• Code: IBU8HO001
• Extent: 5 ECTS (135 h)
• Timing: Semester 4-7
• Language: English
• Level: professional studies
• Type: free-choice

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of using IT tools and networks.

Learning outcomes

The students

• become aware of the problematics in connection with the European integration and of the eventual means to cope with them
• know how to work in study groups
• are capable of communicating using the networks
• know how to process the information found on the Internet.

Course contents

• Introductory lesson
• Working in study groups
• Final report

This course develops and deepens the EU knowledge of students. An introductory lesson at the beginning of the course aims at making the students familiar with their working environment, the final report topics and the group members. The topics the students are expected to work on consist of a wide range of EU related issues, e.g. economic integration in Europe, labour markets, economic growth and investments, industrial structures and trade.

Teaching and learning methods

Working in study groups, consultations using networks

Teacher with the main responsibilty for the course

Anneli Riktig, Pasila

Course materials

Jørgen Drud Hansen. 2001. European Integration, An Economic Perspective. Prentice Hall.
Ali M. El-Agraa (Ed.). 2007. The European Union, Economies and Policies. Cambridge University Press.
Internet material.

Assesment criteria

Examination 60 %
Final report and discussions 40 %