•   Insights into the European Union INT007AS2AE-3001 24.03.2025-16.05.2025  5   (AVOINAMK, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    Upon successful completion of the course, the student

    - knows and understands the roles, structure and competences of the European Union institutions

    - has a good command of the terminology pertaining to the European Union

    - knows how to communicate effectively, confidently and appropriately when participating in the European Union level discourse (EU related events, meetings and communications)

    - has a broad understanding of the career opportunities offered at EU level

    - is introduced to some key characteristics and requirements of English legal EU related text
    Contents
    - The European Union Institutions, their roles and main duties
    - The European Union policies (CFSP, CAP, The Green deal)
    - The European Union legislative process
    - Addressing global issues, eg climate change, diversity and inclusion, UK and EU trade relations
    - Key EU terminology and related concepts
    - Introduction to legal English
    - EU career opportunities (EPSO)
    Assessment criteria
    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 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 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 context.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student knows the EU 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 context.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Online classes including team assignments, lectures and exercises
    Independent study of the course materials on Moodle
    Graded Learning Assignments to be returned by the due dates

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Course material provided by the Lecturer and to accessed on the Moodle page for the course.
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    Working life connections

    Guest speakers representing the EU institutions directly or indirectly or speakers with experience on working for or with the EU institutions.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Graded Assignments during the online course

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The course provides key insights into the international work and collaboration the EU exercises.

    Timing

    24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

    Learning assignments

    Graded Learning Assignments (written and spoken) to be returned by their due dates on Moodle

    Enrollment

    01.01.2024 - 01.01.2024

    Content scheduling

    The online course including weekly online classes takes one 8-week period, in Spring or Autumn

    Groups
    • AVOINAMK
    • BLENDED
    • ONLINE
    Teachers

    Kristiina Åberg

    Seats

    15 - 60

    Further information

    Graded Learning Assignments total 100 points

    Degree Programme

    AVO Avoin ammattikorkeakoulu

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5