•   Knowledge of the European Union and Public Administration INT003AS2AE-3001 25.03.2024-17.05.2024  5   (CONTACT, ...) +-
    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
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    B2.2-C.1
    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
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    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.
    Further information
    Contact Lecturer Kristiina Åberg
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Course content, exercises and assignments on the following:
    The tasks and competences of the key European Union institutions (and the United Nations, TBC)
    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

    Learning material and recommended literature

    .English in administrative and legal discourse
    Contact classes including workshops and lectures (attendance required) in class /Zoom/on site at Pasila (TBC)

    Final written exam on English for international communication in the last contact lesson

    Independent Learning Assignments and presentations to be duly completed and returned according to the instructions given in the topic.

    Working life connections

    The students will gain knowledge of the current role and objectives of the EU (and other relevant international organisations) and be introduced to the career opportunities that the Eu offers (visiting Lectures).

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Written exam in the last teaching week of the semester
    Two renewals according to the Haaga-Helia regulations (on the Exam system)

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The students will gain knowledge of the EU and other international organisations and insights into the career opportunities in international organisations (the EU)

    Timing

    25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

    Learning assignments

    Written individual/team assignments and presentations to be returned by their due dates. Please check Moodle for the updated information.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2024 - 22.03.2024

    Content scheduling

    Pleased check Moodle for the updated timetable for the course assignments and the course timetable and programme.

    Groups
    • CONTACT
    • BLENDED
    • IBE4PACOM
    • EXCH
    Alternative learning methods

    An internship completed in one of the EU institutions / other international organisations or other relevant proven work experience.

    Teachers

    Kristiina Åberg

    Seats

    15 - 45

    Further information

    Assignments and presentations account for 50% of the total grade
    The final written exam accounts for 50% of the total grade (40% correct=grade1)

    Degree Programme

    INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5