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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

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

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.

Intro

Interested in the European Union and other global organisations? Would you like to grow your understanding of the EU and UN institutions, and boost your confidence in addressing many topical issues such as climate change, diversity and inclusion, Brexit and trade, and to learn the characteristics of legal English? This relevant contemporary content enables you to communicate confidently and appropriately in demanding corporate and administrative contexts.

Materials

.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.

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

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).

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)

Internationality

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

Completion alternatives

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

Learning assignments

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

Assessment methods

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