602.807 (24W) The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges
- Type Lecture interactive (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Blended learning course
- Online proportion 15%
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 4.0
- Registrations 0
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction Englisch
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 18.10.2024
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
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.
Teaching methodology including the use of 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.
Course content
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.
Prior knowledge expected
There is no previous knowledge required for this course. However, a keen interest in the European project is preferable.
Literature
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
Examination information
Examination methodology
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.
Examination topic(s)
Content of the lecture including the keynotes of the guest speakers.
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
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)
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor's degree programme Business Administration
(SKZ: 518, Version: 18W.1)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
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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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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
- Master's degree programme Management, Economics, and Data Science
(SKZ: 946, Version: 23W.1)
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Subject: Open Electives
(Optional subject)
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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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Subject: Open Electives
(Optional subject)
- Master's degree programme Business Administration
(SKZ: 918, Version: 22W.1)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
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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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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
- Master's degree programme Applied Business Administration
(SKZ: 918, Version: 12W.4)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
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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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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme Business and Law
(SKZ: 519, Version: 18W.1)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
-
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
-
Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
- Master's degree programme Business and Law
(SKZ: 909, Version: 12W.4)
-
Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
-
Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 602.807 The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h VI / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
- Master's degree programme Business and Law
(SKZ: 909, Version: 22W.3)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
-
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
-
Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
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Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
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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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Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
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Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
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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
-
15.2 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 2 (
0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
-
Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
-
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
-
15.3 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 3 (
0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
-
Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
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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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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts
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Wintersemester 2023/24
- 602.807 VI The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2022/23
- 602.807 VI The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2021/22
- 602.807 VI The European Union: history, functioning & current challenges (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)