•   Knowledge of the European Union and Public Administration INT003AS2AE-3002 24.03.2025-16.05.2025  5   (BLENDED, ...) +-
    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

    Contact lessons and workshops at Pasila, active participation
    Independent study of the course material
    Assignments to be returned by their due dates

    Learning material and recommended literature

    The course material on the European Union and exercises provided by the Lecturer and to be found on Moodle

    Working life connections

    The students will acquire knowledge of the career opportunities and recruitment process to seek employment in the EU.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Written individual exam in the last teaching week of the period
    Two renewal opportunities in compliance with the Haaga-Helia regulations

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The students acquire knowledge of the EU and career opportunities.
    Visiting lecturer representing / with experience on an international EU-related career.

    Timing

    24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

    Learning assignments

    Assignments to be returned (written assignments / presentations in teams of students and / or individually Please see Moodle for further details.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

    Content scheduling

    Teaching and workshops start in the first teaching week of the period. Please see Moodle for further details.

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

    Work experience (eg an internship) in one of the EU institutions
    Credit transfer from a previous course on the same topic

    Teachers

    Kristiina Åberg

    Seats

    15 - 30

    Further information

    Assignments 50% of the total course grade
    Written exam 50% of the total grade (40% correct = grade 1)

    Degree Programme

    INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    2.50 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5