602.807 (24W) The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges
Überblick
- Lehrende/r
- LV-Titel englisch The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges
- LV-Art Vorlesung interaktiv (prüfungsimmanente LV )
- LV-Modell Blended-Learning-Lehrveranstaltung
- Online-Anteil 15%
- Semesterstunde/n 2.0
- ECTS-Anrechnungspunkte 4.0
- Anmeldungen 0
- Organisationseinheit
- Unterrichtssprache Englisch
- mögliche Sprache/n der Leistungserbringung Englisch
- LV-Beginn 18.10.2024
Zeit und Ort
LV-Beschreibung
Intendierte Lernergebnisse
The key learning objective of this lecture with compulsory attendance is to provide students with a solid understanding of the history, functioning and today's challenges of the European Union.
Lehrmethodik inkl. Einsatz von eLearning-Tools
The lecturer will present the content of the course by using a PowerPoint presentation, which will be shared with students.
At the end of each session, students participate in an interactive wrap-up quiz allowing them to reinforce the content learned. In addition, students are invited to give presentations on a voluntary basis and engage actively in discussions.
Inhalt/e
The lecture covers the following subjects:
- Major steps in the development of the EU and its institutions;
- Supporting pillars of the European legal order;
- EU’s decision-making procedures with a special focus on the ordinary legislative procedure;
- EU policies and funding programmes (e.g. Single Market, NextGenerationEU, EU Space Programme etc.);
- Nature and content of the EU budget
- The role of the State of Carinthia in the EU
- Impact of the war in Ukraine and EU sanctions imposed against Russia
- Principles of the assessment of the economy, effectiveness, efficiency, legality and regularity of EU actions;
- Career opportunities within the institutions and other bodies of the EU.
Erwartete Vorkenntnisse
There is no previous knowledge required for this course. However, a keen interest in the European project is preferable.
Literatur
For further reading (optional):
- Cini, M. and Pérez-Solórzano Borragán, N. (2022). European Union Politics. Seventh Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Kenealy, D., Hadfield, A., et al. (2022). The European Union: How does it work?. Sixth Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Prüfungsinformationen
Prüfungsmethode/n
The assessments for this course take place in the form of:
- 6 short interactive quizzes (40 credits = 40% of final grade)
- 1 final exam (60 credits = 60% of final grade)
In addition, students may earn extra credit for giving a 15-minute (group) presentation and for active participation in the class.
Prüfungsinhalt/e
Content of the lecture including the keynotes of the guest speakers.
Beurteilungskriterien/-maßstäbe
In order to pass this class, students have to
- attend at least 60% of the teaching hours and participate in at least 4 out of 6 quizzes (exceptions might apply if duly justified)
- achieve a total minimum score of 50 out of 100 credits (quizzes and final exam combined)
Beurteilungsschema
Note BenotungsschemaPosition im Curriculum
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(SKZ: 518, Version: 18W.1)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
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(SKZ: 946, Version: 23W.1)
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Fach: Open Electives
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Open Electives (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1-4. Semester empfohlen
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Open Electives (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Open Electives
(Freifach)
- Masterstudium Betriebswirtschaft
(SKZ: 918, Version: 22W.1)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
- Masterstudium Angewandte Betriebswirtschaft
(SKZ: 918, Version: 12W.4)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
- Bachelorstudium Wirtschaft und Recht
(SKZ: 519, Version: 18W.1)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
- Masterstudium Wirtschaft und Recht
(SKZ: 909, Version: 12W.4)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
- Masterstudium Wirtschaft und Recht
(SKZ: 909, Version: 22W.3)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
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(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
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Fach: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Wahlfach)
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15.1 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 1 (
0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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15.1 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 1 (
0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Wahlfach)
- Bachelorstudium International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
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Fach: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Wahlfach)
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15.2 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 2 (
0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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15.2 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 2 (
0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Wahlfach)
- Bachelorstudium International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
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Fach: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Wahlfach)
-
15.3 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 3 (
0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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15.3 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 3 (
0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Fach: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Wahlfach)
- Bachelorstudium International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
-
Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
-
Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Freie Wahlfächer
(Freifach)
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