialogue
EU Social Dialogue
Air Transport
The Legislative Framework Liberalisation, De-Regulation, and Privatisation - Air Transport Safety Regulation - EASA Economic Regulation Airports - Airport Charges, Ground Handling, Slots Passenger Rights
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay Two essays - 40% 1,2,3,4 40.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam End of module examination 1,2,3,4 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Per Semester 0.64
Independent Learning Time Per Semester 4.36
Total Hours 125.00
 
Discussion Note: Given approval for new version of program: CW_EEPLT_D