Insights into the European Union (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

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

Objective

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

Methods of completion

Online, blended Online workshops, individual and team assignments. Skills demonstration Work experience from one of the EU institutions required The method for skills demonstration to be agreed with the Lecturer prior to the starting date of the course.

Methods of completion

Interested in the European Union? Would you like to grow your understanding of the EU and its institutions, and boost your confidence in addressing many topical issues such as climate change, diversity and inclusion, and to learn the characteristics of legal English? This relevant contemporary course provides you with more insight into EU and the career opportunities offered by the European Union institutions.

Content

- 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)

Materials

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

Teaching methods

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

Employer connections

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

Exam schedules

Graded Assignments during the online course

International connections

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

Completion alternatives

The student may request an interview with the Lecturer to prove the student has sufficient knowledge of the EU. A written testimonial signed by the employer is required to prove working experience from an EU institution. The student is to contact the Lecturer two weeks prior to the start of the course.

Student workload

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

Qualifications

This course is part of the special entity for EU Careers and does not prerequisite another course. However, the level of English required to take this course is B2-C1.