Knowledge of the European Union and Public AdministrationLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, the student

• knows and understands the structure and competences of global organisations eg the European Union and the United
Nations institutions,
• has a good command of the terminology pertaining to the European Union and the United Nations organisations
• knows how to communicate effectively and appropriately in the European Union or United Nations related contexts, eg
seminars, meetings and negotiations
• develops confidence in addressing EU and UN related issues professionally,
• is introduced to some key characteristics and requirements of English legal text, and knows how to use typical legal
expressions in English

Contents

Course content, exercises and assignments on the following:
The tasks and competences of the key European Union institutions and the United Nations
Addressing key EU, UN and global issues eg climate change, diversity and inclusion, Brexit and trade
EU and UN terminology and related concepts Introduction to legal English

Starting level and linkage with other courses

B2.2-C.1

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Contact blended course with classes, workshops, individual and team assignments, and a written exam at the end of the course
RPL to be agreed with the Lecturer prior to the starting date of the course.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student knows the EU and UN institutions' functions and structure and the related terminology on a satisfactory level and is able to produce functional professional communications in speaking and in writing in the EU context

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student knows the EU and UN institutions' functions and structure and the related terminology on a good level and is able to produce good, functional professional communications in speaking and in writing in the EU and UN context

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student knows the EU and UN institutions' functions and structure and the related terminology in an excellent manner and is able to produce excellent professional communications in speaking and in writing in the EU and UN context.

Learning materials

Course material provided by the Lecturer

Further information

Contact Lecturer Kristiina Åberg