Knowledge of the European Union and Public Administration - Opinto-opas

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

B2.2-C.1

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

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

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

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.

Contact Lecturer Kristiina Åberg

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

.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.

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).

Pasila Campus

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

English

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

25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

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

02.01.2024 - 22.03.2024

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

CONTACT
BLENDED
IBE4PACOM
EXCH

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

Kristiina Åberg

15 - 45

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

INTBBA International Business

0.00 cr

H-5